HOW TO GET TO THE OAXACA COAST THIS SUMMER!
As we head into summer, our Oaxaca coast flight schedule changes to adapt to the new season. It is still easy and convenient to get to Huatulco and Puerto Escondido. Check out the details for the coming months below! How to get to the Oaxaca Coast by Plane From the U.S. and Canada, you can […]
Fonatur: The Birth of Huatulco
Visitors to Huatulco cannot help but notice prominent signs displaying the name FONATUR and many ask what they mean. The name is an acronym that loosely translated signifies “National Tourism Development Fund”. This government fund was established in 1974 with a mandate for the planning, construction and maintenance of sustainable well-designed tourism centers throughout the […]
Upcoming Events in Huatulco
One of the things that we love about Huatulco are the endless activities and events bringing people together to celebrate, make new friends and give back. Join us this season and take part in a wide variety of events in Huatulco and all along the Oaxaca coast. From outdoor concerts and live music to […]
10 Things I Love About Huatulco
A lot of people who have bought property in Huatulco simply came on vacation and fell in love with the place… and for good reason. My husband and I actually scoured the Pacific Coast for several months in search of the perfect tropical location. Like Goldilocks, we hadn’t found the one that was “just right”, […]
Oh Papaya!
Papaya (Carica papaya) is native to southern Mexico and Central America and has become naturalized throughout the Caribbean Islands, Florida and several countries in Africa. It is also cultivated in India, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and the U.S. state of Hawaii. The Maradol variety of papaya was developed in Cuba between 1938 and 1956 by […]
Travel Apps
I travel…a lot. So much so that when I approach the Interjet counter at my local airport, they greet me by name, even before I hand them my passport! Over the last five years, I’d like to think I’ve mastered the art of traveling alone, but there are still times when I would like a […]
San Agustinillo: One Main Road and a Spectacular Beach
Although the distances between pueblos are short when measured in kilometers or hours, a visitor traveling the Oaxacan Coast and touring villages from Puerto Escondido to Huatulco will feel diverse emotions and can anticipate a variety of unique experiences. San Agustinillo is the place for you if you seek tranquility: a place to lie in […]
The Blues: Indigo
Añil, scientific name generally referring to Indigofera tinctoria, belongs to the pea family and is the source of the beautiful color indigo. In Nahuatl it is called jiquitle. The plant is a shrub, growing up to 1.5 m in height also used for a blue dye is its close relative Indigofera suffruticosa, which is the […]
The Art of the Palapa
In this part of Mexico, the word palapa is used to describe a thatched roof house without walls. It is a word that is said to have its origin in Nahuatl, being a combination of words meaning, “butterfly in the water”. The palapa is a structure that has evolved in tropical climes. Universally, human shelter […]
Huatulco Beach Vacation – Packing Tips
Your tickets are booked for your Huatulco beach vacation. Get ready for sun, sand and surf in this oceanside paradise. Get ready for relaxation and freedom from everyday life! However, it can be difficult to feel fully free when you’re dragging too much stuff around. You can have a heavy luggage free vacation with a […]
