The history of Huatulco is fascinating, starting with the origin of its name, which comes from a legend told since long before the arrival of the Spanish. They say that a bearded white man, dressed in a white tunic arrived here in what is now known as Huatulco. The indigenous people identified this man as Quetalcoatl (a figure of indigenous legend). This man introduced Christianity and set up a large wooden cross on the beach to be worshipped. When the Aztecs invaded the area, they called the place "Cuauhtolco" which means "Place where they worship the cross" which later became Huatulco. During the Colonial period it was considered the best Oaxacan port on the Pacific because of the easy access and the natural protection offered by the mountainous terrain that surrounds its bays. In 1578 it was attacked by the Pirate Francis Drake and in 1587 by Thomas Cavendish, who caused its inhabitants to flee and then sacked and burned it down. After this episode Huatulco became a small fishing village. During the war of independence on the 20th of January 1831 the ship Colombo arrived on the coast of Huatulco with a very special prisoner, General Vicente Guerrero. Guerrero was a statesman and the president of Mexico at the time. He was taken to the beach and turned over to the Spanish authorities at a place that since then has been known as the "Entrega" (Delivery). Vicente Guerrero was then taken to the City of Oaxaca where he was condemned to death and executed on the 14th of February of that same year. Huatulco has a modern hotel infrastructure. The quality of its installations combined with the warmth of its personnel and their fine service to make any stay there a dream vacation. The Grand Tourism hotels are located on the Tangolunda Bay and offer package service system with everything included or the normal hotel service system with pay as you go. On Santa Cruz and Chahué bays there are 4 star hotels, and in la Curcecita there are 4 and 3 star hotels as well as simple boarding houses allowing visitors to choose according to their budget and opening Huatulco to all, visit us!
So are you ready to take a hike or a bike ride through Huatulco and the jungle? Unforgettable experiences await you. You will have a firsthand close-up view of the local flora and fauna. Get ready to see all kinds of birds and animal and don't forget to bring your camera. For four-wheeled adventure you can take a jungle tour on a ATV accompanied by a guide or on your own you will take jungle trails that end up in surprising places. Should you prefer more relaxing activities, the best thing you can do is to visit the beautiful 18 hole golf course situated in a totally natural setting with lakes, sand traps and its 18th hole at the edge of the sea making it one of the best golf courses in Mexico.
Nightlife is found in numerous discotheques and nightclubs found in different hotels and in Santa Cruz where there is music and light shows for all tastes. Shopping in the Huatulco Bays is an experience in itself. Strolling through its artisan markets, shops and boutiques means learning about the traditions and culture of a people proud of their origin. You can find everything from the smallest souvenir to grand creations in black pottery by master craftsmen or beautiful textiles woven on traditional looms.
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