Swimming
Right outside your hotel in Tangolunda; more than a dozen good beaches to choose from
Surfing
La Bocana beach, Barra de la Cruz, 20 km east is great. Summer and fall are the best.
Snorkeling
Lots of variety, some organized tours, beach restaurants rent gear. There are many good sites in the bays around Huatulco with interesting rock formations and an abundance of fish. Try El Maguey Bay and Playa La Entrega.
Diving
sunken wreck of Playa San Agustin; some reefs
Bike Riding
bikes for rent in La Crucecita
Fishing
sport fishing at Santa Cruz bay or area tour operators
Hiking
hiking to virgin beaches; watch out for strong sun
Walking
a good place to walk
Golf
One 18-hole course, at Tangolunda
Kayaking
Rafting on Copalito River, class II & sometimes III
Boating
Booze cruises, bay cruises, and slightly more upscale stuff
Sailing
A lovely place to sail, and a new marina; sunset cruises for the masses
Good Food
Relatively inexpensive seafood, two French restaurants, Oaxacan specialties
Art
Not yet a bastion of art or culture
Jet Skis
On Santa Cruz and Tangolunda bays
Club Scene
There are discos and bars, nothing outrageous but easy to meet people
Tennis
Tennis clinics at Gala, courts at 5-star hotels.
Handicrafts
Interesting selection if limited quantity of crafts from Oaxaca's interior, including wool rugs and black pottery.
Shopping
Not a high point
Movies
English-language blockbusters at new cineplex in La Crucecita
Mountains
Backed by mountains; coffee plantation tours access foothills
Rivers
Copalito River drains here; rafting and kayak tours rainy season
Nature
It's all about the beautiful bays.
Expensive Hotels
Best Western in Chahue
Camping/RV
Limited camping on area beaches
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