Playa Riscalillo has fine white sand, gentle waves and shallow depth water. The beach is perfect for a variety of activities: swimming, snorkeling, diving, fishing. Accessed only by boat, it is located 30 minutes southwest of Santa Cruz.

Here is a listing of some of the more popular, accessible beaches in and around Huatulco:

Santa Cruz area Beaches

• Playa La Entrega (The Surrender)
• Playa Yerbabuena (Mint)
• Playa Santa Cruz (Cross)
• Playa Chahue

Tangolunda Beaches

• Playa Consuelo (Consolation)
• Playa El Arrocito
• Playa Ventura, Playa Manzanillo (Apple) & Playa Tornillo (Bolt)
• Playa Tangolunda
• Playa Rincón Sabroso (Pleasant Corner)

Beaches of Conejos Bay (East of Tangolunda Bay)

• Playa Tejoncito (Badger)
• Playa Arena (Sand)
• Playa Punta Arena (Sandy Point)

Beaches west of Santa Cruz

• Playas Cuatonalco, Boca Vieja, Ixtapa, Coyote
• Playa San Agustín
• Playa Cacalutilla
• Playa La India
• Playa Jicaral (Cuplike)
• Playa Riscalillo
• Playa Cacaluta (Black Eagle)
• Playa Maguey
• Playa Organo