Huatulco is truly one of the most beautiful areas on the Mexican Pacific Coast . It stretches from east to west along 18 miles of coastline and encompasses nine pristine bays, Conejos, Tangolunda, Chahue, Santa Cruz , Maguey, Organo, Cacaluta, Chachacual and San Agustin. So far, three major bays have been developed: Tangolunda, Santa Cruz , and Chahue.

Tangolunda Bay is home to luxury hotels (Camino Real Zaashila and Quinta Real being the best), two commercial centers, restaurants, and an 18-hole golf course.

Chahue Bay is the newest development. There are several restaurants with more under construction.

Santa Cruz Bay was originally a small fishing village. Upscale and palapa style restaurants line the beach. Santa Cruz also has several small shopping areas and the marina where you can rent a boat and visit other bays and beaches. You will also find the Playa La Entrega beach on this bay. The beaches here are excellent for swimming. La Entrega has a great coral reef just offshore for easy snorkeling.

The most eastern bay is Conejos Bay. It is not yet developed, and it is protected by steep cliffs. You will find there a small restaurant where you can enjoy simple fresh seafood, and a cold beer. You can walk across the short ridge and snorkel on Playa Maguey. There is a beautiful coral reef and there are rock formations. This small bay is lined with restaurants and palapas.

Oregano, Cacaluta (with high sand dunes), and Chachacual bays are undeveloped, accessed only by boat or hiking. According to the development plan, much of this area will remain in its natural state.

San Augustin is the most western bay. It can be accessed only by boat or dirt road. It is well worth the time to visit the remote fishing village here and Playa Coyote for a spectacular sunset. Its many reefs make it ideal for diving.

The surrounding vegetation ranges from low, deciduous forest to gallery forest and mangrove swamps that provide refuge for skunks, raccoons and armadillos as well as herons, pelicans and falcons, particularly during the rainy season. The resort covers 35 km by 7 km area of spectacular landscape that allows you to enjoy the nature, particularly in the virtually unspoiled beaches of Chachacual, Cacaluta, El Organo and Conejos.