Maguey Bay (Bahía Maguey) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Maguey Bay. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Huatulco Bahías Tour

• Full-Day Tour of the Bays of Huatulco

• Tour Full Day Guided Huatulco Bays + Pickup + Refreshments + Gift

• Exclusive 7 Bays of Huatulco by Panga Boat or Yacht

• Bays of Huatulco and Snorkeling Experience With Drinks

It’s free to visit Maguey Bay, a public beach in the coastal region of Huatulco. However, there are tours that can help you visit more bays in less time and get to parts of the coast that are inaccessible by land. Boat tours with snorkel stops cost from US$50.

Yes, Maguey Bay is good for swimming. The 1,300-foot (400-meter) stretch of beach curves around forested headlands, so the protected waters are typically calm for swimming. On the east side of the bay, the coastal rocks provide thriving ecosystems for marine life, making it a great place to snorkel.

Yes, there are plenty of places to eat near Maguey Bay. The beach is lined with casual restaurants that serve fresh seafood and grilled fish with rice and Mexican salsas, which you can wash down with tropical cocktails, such as piña coladas, or fruit juice.

The marine life at Maguey Bay is colorful and varied. Creatures you might see while snorkeling include tropical fish, such as pufferfish and damselfish, and other marine fauna like seahorses, sea urchins, and sea turtles. If you take a boat further from shore, you might see dolphins and manta rays.

For a day at Maguey Bay, bring a towel, water, and reef-safe sunscreen that doesn't contain chemicals that might disrupt the delicate underwater ecosystems. Bring cash if you plan to eat at one of the restaurants near the bay, as patchy Internet can mean that credit card machines are unreliable.