 Huatulco
is one of Mexico's most laid back and relaxed resorts.
Currently in its early stages, development is proceeding
under a carefully balanced master plan. In fact, Huatulco
is the hemisphere's first "eco-tourism" resort.
The majority of the area's 52,000 acres are to be held
as ecological reserves. Strict building codes dictate
hotel architectural styles. Buildings are limited to
six stories in height.Of the nine bays targeted for
development, today only three are "tourist ready."
Tangolunda is the most developed of the bays, with six
ultra-modern resorts (including the largest Club Med
in the western hemisphere). An 18-hole golf course,
a shopping area, several restaurants, and five lovely
beaches round out the attractions. This is the grandest
of Huatulco's bays and most suited to upscale visitors.
Chahue (CHAH-way), the bay next to Tangolunda is the
area's largest. A marina is under construction that
will soon receive cruise ships. There are currently
no hotels open on this beach; however, about a mile
inland is the city of Crucecita (population 7,000) with
several tourist class restaurants, a disco, a good municipal
market, a charming four star hotel, and an attractive
main square. The bay of Santa Cruz and the city of Santa
Cruz Huatulco were the area's principal settlement when
development began in the early 1980's. Here are two
very pretty central plazas, each surrounded by shops
restaurants and bars. These plazas face a marina, from
which cruises of the area's nine bays depart. A short
distance away is Playa Santa Cruz, a popular beach for
sunbathing and watersports. At present Huatulco's sightseeing,
dining and nightlife are just emerging. For now, the
resort offers deluxe seclusion, excellent swimming,
water sports and a 18-hole golf course.
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