Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Santa María Huatulco
Popular places to visit
Tangolunda Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Tangolunda Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa María Huatulco. Discover the entertainment venues in this relaxing area or seek out its snorkelling spots.
Playa Santa Cruz
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Santa Cruz during your trip to Santa María Huatulco? Wander the beautiful beaches in this romantic area.
El Zócalo
Explore the great outdoors at El Zócalo, a lovely green space in Santa María Huatulco. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
La Bocana Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, La Bocana Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa María Huatulco. Discover the entertainment venues in this relaxing area or seek out its snorkelling spots.
Las Parotas Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Santa María Huatulco at Las Parotas Golf Club. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Playa Arrocito
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Arrocito during your trip to Arrocito?
Top hotels in Santa Cruz
Binniguenda Huatulco & Beach Club
The pictures are deceiving, you are not on the beach. You need to take a shuttle which is every 30 minutes. You can walk but if you have a bum knee it’s too much. Beach closes at 5pm and then no access. There is a show every night, it’s ok. The food was different yet the same. You need to dress up ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG
The hotel more than met expectations. Only there for one night. Would come back
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hotel Castillo Huatulco & Beach Club
Great room, good location, professional staff
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda
The view was spectacular the patios provided great views of the sunrises. Was a great relaxing beach vacation.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
La Playa Suites
Pros: Ocean front & Location 10/10 Rooms are big and balcony is big. Cons: Biggest issue water pressure TERRIBLE. Rooms are dated bathroom tiny. RECOMMENDATIONS to hotel. Add a mirror outside of the bathroom. Especially for women who need to get ready while husband is inside the bathroom.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel Casa Lasibe Café
Clean room, staff and room style.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz
Sector R
When in Sector R, you can plan a visit to Chahue Beach and Playa Santa Cruz, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Las Palmas
If you're spending some time in Las Palmas, La Entrega Beach and Santa Cruz Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Chahue
While visiting Chahue, you might make a stop by sights like Chahue Beach and Santa Cruz Bay.
Arrecife
While Arrecife isn't home to many top sights, Chahue Beach and Playa Santa Cruz are some notable places to visit nearby.
Sector L
Sector L might not have many top sights, but Chahue Beach and Playa Santa Cruz are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Crucecita
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Crucecita. You might want to make time for a stop at Mercado Tres de Mayo or El Zócalo.
