Located in Santa Cruz, this 800' long beach features calm waters, coral, seashells, and lots of fish life. It is a good place to snorkel or scuba, but you must be sure to watch out for sea urchins and moray eels.

Divers especially like the aura of the small underwater cave found here. One of the more developed beaches, you’ll find restaurants, equipment rental, and boat rides available from Playa 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