Santa María Huatulco Vacation Rentals

Three dozen beaches and 330 days of sunshine make Huatulco a worthy rival to other Mexican resorts when planning a condo rental vacation. This really is an unspoilt corner of Mexico where relaxation and eco-tourism were the guiding forces behind its development in the 1980s. Vacation rental property and resort hotels are carefully integrated into the natural environment while the virgin forest and rugged coastline are now part of a protected national park. With a vacation rental here, you truly get a sense of Mexico at its best.

Excellent dining on Huatulco vacations

Like everywhere in Oaxaca, the gastronomy of Huatulco is excellent.

Try tasty tasajo (dried beef) and tlayudas - baked flatbreads topped with black bean puree while, for the more adventurous, there are chapulines. These crispy fried grasshoppers are seasoned with lemon and salt.

Local seafood includes lobster, oysters and shrimp. Order them in Huatulco's small selection of restaurants or buy from food stalls on the beaches. Perfect for the days when you don't want to cook in your condo rental.

The cultural heritage of Huatulco

As well as a rich heritage of food, Huatulco also has a strong craft tradition showcased in many of its local shops.

If you want a souvenir of your condo rental vacation, take home a brightly painted handmade alebrije. Each features whimsical animal figures said to bring good luck.

Cotton is produced locally, so handwoven and stitched cotton scarves, as well as men's shirts known as guayaberas, are also part of Huatulco's craft heritage.

What to see and do in Huatulco

Conejos Bay

No condo rental in Huatulco is more than a few steps away from beaches such as those at Conejos Bay. Lapped by turquoise waters, they're perfect for sunbathing, swimming, snorkelling, diving and fishing.

Copalita Eco-Archeological Park

Discovered only in 1994, the ruins here are what is left of the 2,000-year-old city of Copalitlan. Take a guided tour through an ancient temple, town square and ball court while keeping your eyes open for iguanas and armadillos.

Taste the coffee at Pluma Hidalgo

Set out early from your condo rental and head to Pluma Hidalgo, high in the cloud forest. The waterfalls are magnificent but the main attraction is coffee. Traditional cultivation and production methods have been passed down through several centuries.

Zapotec Mud Baths

Forget expensive hotel spas. Instead, enjoy a more authentic experience at the Zapotec Mud Bathshare at La Bocana. Try a 'lodo' bath at this cooperative run by local women. Lodo sand is said to have healing properties. Whether true or not, it definitely leaves the skin feeling silky smooth.

Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

It may be new but this church is definitely worth a visit. It features a huge ceiling fresco of the Virgin of Guadalupe along with other murals and mosaics.

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