Santa Cruz Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Tangolunda Beach

Tangolunda Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Tangolunda Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa María Huatulco. Discover the entertainment venues in this romantic area or seek out its snorkelling spots.

Tangolunda Beach

Playa Santa Cruz

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Santa Cruz during your trip to Santa María Huatulco? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Playa Santa Cruz

La Bocana Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, La Bocana Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa María Huatulco. Discover the entertainment venues in this relaxing area or seek out its snorkelling spots.

La Bocana Beach

Playa Arrocito

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Arrocito during your trip to Arrocito?

Playa Arrocito

El Zócalo

Explore the great outdoors at El Zócalo, a lovely green space in Santa María Huatulco. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.

El Zócalo

Las Parotas Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Santa María Huatulco at Las Parotas Golf Club. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Las Parotas Golf Club

Activities

The Goddess of the Sea

Full Day Tour of the Bays of Huatulco

AU$54
per adult
Full Day Tour of the Bays of Huatulco
From Puerto Escondido: Huatulco 7 Bays Tour

From Puerto Escondido: Huatulco 7 Bays Tour

AU$128
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Puerto Escondido: Huatulco 7 Bays Tour
Sunset at Punta Cometa

Sunset at Punta Cometa with hotel transportation

AU$47
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Sunset at Punta Cometa with hotel transportation
Huatulco: Magical Waterfalls Tour

Huatulco: Magical Waterfalls Tour

AU$162
per adult
Huatulco: Magical Waterfalls Tour
Bioluminescence & liberation of sea turtles

Bioluminescence & liberation of sea turtles from Huatulco.

AU$99
per traveller
Bioluminescence & liberation of sea turtles from Huatulco.
José Cuervo Tequila Day Experience from Guadalajara

José Cuervo Tequila Day Experience from Guadalajara

AU$166
per adult
José Cuervo Tequila Day Experience from Guadalajara
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Our pick of the best Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

Binniguenda Huatulco & Beach Club
Binniguenda Huatulco & Beach Club
4 out of 5
Blvd. Santa Cruz No. 201, Sector E, Santa María Huatulco, OAX
The price is AU$323 per night from 14 July to 15 July
AU$323
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santa María Huatulco. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and a free beach shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (774 reviews)
awesome
"amazing place, delicious food great service"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Binniguenda Huatulco & Beach Club
Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG
Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG
3.5 out of 5
Blvd. Benito Juarez 604, Sector A, Santa María Huatulco, OAX
The price is AU$126 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$126
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa María Huatulco. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Awesome staff. Friendly. A/C was amazing. Pool is small but refreshing"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG
Hotel Castillo Huatulco & Beach Club
Hotel Castillo Huatulco & Beach Club
3.5 out of 5
Boulevard Santa Cruz 303, Sector A, Santa María Huatulco, OAX
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa María Huatulco. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (693 reviews)
"The room was very clean, service was great, food was good. The beach club was very good with a pool and great lunch availability. The ocean at the beach club is not swimmable due to permanent red flags for rip tide. We had a great time."

Reviewed on 24 May 2025

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Hotel Castillo Huatulco & Beach Club
Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda
Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda
4 out of 5
Lote 3A, Manzana 22, Sector A, Desarrollo Turistico Bahías de Huatulco, Santa María Huatulco, OAX
The price is AU$474 per night from 14 July to 15 July
AU$474
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santa María Huatulco. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and a beach locale. Popular attractions La Entrega Beach and Chahue ...
9/10 Wonderful! (54 reviews)
Amamos Nirú
"Nirú sobrepasó mis expectativas. Había leído reviews del resort antes que tenían opiniones desfavorables de la comida y por poco no reservo en Nirú. La comida del restaurant del hotel—el Bi Nisa—es muy buena. Es una mezcla de proteínas a la carta con buffet de acompañamientos. La calidad es mucho ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda
Yuu-lee Casa Bendita Huatulco
Yuu-lee Casa Bendita Huatulco
2.5 out of 5
Calle Mitla 302, Esq. Pochutla, Sector A, Santa María Huatulco, OAX
The price is AU$122 per night from 14 July to 15 July
AU$122
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa María Huatulco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions La Entrega Beach and Chahue ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (61 reviews)
"The friendliest staff ever. Love them."

Reviewed on 3 Feb. 2025

Yuu-lee Casa Bendita Huatulco
Hotel Santa Cruz Huatulco
Hotel Santa Cruz Huatulco
3 out of 5
Boulevard Santa Cruz 203, Santa María Huatulco, OAX
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Santa María Huatulco. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Chahue Beach ...
7.8/10 Good! (391 reviews)
"I am pro-eco friendly hotels. But when you have to request shampoo and toilet paper the first 3 days of our staying, and nobody shows they care to cover our needs, is not ok. We ended up buying our own Shampoo, toilet paper and toiletries. We travel light with 1 backpack and we trust that the Hotel ..."

Reviewed on 21 May 2025

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Hotel Santa Cruz Huatulco
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz

Chahue Beach showing a garden

Chahue

While visiting Chahue, you might make a stop by sights like Chahue Beach and Santa Cruz Bay.

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Sector R

When in Sector R, you can plan a visit to Chahue Beach and Playa Santa Cruz, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sector R
La Entrega Beach which includes hiking or walking and tropical scenes as well as a small group of people

Las Palmas

If you're spending some time in Las Palmas, La Entrega Beach and Santa Cruz Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Las Palmas
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Arrecife

While Arrecife isn't home to many top sights, Chahue Beach and Playa Santa Cruz are some notable places to visit nearby.

Arrecife
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Sector L

Sector L might not have many top sights, but Chahue Beach and Playa Santa Cruz are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Sector L
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Crucecita

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Crucecita. You might want to make time for a stop at Mercado Tres de Mayo or El Zócalo.

Crucecita

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