Huatulco has an amazing 36 sand beaches of every conceivable description, from medium surfable waves to small ankle-slapper waves. How about a restaurant on the beach? Or how about a great family beach for the kids to safely swim and play? Or are you looking for a more secluded beach to enjoy nature at its best? Whatever you are looking for, you will find it here in Huatulco.
Below you will see that I have gathered the names of the 45 beaches in the Santa Maria Huatulco area of Oaxaca, Mexico. (There are at least another 10 beaches with no public names.) I have sorted the beach based on the location from west to east.
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Check out the beaches below to view and find out more.
| This is a smaller beach with clean white sand and strong waves. This is not recommended for swimming. |      |
Playa San Agustin is a must visit during your stay along the Oaxaca coast. This stunning out-of-the-way beach is considered the most beautiful of all the 9 bays of Huatulco. Whether you arrive by land or sea, Bahia San Agustin will leave you with a feeling of pure bliss and relaxation. Read more about San Agustin…
La Bocana is a 15 minute drive east of Santa Cruz and is best known for it’s great surfing. Surfers discovered this region and began competing here in 2003, increasing it’s popularity amongst the surfing community. Read more about La Bocana…
Playa Arrocito is located just before Tangolunda Bay in the resort town of Huatulco. Only 300 foot long, this great little playa was named as a result of the sand that looks like small grains of rice. Its name comes from that feature. The sand is very different from other beaches of Huatulco, it is a little thicker with small shell fragments mixed with rocks. Although not a large beach, is a favorite in Huatulco and is surrounded by luxury hotels, villas, single family homes and condos with spectacular ocean views. Read more about Playa Arrocito…
La Bocana is a 15 minute drive east of Santa Cruz and is best known for it’s great surfing. Surfers discovered this region and began competing here in 2003, increasing it’s popularity amongst the surfing community. Read more about La Bocana…
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