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HUATULCO BAYS; OAXACA
Las Bahías de Huatulco, a jewel in the crown of the Mexican Pacific Coast, is the ideal destination for visitors looking for that special place that combines authentic Oaxacan hospitality, the colors and sounds of art and regional folklore, a unique and protected nature , endless sunny beaches, a wide variety of activities and experiences, as well as the comfort of excellent facilities and hotel services, - all this complemented by the warmth and kindness of the locals.
The Huatulco Bays, or simply Huatulco, are located on the South Pacific Coast of Mexico, and is the most important beach destination in the State of Oaxaca. This Center Integrally Planned by Fonatur, stands out for its 9 spectacular bays and 36 beautiful beaches of golden sand, most of them virgin, and only accessible by sea.
HUATULCO, is a tourist development that since 1985 has been growing over the years, with only a population of 20,000 inhabitants; belonging to the municipality of SANTA MARIA HUATULCO.
With just 34 kms of coastline, there is tourism development and there are 36 beaches and 9 bays (rabbits, tangolunda, chahue, santa cruz, organo, maguey, cacaluta, chachacual, san agustin).
Being part of the State of Oaxaca, the millenary history and culture of this one is reflected in Huatulco in crafts, folklore, happy holidays and celebrations, and especially in the delicious Oaxacan and coastal gastronomy. In Huatulco, the protection of the environment and sustainable development is the mission of all.
Thanks to this joint effort, Huatulco is the first tourist destination in the American continent that has obtained EarthCheck International Certification as a Sustainable Tourism Community since 2005.
Rediscovered in the 70s by the Federal Government and later chosen to be the heart of an Integrally Planned Tourism Development, which would bring economic development, jobs, schools, health services and others, so necessary in this corner of the State of Oaxaca. Huatulco took its first steps as a new tourist destination in the late 80's.