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The conference will take place in
Huatulco, a wonderful beach town in the Pacific coast of Mexico.
The Bays of Huatulco are located on the Oaxacan
coast,
at the feet of the Sierra Madre del Sur. They stretch out along 35 km
of Pacific coastline between the Coyula and Copalita rivers. Huatulco
is Mexico´s southernmost beach destination, located on the
Pacific coast, in the State of Oaxaca, at the feet of the imposing
Sierra Madre del Sur. The 9 bays with 36
beaches stretch out along 35
km of winding coastline. Given the geographical location of
the Bays of Huatulco, its spectacular topography includes high
mountains, gentle slopes and hidden valleys, irrigated by the Coyula,
San Agustin and Copalita rivers, which results in spectacular shades of
emerald landscapes and nine azure bays and golden beaches. Weather is
just perfect most of the year, annual average temperature of 28 C with
a minimum in Winter of 18 C.
Huatulco is the 5th integrated resort developed by
FONATUR and consists
of a territory of 21,000 hectares, a strip of shoreline 35 km long and
7
km wide. The 9 bays of Huatulco are impressive and worth
visiting: Santa Cruz, Tangolunda,
Chahue, Cacaluta,
Chachacual, Conejos,
Organo and Maguey, Riscalillo
and San Agustin.
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Santa Cruz
bay
One
of the most attractive bays in the tourist complex is Santa Cruz with a
length of 525 meters , soft incline, white sand, and tepid water. It
has tours in tourist boats, renting of jetskies, renting of free diving
(snorkel), beach – clothing stands, specialized restaurants with the
best fish and seafood and a dock with boats that leave everyday to the
different bays. At the dock has a capacity of 3 cruisers at the time
which makes Santa Cruz an important, developing, tourist place.
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Tangolunda bay
The
high density hotels are in its 243 acres . There are also malls and a
professional golf course of 18 holes inside an area of 78 acres . There
are also some areas assigned for housing.
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Chahue bay
Here
you will find a lot of high class tourist services, such as 4 stars
hotels, local food restaurants (Oaxacan, Mexican and international
food). Its beautiful beaches offer an amazing tropical vegetation and
interesting rock formations. In this bay there have been several
important rock concerts in order to sport the preservation of the
environment.
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Cacaluta Bay
This
bay has a grand natural ecological and recreational value. To get there
it is recommended to go by boat in one of their small boats that leave
from Santa Cruz beach.
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Chachacual Bay
This
bay is an ecological reserve ( in the national park) with a jungle
vegetation and mangrove swamp with species like acacia, ficus, and
mangrove.
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Conejos bays
This
is the firs bay on the west side on the tourist complex. It is possible
to get there in the boats that depart from Santa Cruz or through the
paved road to Salina Cruz. The four beaches of the bay are perfect for
swimming, diving and fishing.
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Organo and Maguey Bays
These
are two bays that are side by side. Two beaches are there, Organo and
Maguey in both of them the sand is white and with a fine granulation.
We recommend this beach for people looking for tranquility and any
water sport.
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Riscalillo Bay
It
has a white and fine sand beach with a moderated incline. The water has
green and blue colors, low waves and little deepness.
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San Agustin
Bay
This
is the last of the nine bays in the tourist complex. It is located on
the west side its access is possible through the dirt road in the
interjection to Santa Maria Huatulco (13 Km) ), or by boat from Santa
Cruz Beach. There are a lot of coral reef barriers that make this place
excellent for diving.
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Web pages containing tourist information:
http://baysofhuatulco.com.mx
(in Spanish)
http://hoteleshuatulco.com.mx
(in Spanish, English and French)
http://www.maps-of-mexico.com/huatulco_mexico_map.shtml
(maps, nice movies at click)
http://www.discoverymexico.com.mx/Ciudades/Huatulco
http://huatulco.magazzine.net
(lots of information)
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