Las Palmas 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 romantic 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 relaxing 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 relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Playa Arrocito
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Arrocito during your trip to Arrocito?
Things to do
La Crucecita: Huatulco Guided City Tour and Sunset Viewing
Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included
Coastal Bays Boat Tour with hotel transportation
Full Day Tour of the Bays of Huatulco
Guided Visit to Huatulco with Pickup Included
Top hotels in Las Palmas
Camino Real Zaashila Huatulco
The resort is stunning and the staff are very accommodating and friendly. We loved the à la carte option and found it suited us best over all inclusive. This resort felt quiet, well kept, and was a short 3-5 minute walk to Hualtuco Plaza with shops and restaurants.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Las Brisas Huatulco – All Inclusive
Every experience we had was the best! Our room and bathroom was stocked and cleaned daily. Shuttle drivers were quick to get us where we needed to go. We were waited on hand and foot and the staff were absolutely incredible. There is not one negative thing to say. We will return!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Barceló Huatulco - All Inclusive
Really enjoyed it. Have a great time. However, it was advertised that there was four restaurants – the seafood restaurant was not open the entire three weeks we were there. We do not eat sushi. Totally unhappy about that. That left us with only two restaurants and buffet – so for variety we had to ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
The location is stunning, the most beautiful beach that s clean and so uncrowded, so private. The staff were nice and helpful. There is not enough room around the pools for the number of people. To get a chair in the area of the infinity pools, you need to be up and at the pool before 6 and be prepared ...
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Naked Hotel Zipolite
Clean room. Took a bit for the staff to warm up. Didn’t have any hot water during the whole stay. Food was 10/10!
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Quinta Bella Huatulco
The hotel was a perfect location, several great restaurants, and the staff was knowledgeable and helpful. The pool was wonderful, my only suggestion would be to not allow quests to reserve lounge chairs hours before they use them, making other quests have to sit in sun or apart from their family ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Las Palmas
Santa Mar’a Huatulco Centro
While Santa Mar’a Huatulco Centro may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Parador Turistico Shluuna and Hagia Sofia Botanical Garden.
La Gradera
Though La Gradera may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Parador Turistico Shluuna and Hagia Sofia Botanical Garden.
Crucecita
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Crucecita. You might want to make time for a stop at El Zócalo or Mercado Tres de Mayo.
Santa Cruz
If you're spending some time in Santa Cruz, Playa Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Arrecife
While Arrecife isn't home to many top sights, Chahue Beach and El Zócalo are some notable places to visit nearby.
Sector R
When in Sector R, you can plan a visit to Chahue Beach and El Zócalo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
