La Gradera Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Tangolunda Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Tangolunda Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa María Huatulco. Discover the entertainment venues in this relaxing area or seek out its snorkelling spots.
Playa Santa Cruz
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Santa Cruz during your trip to Santa María Huatulco? Wander the beautiful beaches in this romantic area.
El Zócalo
Explore the great outdoors at El Zócalo, a lovely green space in Santa María Huatulco. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
La Bocana Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, La Bocana Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa María Huatulco. Discover the entertainment venues in this relaxing area or seek out its snorkelling spots.
Las Parotas Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Santa María Huatulco at Las Parotas Golf Club. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Playa Arrocito
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Arrocito during your trip to Arrocito?
Activities
Coastal Bays Boat Tour with Hotel Transportation
Huatulco: Scenic Viewpoints and Sectors City Tour
La Bocana Whitewater Rafting Experience: Low Difficulty
Heavenly Beaches Tour with hotel transportation
Our pick of the best La Gradera Hotel Deals
Las Brisas Huatulco – All Inclusive
Beautiful room and view. Lots of options for dining and beach options. Go early to secure a beach chair and ensure you reserve restaurants.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Camino Real Zaashila Huatulco
Beautiful property on the edge of the ocean- big surf and stunning! Not great for swimming or snorkeling but absolutely stunning.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Coral Blue Huatulco All Inclusive
The hotel has 2 beaches but only one is swimmable. That beach has a lot of rock in the water so the swimming area is very small. Restaurant was so busy on gala night we couldn’t find a table and they ran out of plates and cutlery, I ate my dinner with a dessert spoon. They ran out of wine every single ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Beautiful place, it’s perfect we would go back in a heartbeat
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
We had an excellent stay at Dreams. The staff were very friendly and went out of their way to be helpful. Our room was super clean and had lovely flowers on the bed each day. So many pools and yummy restaurants. So many fun activities and wonderful tours you can book.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Binniguenda Huatulco & Beach Club
Overall a great hotel, close to town, lots of restaurants and shopping close by. Rooms were very clean and quiet, easy access to the beach club. Staff were all very helpful and friendly, only minor quibble was lack of restaurants on the property and food at the buffet was average at best.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Gradera
Las Palmas
While Las Palmas isn't home to many top sights, Parador Turistico Shluuna and Hagia Sofia Botanical Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
Santa Mar’a Huatulco Centro
While Santa Mar’a Huatulco Centro may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Parador Turistico Shluuna and Hagia Sofia Botanical Garden.
Crucecita
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Crucecita. You might want to make time for a stop at El Zócalo or Mercado Tres de Mayo.
Santa Cruz
If you're spending some time in Santa Cruz, Playa Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Arrecife
While Arrecife isn't home to many top sights, Chahue Beach and El Zócalo are some notable places to visit nearby.
Sector R
When in Sector R, you can plan a visit to Chahue Beach and El Zócalo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
