Tours and Tickets to Experience La Crucecita

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

• Kayak Huatulco Sunrise
• Huatulco Walking Food Tour
• Full-Day Tour of the Bays of Huatulco
• Guided Visit to Huatulco with Pickup Included
• The Bays of Huatulco and Its Beautiful Surrounding Areas by Land

While visiting the resort town of La Crucecita is free, there are affordable tours to help you experience Oaxacan culture and nature like a local. Sunrise kayaking tours of nearby bays start at around US$61, while food and walking tours that explore traditional Mexican flavors start at US$65.

Yes, La Crucecita is a great place to shop for souvenirs and browse the market. The best place to soak up culture is Mercado Municipal de La Crucecita, which sells street food and traditional Oaxaca products such as cheese and spices. Around the main square, you’ll find artisan craft vendors.

The whole state of Oaxaca is hailed as one of Mexico’s culinary capitals, so you’ll have plenty of food choices. The best local cuisine in La Crucecita includes mole Oaxaqueño, an Oaxaca-specific version of the rich Mexican sauce, often made with chiles, chocolate, and nuts.

Yes, thanks to its position on the coast, Crucecita is an excellent base for exploring Huatulco’s beaches and bays. You can walk from your accommodation in La Crucecita to the main beach of Playa Chahué, with its golden sand and sunset views from Mirador Cahue, which juts into the Pacific.

The main cultural and historical site in La Crucecita is Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe y de la Santa Cruz, a pale orange church famous for an enormous painting of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Mexico’s patron saint, on the ceiling. The main zocalo, or public square, is worth visiting.