While the landscape in this corner of Oaxaca is more desert than lush jungle, the bungalows cling to the sides of the steep mountains around town. The semi-arid landscape of Oaxaca is particularly beautiful where it meets the coast. The beautiful golden beaches and lagoons full of wildlife are what draw people from all over the world to Oaxaca.

Offshore are turtles as this is an important global sea turtle nesting area, as well as dolphins and whales. There is diving, snorkeling, sport-fishing and some of North America’s best surfing swells. This is a place where you can be in direct touch with the nature and her elements.

This private yacht tour is the perfect way to reserve a boat all your own for your friends or family. Board your yacht and set out to experience some of the bays located on the Oaxacan coast, in the southern part of the Sierra Madre, between the Coyula and Copalita rivers. Each bay offers up beautiful beaches with crystal-clear waters ideal for snorkeling, swimming or simply relaxing on the sand.

You are provided an expert bilingual, local guide who will tell you the most relevant information about these incredible bays, their flora, fauna and geographical details.

All snorkeling equipment is provided (fins, visor, vest) plus enjoy beverages that are also included.

Sign up today for this water adventure and prepare to enjoy some time on the water around Huatulco.

Release the stress of your everyday life and find balance and relaxation in a therapeutic spa bath, or temazcal.

Copalita Waterfalls is an amazingly scenic nature landscape near Huatulco Bays. Take the road that leads to San Miguel del Puerto where the off-road path heads to San Miguel del Puerto for an amazing adventure through rivers, hills, over bridges, and through mountains. The journey begins in the low forest and gradually ascends to the tropical forest also known as an evergreen jungle where the coffee plantations are.

The climate of these two ecosystems is vastly different. In the low forest the trees lose their leaves during the dry season and the temperature is hot and humid. The evergreen forest in the backdrop of La Sierra Madre is always green and exuberant and is almost always cooler than the low jungle.

Discover the Copalita Waterfalls after a walk through the jungle where you are accompanied by the sound of birds and surrounded by lush vegetation, colorful flowers and the occasional butterfly of which a great diversity of these calls this place home. As you approach the falls you will soon hear the relaxing sound of the water falling to the natural pools below.

The Copalita River feeds the stream which then runs through the jungle forming waterfalls. There are more than thirty waterfalls, one of them of twenty meters high. The water is cool most of the time as it comes from the high streams of La Sierra which is more than 2000 meters high. The clear, blue water forming natural pools is deep enough to dive from the rocks above.

The most beautiful and colorful of the different waterfalls is ‘El Chorro’, which has a free fall of 25 meters and ‘La Grande’, which falls from 20 meters. Such height makes these sites ideal for the practice of rock descent. You can also discover the pools that form at the bottom where you can swim and cool off.

This is an exciting, active and adventurous option in Mexico, if you are a thrill-seeker, this is the tour for you!

Discover authentic Mexico with its unique ways on this fascinating Customs and Traditions tour of local villages in the Tangolunda countryside of Huatulco. Here you will see the traditional lifestyle and admire the crafts of local artisans.

After leaving the pier, your professional guide will take you to see spectacular panoramic views of the Tangolunda countryside and learn the rich history of the area. You’ll stop at La Crucesita, a small local village, where you can stroll through the charming main plaza and shop in the handicraft market and silver shops. Here, you’ll find Oaxaca’s famous woven rugs and black pottery, as well its carved wooden figures. The zócalo (main square) offers a wonderful ambiance with its shade trees, benches, and sunny walkways.

Stop at the Mezcal house to learn about this traditional drink, and sample other local culinary delights such as mole, chocolate, and quesillo. Before heading back to the pier, you will also visit a loom to see local artisans weaving traditional cloths.