La Gradera 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
Coastal Bays Boat Tour with hotel transportation
Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included
La Crucecita: Huatulco Guided City Tour and Sunset Viewing
Heavenly Beaches Tour with hotel transportation
Bioluminescence & liberation of sea turtles from Huatulco.
Top hotels in La Gradera
Camino Real Zaashila Huatulco
Amazing room, wonderful and very friendly staff and nice location/amenities.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Las Brisas Huatulco – All Inclusive
Clean rooms, easy access to amazing snorkeling, great food, drinks and restaurants. Awesome entertainment nightly. LOTS of exotic birds and animals!
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Barceló Huatulco - All Inclusive
Great experience. Food was great, the entire place was clean and the staff was the highlight - super polite and attentive. My wife and I travelled with our 2 year old for 10 days. The Barcy club, play structure, kids pool, tennis, basketball, soccer court and mini golf was great and gave us a variety ...
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Villas Coral Huatulco
Great place to stay, friendly staff and great food. Easy access to El Arrocillo beach to swim and watch the sunrise.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Binniguenda Huatulco & Beach Club
The staff and grounds at the hotel were outstanding. We enjoyed the chilled vibe and the staff went out of there way to make you feel like family. The food is more Mexican inspired and all the people in the restaurants were also outstanding.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
The facilities were spotless. The staff were always helpful. The food was excellent.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Gradera
Las Palmas
While Las Palmas isn't home to many top sights, Parador Turistico Shluuna and Hagia Sofia Botanical Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Crucecita
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Crucecita. You might want to make time for a stop at Mercado Tres de Mayo or El Zócalo.
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 Playa Santa Cruz, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
