Maguey Bay (Bahía Maguey)
The Basics
Maguey Bay is an ideal spot for swimming and snorkeling. Rent some gear and head into the ocean, where a wide variety of colorful tropical fish exist just off the shores, or head to the rockier edge of the bay for some wave jumping. Visit the bay independently or as part of a Huatulco sightseeing cruise. Tours typically visit several different bays with a stop at Maguey for snorkeling.
Things to Know Before You Go
Maguey Bay is easy to reach, and offers restaurants, water sports facilities, public restrooms, and showers.
Choose a Huatulco sightseeing cruise with hotel pickup and drop-off included.
Bring sun protection and plenty of water, as the beach offers little shade.
Arrive early if you want to beat the crowds, especially during high season.
How to Get There
Maguey Bay sits just south of Santa Cruz Bay and is accessible by rough road or hired boats. There’s a taxi stand at the entrance to the bay, so you’ll rarely have to wait for a ride back into town. The road to Maguey can be difficult to navigate during rainy season.
Trip ideas
When to Get There
As with all of Huatulco, Maguey Bay can be visited year-round. The beach begins to fill up with visitors around midday when the boat tours start to arrive. Mornings are less crowded and offer better conditions and calmer waters for swimming and snorkeling.
Organo Bay
Just a stone’s throw away, Organo Bay is a quiet bay that’s perfect for travelers who just want to get away from it all. It receives fewer visitors than Maguey Bay, mainly because of its inaccessibility—to visit by vehicle, it’s a 20-minute walk from the main road. There are no amenities here, so plan to carry enough food, water, and supplies for the day.
- Playa La Entrega (La Entrega Bay)
- Santa Cruz Bay (Bahía Santa Cruz)
- La Crucecita
- Huatulco National Park (Parque Nacional Huatulco)
- Órgano Bay (Bahía Órgano)
- Chachacual Bay
- Finca La Gloria
- Tangolunda Bay (Bahía Tangolunda)
- San Agustin Bay (Bahía San Agustín)
- Copalita Ecological Park and Ruins (Parque Eco Arqueológico Copalita)
- Copalita River (Río Copalita)
- Zipolite Beach (Playa Zipolite)
- Mexican Turtle Center (Centro Mexicano de la Tortuga)
- Cacaluta Bay (Bahia de Cacaluta)
- La Ventanilla