Title: Santa Cruz Travel Guide: Best of Santa Cruz, Santa María Huatulco Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Hotels.d910282849528225792.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Santa María Huatulco](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Maria-Huatulco.d6051926.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Santa María Huatulco](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Maria-Huatulco.d6051926.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Santa Cruz Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Santa-Cruz.d910282849528225792.Car-Hire-Guide)[Santa Cruz Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz.d910282849528225792.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Santa Cruz Travel Guide ## Santa María Huatulco ![La Entrega Beach featuring a beach and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075756/85af0e50-b01d-4904-9c10-82d3c3d3a3f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![La Entrega Beach featuring a beach and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075756/85af0e50-b01d-4904-9c10-82d3c3d3a3f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![La Entrega Beach which includes landscape views, boating and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075756/47a1172c-a315-4f22-89b0-7dfb6e02c00c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![La Entrega Beach featuring general coastal views, a luxury hotel or resort and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075756/40714155-7188-4525-adac-ccdb845609a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![La Entrega Beach which includes hiking or walking and tropical scenes as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075756/cc630bf8-4179-49f8-9610-7c145b763f06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Santa Cruz Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Santa María Huatulco travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Mara-Huatulco.dx6051926) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Tangolunda Beach in Huatulco, Oaxaca Mexico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563503826/9426c7a9-3efd-4d92-a349-d3370cd98bce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tangolunda Beach 4/5(1 review) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Huatulco-Beach-Santa-Maria-Huatulco.d553248621563503826.Attraction) ![PUERTO DE SANTA CRUZ HUATULCO, OAXACA, MÉXICO](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997366850/cd007979-3a39-4688-900e-4607b334bfe9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Santa-Cruz-Santa-Maria-Huatulco.d553248635997366850.Attraction) ![The historic Plaza Republica Square and gazebo kiosk, with the Immaculate Conception church in view, in the historic center of Mazatlan, Mexico.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/640152616436654080/f76ea339-d5ac-4522-ab2f-dc8237a95408.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Zocalo-Santa-Maria-Huatulco.d640152616436654080.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Bocana-Beach-Santa-Maria-Huatulco.d553248621532976965.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Las-Parotas-Golf-Club-Santa-Maria-Huatulco.d6075752.Attraction) #### Playa Arrocito Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Arrocito during your trip to Arrocito? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Arrocito-Santa-Maria-Huatulco.d553248635997367054.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Coastal Bays Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/341962/6c1a1518-7794-44d1-b538-2b68d6f54560.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Coastal Bays Boat Tour with hotel transportation £24 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/coastal-bays-boat-tour-with-hotel-transportation.a341962.activity-details) ![Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4342866/ba9ac668-5d4e-40a5-b3bd-51027876bb3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included £39 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tour-to-copalitilla-magical-waterfalls-from-huatulco-with-admission-included.a4342866.activity-details) ![La Crucecita: Huatulco Guided City Tour and Sunset Viewing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48348144/51ec765f-450f-4605-a783-23cb77f4523c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### La Crucecita: Huatulco Guided City Tour and Sunset Viewing £21 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/la-crucecita-huatulco-guided-city-tour-and-sunset-viewing.a48348144.activity-details) ![Heavenly Beaches Tour with hotel transportation](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/341994/88e3c55c-f9be-48fc-b17a-6b44f337fcd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Heavenly Beaches Tour with hotel transportation £29 per adult **76%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/heavenly-beaches-tour-with-hotel-transportation.a341994.activity-details) ![Cascadas con Aroma a Cafe](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1218138/00b6d9b9-8f48-42dd-a7d0-7e85968696ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Huatulco's Mountain Waterfalls £31 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/huatulcos-mountain-waterfalls.a1218138.activity-details) ![Bioluminescence & liberation of sea turtles](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/510692/7774c590-db1e-42dc-ab92-fc847d67b6a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bioluminescence & liberation of sea turtles from Huatulco. £47 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bioluminescence-liberation-of-sea-turtles-from-huatulco.a510692.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa María Huatulco](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Maria-Huatulco.d6051926.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Santa Cruz ![Binniguenda Huatulco & Beach Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/903700/903659/75f6ae47_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Binniguenda Huatulco & Beach Club Blvd. Santa Cruz No. 201, Sector E Santa María Huatulco OAX Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £170 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Santa María Huatulco. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 3 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (893 reviews) Just great overall Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=903659&PinnedHotelID=903659&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=910282849528225792) ![Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9620000/9610700/9610654/1d7f901e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Huatulco by IHG Blvd. Benito Juarez 604, Sector A Santa María Huatulco OAX £95 12 Mar - 13 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Santa María Huatulco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews) Clean Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F03%2F2026&endDate=13%2F03%2F2026&selected=9610654&PinnedHotelID=9610654&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=910282849528225792) ![Hotel Castillo Huatulco & Beach Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889400/889339/508ba8b4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Castillo Huatulco & Beach Club Boulevard Santa Cruz 303, Sector A Santa María Huatulco OAX Stay at this beach hotel in Santa María Huatulco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (734 reviews) We enjoyed our stay very much. Jan 23rd to Jan 30th /2026\. Staff was very friendly,rooms were veey clean.Freddie the shuttle driver to the beach club was a gentleman. Love the hotel location .over all a great stay. Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=889339&PinnedHotelID=889339&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=910282849528225792) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=889339&PinnedHotelID=889339&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=910282849528225792) ![Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102060000/102057200/102057131/33969544_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nirú Ocean Suites by Binniguenda Lote 3A, Manzana 22, Sector A Santa María Huatulco OAX £238 4 Mar - 5 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Santa María Huatulco. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Popular attractions La Entrega Beach and Tangolunda ... 9/10 Wonderful! (112 reviews) This was our second time visiting. Everything was perfect. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026&selected=102057131&PinnedHotelID=102057131&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=910282849528225792) ![Yuu-lee Casa Bendita Huatulco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18440000/18433900/18433812/65d3a5ae_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Yuu-lee Casa Bendita Huatulco Calle Mitla 302, Esq. Pochutla Santa María Huatulco OAX £50 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Santa María Huatulco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions La Entrega Beach and Tangolunda ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (65 reviews) Staff, location, spotless, price simply the best. Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=18433812&PinnedHotelID=18433812&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=910282849528225792) ![Hotel Santa Cruz Huatulco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6670000/6660200/6660195/b57725af_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Santa Cruz Huatulco Boulevard Santa Cruz 203 Santa María Huatulco OAX £86 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Santa María Huatulco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions La Entrega Beach and ... 7.8/10 Good! (406 reviews) Yea Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=6660195&PinnedHotelID=6660195&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=910282849528225792) [See all 604 properties in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026®ionId=910282849528225792) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Huatulco-R.dx553248635976398707) ![La Entrega Beach featuring a beach and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075756/85af0e50-b01d-4904-9c10-82d3c3d3a3f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Las Palmas If you're spending some time in Las Palmas, La Entrega Beach and Santa Cruz Bay are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Huatulco-Las-Palmas.dx910285924338937856) ![Chahue Beach showing a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075758/3385b532-36e1-4332-8775-a93719555b78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Chahue While visiting Chahue, you might make a stop by sights like Chahue Beach and Santa Cruz Bay. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Huatulco-P-Chahue.dx553248635976397693) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Arrecife While Arrecife isn't home to many top sights, Chahue Beach and Playa Santa Cruz are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Huatulco-Arrecife.dx553248635921598836) ![Mexico, cruise ship vacation in Huatulco. Scenic beaches and ocean shore .](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976399702/e21b0eae-61c0-4e65-ace8-2a5f3e1a8415.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sector L Sector L might not have many top sights, but Chahue Beach and Playa Santa Cruz are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Huatulco-L.dx553248635976399702) ![Sunrise on Santa Cruz Bay, Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6286033/34b719ac-42ae-4f6f-8dd0-261710a049fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Crucecita.dx6286033) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Santa Cruz Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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