Full Day Tour of the Bays of Huatulco
Description
What really makes this tour unique is the opportunity to explore the 7 bays of Huatulco in a single experience, each with unforgettable scenery and moments. You will sail through iconic places like La Entrega, famous for its crystal clear waters, and the spectacular Bufadero. Inside Huatulco National Park, you can spot dolphins, turtles and, in season, majestic whales. Enjoy a guided snorkel on the unspoilt beach of Chachacual, ideal for discovering marine life with experts. The tour combines nature and culture with local stories such as the legend of India, and culminates with a unique gastronomic touch: the famous pineapple filled with seafood in Maguey and the visit to the iconic stone face in The Organ. ⏱️ Guaranteed punctual return to the dock, for cruise passengers.
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Itinerary
The bay of Santa Cruz was the most important port in New Spain at the beginning of the 16th century. We will tell the legend of the Holy Cross and how the English and Dutch pirates appropriated the place for almost 2 centuries.
It is a historic beach where in 1831 after being betrayed in Acapulco, the president of the Mexican republic, General Vicente Guerrero was handed over to the military loyal to the authors of the coup and taken near the city of Oaxaca to be tried and shot. This beach is also known for its crystal clear waters and for its coral reef.
Entering the waters of the Huatulco National Park we will see one of the largest blowholes in the world known as the "Bufadero" where we will have time to take photos or videos. In the national park it is forbidden to build in concrete, nothing but "palapas or cabins" with exceptional permission. All the next 4 bays that we will see are within the limits of the national park.
The first two bays that we will see within the national park are the "Organo" and the "Maguey". The virgin bay of the "Organ" is famous for an incredible stone face that nature made herself named "La Cara Mizteca" The bay of "Maguey" has its name from the green color of its waters, similar to the leaves of the cactus of the same name, with which we distil Tequila and Mezcal. On the way we will pass without stopping and on the way back we will stop for 2 hours to enjoy very fresh seafood at the restaurant recommended by your guide. The specialty of the coast is pineapple stuffed with seafood. First cut a pineapple in two, remove the pulp and fill it with a bechamel sauce with seafood to your liking, after distributing cheese on top it is passed into a wood oven to gratin it. Another specialty is the "four by four". Huatulco is a good place for shrimp that are 16 in this dish, cooked in four different ways. Also dishes with meats.
Place where they filmed Mexican movies like "Y tu mama tambien" and several commercials for television. The beach seen from the sky looks like a heart or a bird flying according to your own imagination. In front of this island is the island of Cacaluta where deer are sometimes seen swimming from the beach to eat. This bay is part of the national park.
Chachacual is the name given to the constructions made of four small trunks and a roof of palm leaves to provide shade, by the turtle fishermen before this activity was prohibited. Today it is a virgin beach, part of the national park where they will practice snorkeling. Locals from the neighboring bay of San Agustín rent umbrellas and sell coconuts, beers, piña colada and other drinks. Depending on the number of people, two or three certified guides will give you a class on how to use the equipment, they will accompany you and show you a magnificent coral plate and all these colored fish that live around. Returning from the snorkeling activity they will have some thirty minutes to rest or have a cold beer. They will return to the Maguey Bay in a journey of about 40 minutes where they can enjoy their food. We will remember that in Mexico since the end of the 70's turtle fishing is prohibited and it is an animal protected by law.
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The white transportation bears the Paraíso Huatulco Logo and the operator wears a uniform with the same logo. We have contact with the client with his Whats App or his telephone number.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At the Maguey stop, we suggest a restaurant to gather all our clients for the return, but each person is free to choose another option.
Reviews(243)
The tour is average, the 2 hours of time they give to stay in the bays or beaches is too much, especially because you necessarily have to make use of umbrellas, chairs, drinks, bathrooms, etc. with excessive costs. (A cunning plan) There is no complaint about the captain and his crew, they are extraordinary people, the boat is very clean, they offer drinks continuously. It has a bathroom that is clean. Little safety equipment. TO NOT RUIN THE INTENTION OF THE TRIP I ACCEPTED GOING ON THAT BOAT OPTION, ALTHOUGH I RENTED A PRIVATE PLAN FOR 6 OR UP TO 9 PEOPLE THEY DID NOT RESPECT IT AND I PREFERRED TO DO THE TOUR WITH 12 MORE PEOPLE, SINCE CLAIMING THE MONEY, WHICH OF COURSE WOULD HAVE ITS REFUND POLICY AND WOULD RUIN MY TRIP. SO I PREFERRED A BAD SETTLEMENT TO A GOOD LAWSUIT. The staff was attentive at all times, I have no complaints about them, even with my dissatisfaction they always kindly provided a solution. The problem is what the platform offers and does not fulfill.
Estimado Carlos, Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia y por destacar la atención de nuestro capitán y la tripulación, así como el estado y la limpieza de la embarcación. Nos alegra saber que su servicio fue de su agrado. Lamentamos que la experiencia no haya cumplido por completo con sus expectativas. Tras revisar su reserva, confirmamos que la actividad contratada fue el **Recorrido de Día Completo por las Bahías de Huatulco**, que corresponde a un tour compartido, y no el tour privado **Exclusivas 7 Bahías de Huatulco en Barco Panga o Yate**. Tanto el título, la descripción, las inclusiones como las fotografías de portada publicadas en Viator corresponden al tour compartido reservado. Agradecemos sus comentarios y siempre recomendamos revisar cuidadosamente el nombre de la actividad y sus características antes de confirmar la compra, ya que ofrecemos opciones compartidas y privadas para adaptarnos a diferentes preferencias. Esperamos tener la oportunidad de recibirle nuevamente y brindarle la experiencia privada que buscaba.
Great experience, truly a day's worth of sun, swimming and sightseeing. Have extra cash for any activity you choose to join, snacks, food and if you rather rent chairs and umbrella instead of joining snorkeling. Overall worth booking the tour guides are awesome but it is in Spanish
Hola Nellie, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such an amazing day exploring the beautiful bays of Huatulco. It's great to know you enjoyed the sightseeing, swimming, and the dedication of our tour guides. We also appreciate your helpful tips for future travelers regarding optional activities and extra expenses. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another unforgettable adventure in Huatulco! The Paraiso Huatulco Team
Be aware if you choose the four beer package .Make sure they have the beer prior or they will rip you off. The trip was overall good except for the issue with the beer that was pre paid. To the company please be better prepared for your customers.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the tour overall, but we're truly sorry for the inconvenience regarding the prepaid beer package. This is not the experience we aim to provide, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. Your comments have been shared with our operations team so we can improve our preparation and ensure all prebooked items are available for future guests. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide the seamless experience you expected. The Paraiso Huatulco Team
Our guide Archie was excellent, engaging, and very kind; I recommend him for when you come to vacation.
Beautiful and fun boat ride along ocean cliffs and coves. Snorkeling was good. saw many fish. Staff was friendly and helpful. Played great music on boat. Groups were rather large, and sometimes logistics were slow; on and off landing skiffs and getting set up for snorkeling.
Thank you, John, for sharing your experience with our Full Day Tour of the Bays of Huatulco! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the beautiful cliff views, snorkeling, music, and the friendly atmosphere from our team. We also appreciate your comments regarding the group size and logistics during boarding and snorkeling setup. Your feedback is very valuable and helps us continue improving the experience for all our guests. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another great adventure in Huatulco! The Paraiso Huatulco Team
Nice walk to the bays of Huatulco. We ate at Tortugas Bay. Overall, it was good.
Hola, Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia. Nos alegra saber que disfrutó el paseo por las Bahías de Huatulco y su visita a Bahía Tortuga. Agradecemos mucho sus comentarios y esperamos tener el placer de recibirle nuevamente para otra agradable experiencia en Huatulco. The Paraiso Huatulco Team
Overall, the tour was fine; however, from the beginning, they are very insistent on taking your photographs, even when we mentioned from the start that we were not interested. At the first bay where the stop is made, they also insist too much on renting umbrellas, at an excessive cost of $300 pesos for approximately two hours. My recommendation is to find a shaded spot under the trees and bring drinks from the start. At the second bay, where the stop is made for lunch, during the tour they mention that they take you to a restaurant, implying that it is optional to eat there; however, they practically force you to do so. The prices are similar to those of any beach restaurant and the food is average. The only truly remarkable thing was the guide, who was very kind throughout the entire tour. I also recommend bringing your own beers or drinks, as in most tours they keep them in the cooler and you can consume them at the bays. Keep in mind that stops are only made at two bays.
Hola, Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia y por destacar la amabilidad de nuestro guía. Lamentamos que algunos aspectos no hayan cumplido sus expectativas. Las fotografías y el servicio de sombrillas son ofrecidos por proveedores externos e independientes al tour. Entendemos su comentario y lo tomamos en cuenta para seguir mejorando la experiencia de nuestros visitantes. Respecto a las paradas, el Parque Nacional Huatulco únicamente autoriza descensos en ciertas bahías específicas, por lo que este recorrido realiza paradas en dos playas autorizadas. Para viajeros que buscan más tiempo libre y elegir otras bahías para disfrutar, recomendamos nuestro tour privado, donde es posible personalizar mejor la experiencia. Agradecemos sinceramente sus comentarios y esperamos tener la oportunidad de recibirlos nuevamente en Huatulco. The Paraiso Huatulco Team
The captain was extremely kind. He helped me at all times with my mom, who is 83 years old. I paid for the private tour service for my mom's comfort, and indeed, they helped provide the necessary support for an elderly person.
Hola, Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia. Nos llena de alegría saber que el capitán Esteban hizo de este tour algo tan especial para usted y su mami. Para nosotros es muy importante brindar atención cálida y apoyo personalizado, especialmente a nuestros viajeros adultos mayores. Gracias por confiar en nosotros para este momento en familia. The Paraiso Huatulco Team
Highly recommended! They had a paramedic on board who assisted two injured people, even though they were not from the boat itself.
Hola, ¡Muchas gracias por tu recomendación! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste la experiencia y valoraste la presencia del paramédico a bordo. La seguridad y atención de todos nuestros visitantes siempre es una prioridad. — The Paraiso Huatulco Team
It was a great day. Even seen dolphins!! Very enjoyable
Thank you, Glenda! We’re delighted you had such a wonderful day exploring the bays. Seeing dolphins always makes the experience even more special! We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon for another great adventure. — The Paraiso Huatulco Team
