City Discovery Full-Day Tour

Contact Vincent Vacations to add this to your travel package today!

Duration: 8h
Location: Huatulco, Santa Maria Huatulco, Mexico | Santa Maria Huatulco, Mexico


Category: Cruises & Water Tour

Highlights:
Scenic boat cruise by Huatulco's bays & rock formations
Chance to swim, snorkel & sunbathe at tranquil Maguey Bay
Opportunity to visit La Crucecita & the central square
Shops selling black pottery, textiles & colorful sculptures
Tasting of gourmet regional cuisine & smoky mezcal liquor

Inclusions:
Guided tour of Huatulco
Boat ride
Commentary in English and Spanish
Roundtrip transportation to and from select Huatulco hotels

Description:

Discover the stunning natural setting of Huatulco with a cruise by its rock formations and a swim in one of its pristine bays. Then delve into the town's culture as you shop for crafts, admire its church, and sample locally made Oaxacan delicacies on this full-day tour.

Begin your tour on the water, cruising by rock formations such as the Stone Face and La Bufadora, a natural blowhole that sprays surf up toward a lighthouse. Pull into the tranquil waters of Maguey Bay to lounge on its moon-shaped stretch of golden sand, or rent snorkel gear to scope out the marine life that inhabits the bay's teeming coral reef.

Next, explore Huatulco by land, strolling through its charming La Crucecita neighborhood. Walk across the central zocalo (square) to the Church of Our Lady Of Guadalupe. The ceiling of this church is decorated with Mexico's largest painting of the Virgin Mary. Pop into shops and studios to browse for the region's signature black pottery, vibrant textiles, and bright alebrijes, colorful folk sculptures of fantastical, dream-like creatures in paper mache or wood that make spectacular souvenirs.

Indulge in the flavors of Oaxaca with a food-and-drink tasting: Sample locally made cheeses, coffees, and chocolates along with the region's signature spirit—smoky mezcal. Conclude your tour at a scenic overlook for panoramic views of Huatulco's bays, the azure Pacific, and the verdant Sierra Madres.