Full Day Tour of the Bays of Huatulco Including Santa Cruz, La Entrega, Maguey, and Órgano
by Paraiso Huatulco
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This full-day bus tour focuses on the bays of Huatulco, highlighting their historical and natural significance. The journey starts at Santa Cruz Bay, once a key port in New Spain, where the guide recounts the legend of the Holy Cross and the bay's history with English and Dutch pirates. Next is Playa La Entrega, known both for its clear waters, coral reefs, and as the site where General Vicente Guerrero, the former Mexican president, was captured in 1831. The tour then enters Huatulco National Park's waters to visit the "Bufadero," one of the world's largest blowholes, where guests can take photos and videos. Construction in the park is limited to palapas or cabins with special permits, preserving the area’s natural state. The tour continues through the Organo and Maguey bays within the park. The Organo bay features a natural stone formation called "La Cara Mizteca." Maguey bay is named for its green waters, resembling the leaves of the agave plant used to make tequila and mezcal. There is a stop here for about two hours to enjoy fresh seafood, including the local specialty of pineapple stuffed with seafood and baked with cheese, as well as a dish called "four by four," which includes shrimp prepared in four different ways. Afterward, the tour passes Bahia de Cacaluta, a filming location for Mexican movies and commercials, known for its distinctive shape when viewed from above. Nearby is Cacaluta Island, where deer are sometimes seen swimming. The last stop is Chachacual beach, a protected area in the national park. Guests have the option to snorkel here with certified guides who provide instruction and accompany the group to view coral and fish. After snorkeling, there is time to rest or have a drink before returning to Maguey Bay for the meal. The tour includes carbonated drinks, bottled water, a bilingual guide, and air conditioning on the vehicle. Snorkeling equipment and parasol rental are available for an additional fee. Admission fees and a federal access tax at Santa Cruz Bay are not included. The entire tour lasts about 7 to 8 hours and offers a combination of historical stories, nature observation, snorkeling, and local cuisine.
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Itinerary
Santa Cruz Bay
Santa Cruz Bay was the main port in New Spain at the start of the 16th century. The guide tells the legend of the Holy Cross and explains how English and Dutch pirates controlled this area for nearly 200 years.
15 min
Playa La Entrega
Playa La Entrega is a historic beach known for crystal-clear waters and coral reefs. It is also where General Vicente Guerrero was handed over to military forces in 1831 after a betrayal in Acapulco, leading to his trial and execution near Oaxaca.
Huatulco National Park
The tour enters Huatulco National Park waters, where guests see the "Bufadero," one of the world's largest blowholes. The park prohibits concrete construction except for palapas or cabins with special permission. The next four bays visited are all within the park boundaries.
180 min
Bahia Maguey y el Organo
Organo Bay features a natural stone formation called "La Cara Mizteca." Maguey Bay, named after the green color of its waters resembling agave leaves, offers a two-hour stop to enjoy fresh seafood at a recommended restaurant. Local specialties include pineapple stuffed with seafood and baked with cheese, and the "four by four" shrimp dish featuring 16 shrimp cooked four ways.
120 min
Bahia de Cacaluta
This bay has been used as a filming location for Mexican movies like "Y tu mama tambien" and various commercials. From above, the beach resembles a heart or a flying bird. Nearby Cacaluta Island is sometimes visited by swimming deer. The bay is part of the national park.
6 min
Chachacual
Chachacual consists of structures made from four small trunks and a palm leaf roof that turtle fishermen used before the activity was banned. It is now a virgin beach inside the national park where snorkeling is done. Locals from San Agustín rent umbrellas and sell coconuts, beers, piña colada, and other drinks. Depending on the group size, two or three certified guides provide a class on equipment use, accompany guests, and show a coral plate with colorful fish. After snorkeling, there is about thirty minutes to rest or have a cold beer. The return trip to Maguey Bay takes approximately 40 minutes for the meal. Turtle fishing has been prohibited in Mexico since the late 1970s as turtles are protected by law.
110 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Full Day Tour of the Bays of Huatulco Including Santa Cruz, La Entrega, Maguey, and Órgano
by Paraiso Huatulco
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$80Overview
This full-day bus tour focuses on the bays of Huatulco, highlighting their historical and natural significance. The journey starts at Santa Cruz Bay, once a key port in New Spain, where the guide recounts the legend of the Holy Cross and the bay's history with English and Dutch pirates. Next is Playa La Entrega, known both for its clear waters, coral reefs, and as the site where General Vicente Guerrero, the former Mexican president, was captured in 1831. The tour then enters Huatulco National Park's waters to visit the "Bufadero," one of the world's largest blowholes, where guests can take photos and videos. Construction in the park is limited to palapas or cabins with special permits, preserving the area’s natural state. The tour continues through the Organo and Maguey bays within the park. The Organo bay features a natural stone formation called "La Cara Mizteca." Maguey bay is named for its green waters, resembling the leaves of the agave plant used to make tequila and mezcal. There is a stop here for about two hours to enjoy fresh seafood, including the local specialty of pineapple stuffed with seafood and baked with cheese, as well as a dish called "four by four," which includes shrimp prepared in four different ways. Afterward, the tour passes Bahia de Cacaluta, a filming location for Mexican movies and commercials, known for its distinctive shape when viewed from above. Nearby is Cacaluta Island, where deer are sometimes seen swimming. The last stop is Chachacual beach, a protected area in the national park. Guests have the option to snorkel here with certified guides who provide instruction and accompany the group to view coral and fish. After snorkeling, there is time to rest or have a drink before returning to Maguey Bay for the meal. The tour includes carbonated drinks, bottled water, a bilingual guide, and air conditioning on the vehicle. Snorkeling equipment and parasol rental are available for an additional fee. Admission fees and a federal access tax at Santa Cruz Bay are not included. The entire tour lasts about 7 to 8 hours and offers a combination of historical stories, nature observation, snorkeling, and local cuisine.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Santa Cruz Bay
Santa Cruz Bay was the main port in New Spain at the start of the 16th century. The guide tells the legend of the Holy Cross and explains how English and Dutch pirates controlled this area for nearly 200 years.
15 min
Playa La Entrega
Playa La Entrega is a historic beach known for crystal-clear waters and coral reefs. It is also where General Vicente Guerrero was handed over to military forces in 1831 after a betrayal in Acapulco, leading to his trial and execution near Oaxaca.
Huatulco National Park
The tour enters Huatulco National Park waters, where guests see the "Bufadero," one of the world's largest blowholes. The park prohibits concrete construction except for palapas or cabins with special permission. The next four bays visited are all within the park boundaries.
180 min
Bahia Maguey y el Organo
Organo Bay features a natural stone formation called "La Cara Mizteca." Maguey Bay, named after the green color of its waters resembling agave leaves, offers a two-hour stop to enjoy fresh seafood at a recommended restaurant. Local specialties include pineapple stuffed with seafood and baked with cheese, and the "four by four" shrimp dish featuring 16 shrimp cooked four ways.
120 min
Bahia de Cacaluta
This bay has been used as a filming location for Mexican movies like "Y tu mama tambien" and various commercials. From above, the beach resembles a heart or a flying bird. Nearby Cacaluta Island is sometimes visited by swimming deer. The bay is part of the national park.
6 min
Chachacual
Chachacual consists of structures made from four small trunks and a palm leaf roof that turtle fishermen used before the activity was banned. It is now a virgin beach inside the national park where snorkeling is done. Locals from San Agustín rent umbrellas and sell coconuts, beers, piña colada, and other drinks. Depending on the group size, two or three certified guides provide a class on equipment use, accompany guests, and show a coral plate with colorful fish. After snorkeling, there is about thirty minutes to rest or have a cold beer. The return trip to Maguey Bay takes approximately 40 minutes for the meal. Turtle fishing has been prohibited in Mexico since the late 1970s as turtles are protected by law.
110 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.