Top Huatulco Shore Excursions

Prepare, cook and enjoy the results of a variety of southern Mexican dishes during this 3.5-hour cooking class in Huatulco. Receive instructions (in English!) on how to make some of the region's most flavorful dishes and learn tips and techniques for recreating them at home. Once you're through whipping up a delightful meal with others, sit down and savor the fruits of your culinary creations. You'll receive a souvenir recipe book to take with you as well.

Experience the thrill of canyoning on this adventure tour on the Zimatán River near Huatulco. Float downstream, slide down natural slides, abseil from rocks, and much more during your tour. Enjoy the adrenaline rush as you tackle the river and canyon obstacles. Then, tuck into a delicious lunch on the river before heading to a local beach to end your tour.

Discover the lush nature reserve of Huatulco on this full-day boat tour. Departing from the pier, you will explore the bays of the region. Spend the day swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing at various beaches and waterways. Rent snorkel gear to get an up-close look at local wildlife, and enjoy snacks and drinks on board.

Departing from Santa María Huatulco, you can watch newborn turtles journey to the sea in a turtle sanctuary before witnessing the wonder of bioluminescent plankton in the Manialtepec lagoon. This tour takes care of transportation and tickets, so you don't have to waste time booking separate activities or renting a car.

The ocean and rivers in this area are an incredible life force! Learn about fishing techniques, types of seafood and ways to prepare dishes in a way that you can recreate them when you get home.

On this tour, visit three Huatulco area towns in one day to get a taste of local culture in the region. Travel from sea level up to 4,400 feet (1,341 meters), noticing changes in the landscape as you go. Stop to visit a globally-ranked coffee farm complete with tastings and gorgeous vista points along the way.

Mexico is home to many fantastic archeological sites, but only two are located on the water. One is Tulum, with its fortress on the Caribbean Sea; the other is on the Pacific Ocean here in Huatulco. Explore the ruins with a local guide who shares history and local insight about the site and region. You’ll also be rewarded with views of the Pacific Ocean from certain positions within the grounds.

Live the magic with us to enjoy the Sierra Madre of southern Oaxaca, one of the richest in the world in flora and fauna and where the best coffee beans are grown. We start the wonderful journey starting from Bays of Huatulco and heading to the town of Llano Grande, a community located in the mountains with an approximate of 90 inhabitants, a place where there are hidden crystalline pools of shallow water and a beautiful waterfall.

Get a closer look at Mexico's native wildlife during this preservation tour in Huatulco. Join a small group and visit a turtle sanctuary where you can learn about preservation efforts and help release newly hatched turtles into the ocean. You also visit an 'iguanario' to see green and black iguanas and learn how chocolate is made, from bean to bar.

An incredible tour where you can discover 7 of the Huatulco bays. You will be able to see dolphins, turtles and in season the migration of whales. We will pass near one of the largest blow holes known as the "Bufadero". We will see the bay of "Cacaluta" famous for its movies and television commercials, the beach of La India, the beach of "La Distribución". You can try the famous pineapple stuffed with seafood in the restaurant.

Combine nature and culture and learn all about Oaxaca's world-class gourmet coffee on this guided tour from Huatulco. In the company of a biologist guide, learn about the biodiversity of Huatulco and how its coffee is produced. You'll meet the locals who plant, grow, pick, and roast the coffee and enjoy incredible Sierra Madre landscapes.

Spend a few hours cruising rugged trails and lush jungle on a quad bike tour of Huatulco. Get in your vehicle and explore the deciduous forest by crossing several trails and the Copalite River. Enjoy time to swim in the refreshing waters of the river and relax on its banks before returning to the starting point.

An introduction tour to the area give you a general idea of the lay out of our town identifing important spots in our destination, excellent view points for nice pictures and time in our main square, where besides checking on the church we will visit a looms shop where you can buy from a little napkin to a big table cloth obviously made by hand, part of the tour is to give you a sampling of the different flavors of Oaxaca like: mole, chocolate, strig cheesse, salsas, grasshoppers and specially a huge range of mezcal flavors and cualities. Guaranteed, after the tour you become perfectly acquainted to our spot, to be latter able of moving on your own recommended at the biginng of your staying.

This class explores Oaxaca's most famous dish- mole. We will also be making handmade tortillas and mezcal margaritas.

Enjoy a day cruise along the coastline of Huatulco. On a modern catamaran, cruise the series of bays that surrounds the city with views of the Sierra Madre mountains in the background. Swim, snorkel, sunbathe, and have lunch on the beach. Make sure to keep your eyes peeled for marine life like turtles, whales, and dolphins.

Explore the seven bays of Huatulco, including San Agustin, on this private half-day tour. You’ll have the chance to relax in the sun, snorkel, and swim at two of the bays, and enjoy drinks on board the boat. Plus time will be allotted for lunch (not included in the price) at a fisherman’s village.

● Trying authentic cuisine in the town plaza ● Enjoying the coastline like a local ● Visiting the region’s most important historical areas ● Securing souvenirs for your loved ones ● Capturing amazing photographs of beautiful nature

you learn something more about the ancient history of Huatulco, you are going to find between the vegetation, fauna and flora the Area Archaeological Copalita is considered to be the largest city in the Oaxaca Coast and of great relevance as is the only vestige in the whole Pacific Ocean and was the first occupation of this precolonial settlement dating back to the middle preclassical period. During the tour you will be impressed with the visit to the amazing viewpoints of Huatulco, after we will go to the town Crucecita where you will visit to the church of the Virgin of Guadalupe, after that you will taste the best Oaxacan dishes, also you will meet the artisans of the pre-Hispanic looms and you will know different crafts made from black mud.

Enjoy an evening of history, art, food, and drink by celebrating one of Mexico's most famous artists. This dinner experience is inspired by Frida Kahlo and her love of Oaxacan culture and food. You'll learn all about Oaxacan food culture as you prepare and dine on a few of Frida Kahlo's favorite Oaxacan dishes.

See the scenic bays and beaches along the Huatulco coast on a 5-hour, private tour for your group of up to 8 people. Enjoy the flexibility of a tour that’s tailored to your schedule and interests, and spend the day aboard a 25-foot (7.6 meter) fishing boat that’s perfect for exploring. This 5-hour private boat tour includes round-trip transport from your hotel or cruise ship, as well as drinks while you’re on board.

This class explores the fascinating history of pork and rum in Mexico. We will be making cochinita pibil (slow-roasted pork in achiote), corn cakes, pickled onion and habanero, nopal and radish salad and a rum cocktail.

An introduction tour to the area give you a general idea of the lay out of our town identifing important spots in our destination, excellent view points for nice pictures and time in our main square, where besides checking on the church we will visit a looms shop where you can buy from a little napkin to a big table cloth obviously made by hand, part of the tour is to give you a sampling of the different flavors of Oaxaca like: mole, chocolate, strig cheesse, salsas, grasshoppers and specially a huge range of mezcal flavors and cualities. Guaranteed, after the tour you become perfectly acquainted to our spot, to be latter able of moving on your own recommended at the biginng of your staying.

From couple hundred archeological sites opened officially to the public there are only 2 sites in Mexico by the water, One is Tulum in the "Mexican Caribean" and the other one is right here in Huatulco, opened on October 2010 gives you a unique eco-archeological concep, incredible view points and ancient structures dating back more than 2000 years. Tour last 3 hours and teach you about the different (cultural groups) inhabiting this part of the country, plus the feeling to be in touch with the amazing jungle.

Experience Santa María Huatulco’s gorgeous coast on this half-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, discover the region’s bays, beaches, and reefs at your own pace on a private panga. Go snorkeling and swimming, learn about the region from an informative local guide, and enjoy complimentary sodas and bottled water.