Cacaluta Bay (Bahia de Cacaluta) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Cacaluta 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

• Exclusive 7 Bays of Huatulco by Panga Boat or Yacht

• Guided Tours of the 7 Bays of Huatulco Oaxaca in a Catamaran

• Private Tour of 9 Bays of Huatulco to San Agustin

It’s free to visit Cacaluta Bay, a hidden gem in Huatulco. However, there are plenty of tours that can help you access the beach, which you can only reach by boat or via a 1.5-mile (2.5-kilometer) trail along a dirt road. Full-day tours of Huatulco’s best bays cost from US$40 per person.

Yes, Cacaluta Bay is worth it. This remote beach attracts a fraction of the crowds of other Huatulco beaches, so you'll likely have this slice of paradise all to yourself. Because it's more difficult to reach than other nearby beaches, the payoff is living out your desert-island dream.

Yes, you can swim and snorkel at Cacaluta Bay, but be cautious of the undertow. The best place to snorkel is near an island offshore, as this is where the most coral and marine life congregate. There's no lifeguard on duty here, so know your swimming limits.

Bring everything you need for a day on the sand at Cacaluta Bay, since there are no restaurants or swanky beach bars here. Bring a sunhat and sunglasses, because shade is limited, and ensure your sunscreen is biodegradable and reef-safe to protect the fragile underwater ecosystems.

No, you can't rent loungers and water sports equipment at Cacaluta Bay. While the beach’s undeveloped nature is a huge draw for some, the lack of facilities can make coming with kids more difficult. As long as you're prepared, this hidden gem may become one of your favorite Huatulco beaches.