Curator’s statement
Huatulco is an amazing destination for families! Beaches, stunning waterfalls, incredible culture, delicious food, ultra-safe locale and a wide range of amenities for young and young at heart! A diverse region allows for pool relaxation one day, a boat or hike to the different bays with secluded, pristine beaches another day. Or take a short car ride to the most gorgeous waterfalls where you can cool down or even hike in behind. Barcelo Huatulco offers a great base from which to explore the surrounding areas. It has a great array of activities, amenities, restaurant selections as well as spa and fitness facilities for the kids and adults to enjoy! There are also opportunities to create positive social impact by getting involved in a local not-for-profit who support local schools in and around the area. This area has it all and is a great pick for all, including families with young kids!
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Huatulco's beaches and coves to explore
Bays - 9 beautiful beaches and coves to explore. These stretch along 26 kilometers of jagged coastline, including 36 white sandy beaches.
Marina - Vibrant, busy, full of action. Options for dining, shopping and gazing at cruise ships.
Positive Impact - Opportunities to impact the community by becoming involved in the Bacanda Foundation, which supports local schools in and around Huatulco and Oaxaca.
La Crucecita - Great market square to take in the local market, peruse shops, grab a drink or a bite and watch local performances.
Fishing - Head out on the water with a local fishing guide, reel in some marlin, sailfish and mahi mahi
Coffee and Mezcal Plantations - Take a tour, learn about the history and cultivation practices in the region and best of all, sample the wares!
Gastronomy - Mexican food and drink is undoubtedly delicious and Huatulco has an amazing variety for all tastes and budgets!
Environmentalism - Huatulco has been awarded the Green Globe Certification and is the only region in Mexico to receive this prestigious award (Green Globe is the worldwide benchmarking and certification system for the travel and tourism industry across the triple bottom line of economic, social and environmental management).
Barcelo Resort: A haven of luxury, accessibility and family fun
Barcelo resort
Uber clean, great dining and amenities (spa/fitness/mini golf/tennis/watersports). Great waterpark and playground area for the kids, relatively small for great accessibility for young ones and people with mobility concerns.
Diverse delights of La Crucecita: from bays to bazaars
Boat or hike to any of the 9 bahias (bays) for pristine white sand beaches.
Fishing for marlin, sailfish and mahi mahi.
Coffee plantation or mezcal tours.
Volunteering with local not-for-profit social and environmental societies.
Head to the multitude of beautiful and refreshing waterfalls in the surrounding mountainside.
Savor the variety of local food and drink.
Walk around the marina to take in the vibrant scene.
Do some shopping at the shops and market around the square in La Crucecita
Places to eat & drink
Terra Cota- Great patio facing the square in La Crucecita to watch the world go by while sipping on handcrafted cocktails and homemade bites from scratch.
Terraza Del Mar- Sea to table freshness, most delicious of dinners.
Aroma- Finest of fine dining with an amazing menu full of flavor.
Restaurante Uno- If you are craving a little Korean or Japanese flair, this is your spot!
Rustico- If you are needing a change from tacos and are craving some Italian wares, check this place out!
Marea- Authentic Mexican cuisine with flare, artistry and absolute deliciousness.
Otto- Another great local authentic Mexican cuisine option with a great selection of incredible Latin delectables.
Forno- Incredible woodfired pizza need I say more? A great selection of other Italian samplings to tantalize your tastebuds as well!
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This itinerary is part of our ongoing series on travel to Oaxaca. Looking for more travel inspiration? Check out Fora Advisor Gabriela Cervantes' guide, 4 Days at Xcaret: The Ultimate All-Inclusive Experience.