{"id":20542,"date":"2017-11-15T08:12:28","date_gmt":"2017-11-15T13:12:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/?p=20542"},"modified":"2020-06-22T16:19:35","modified_gmt":"2020-06-22T20:19:35","slug":"barcelo-huatulco-excursions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/barcelo-huatulco-excursions\/","title":{"rendered":"This is why Barcelo Huatulco should be your next relaxing vacation spot"},"content":{"rendered":"

You may or may not have heard of Huatulco, Mexico, pronounced wah-tool<\/em>-koh. It\u2019s a lesser-known tourist destination where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sierra Madre mountains, home to all-inclusive resorts like Barcelo, Dreams, Secrets, and Camino Real Zaashila, among others.<\/p>\n

Located on the Pacific Coast of the state of Oaxaca, Huatulco is made up of 36 beaches and 9 bays including the Santa Cruz Bay cruise port, giving the area its formal name \u201cBahias de Huatulco.\u201d Most of the big resorts are located along Tangolunda Bay, the largest of the bays, but the area is also known for its luxury villas, vacation homes, and condos, providing more local living-style accommodations.<\/p>\n

With a population of 50,000, Huatulco has a very small town feel and secluded beaches offering peace and quiet to sun seekers. There isn\u2019t a ton in the way of attractions, but for those seeking a low-key sun vacation and a more authentic Mexican experience, Huatulco may be for you.<\/p>\n

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Barcelo Huatulco Beach<\/p><\/div>\n

Barcelo Huatulco<\/strong><\/h1>\n

I recently returned from a week long stay at the 4.5-star Barcelo Huatulco<\/a> resort on the best stretch of beach in the area, Tangolunda Bay. The resort is a favourite among families but could also be an ideal spot for a couple\u2019s vacation.<\/p>\n

Arrival<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

When I arrived at Bah\u00edas de Huatulco International Airport (HUX), I walked off the plane, onto the asphalt and into the small airport. I booked my airport transfer in advance with a recommendation from the hotel so a private driver was waiting with a sign in hand and an air-conditioned van ready to go – for 1,300 pesos (approx $86 CAD) roundtrip.<\/p>\n

We used Xpert Travel<\/a> who provided excellent service (we also used them for tours), but if you\u2019re looking for a more cost efficient option to get to your hotel, a taxi is much cheaper. The hotel is 20.8 km from the airport, about a 20 minute ride which is nice short trip after a long flight.<\/p>\n

Barcelo Huatulco Guest Rooms<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Barcelo Huatulco is a small hotel with 351 rooms and easy-to-navigate grounds. All room types are equipped with a mini bar, safe, and include pool and beach waiter service. I stayed in a Premium Level deluxe room with ocean view – the view from the balcony was one of my favourite parts of the trip.<\/p>\n