ECOTOURISM

The biodiversity and beautiful landscapes make Huatulco an excellent place to observe abundant flora and fauna on land and sea. Thanks to the region?s widely diverse ecosystems, you can do all kinds of recreational, cultural and research activities. In short, you can enjoy nature in its purest form.

Cascadas Magicas de Copalitilla ? Located 65 km (40 mi) from Huatulco along the Copalita River. These majestic waterfalls are an excellent place to relax. For a truly unique experience, you can go swimming at these waterfalls in a magical atmosphere with lush vegetation.

Bahias de Huatulco National Park ? Located in the town of Santa Maria Huatulco, west of Santa Cruz Huatulco. This is an important protected area. This park covers 11,890 hectares (29,368 acres) and has some 9,000 lowland jungle plant species in its gallery forest and mangroves. Near the coast, there are 264 mammal species, including armadillos and white-tailed deer, and 701 bird species, such as hummingbirds, pelicans and hawks. The park also has 470 reptile species, including black iguanas, salamanders and snakes. Off the coast you can spy dolphins, whales and turtles, depending on the time of year.