Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz Hotel Deals
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
Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG
It's a prime spot for anything you want to do from the Bay tours or the waterfall tour. Staff is super friendly and accommodating. I will definitely be coming back!
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hotel Castillo Huatulco & Beach Club
We stay at this hotel when we visit Hualuco. The economic value for this place is great, very clean and simple. If if you’re looking for a place to stay with a good breakfast and I’ll let you decide because everybody else has different taste for lunch and dinner. This is a great place to stay.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda
Stayed for two weeks in February 26. Very nice facilty. Clean rooms and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
La Playa Suites
Pros: Ocean front & Location 10/10 Rooms are big and balcony is big. Cons: Biggest issue water pressure TERRIBLE. Rooms are dated bathroom tiny. RECOMMENDATIONS to hotel. Add a mirror outside of the bathroom. Especially for women who need to get ready while husband is inside the bathroom.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel Santa Cruz Huatulco
This was what we needed. A clean bed at night after a day of exploring all the great local beaches and restaurants. The staff was accommodating and the hotel cats made the place feel homey.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz
Sector R
When in Sector R, you can plan a visit to Chahue Beach and El Zócalo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Las Palmas
If you're spending some time in Las Palmas, La Entrega Beach and Santa Cruz Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Chahue
While visiting Chahue, you might make a stop by sights like Chahue Beach and Santa Cruz Bay.
Arrecife
While Arrecife isn't home to many top sights, Chahue Beach and El Zócalo are some notable places to visit nearby.
Sector L
Sector L might not have many top sights, but Chahue Beach and El Zócalo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
