Huatulco: A great area for tourism and investment

When we tell people we live and work in Huatulco, one of the most common responses we get is, “Where? I’ve never heard of that place before”...

Well, Huatulco (Wah-TOOL-ko) is actually the 5th, and most recent, tourist area created by FONATUR -The National Fund for Tourism Development. It is one of Mexico´s southernmost beach destinations, located on the Pacific coast, in the State of Oaxaca - another hard one to pronounce (Wah-HA-kah).

Located at the foot of the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains, the nine Bays of Huatulco and more than thirty-six beaches stretch out along 35 km of coastline. Here you can find numerous secluded bays, nationally protected parks, plus mountains, valleys, hillsides and rivers. It is truly an undiscovered paradise with spectacular shades of emerald landscapes, deep blue bays and golden beaches.

And there is more about this fantastic area you should know...

The master plan for Huatulco encompasses almost 21,000 hectares, of which over 6.5% are tourist areas, almost 3.5% are urban areas, and an incredible 90% are ecological conservation ares. All development in Huatulco is to be achieved by means of sustainable, high-quality, low-density projects which are respectful of the environment. Learning from past mistakes, it seems as if the Mexican government has finally put protocols in place to maintain the integrity of this area...making it the perfect place for anyone concerned about their environmental impact when they are looking to own a vacation home in the tropics.

Furthermore, with an abundance of nature surrounding the area, Huatulco offers a variety of activities for both the adventurous and the tranquil tourist...enjoy a ride out to sea on a sail boat, a rappel session in the mountains, a visit to a coffee plantation, get in touch with the depth of the sea on a diving trip or just enjoy relaxing on one of the many beaches in the area.

And one of the biggest things that drew us to the area is the consistently great weather. The Bays of Huatulco offer warm weather all year round...with a yearly average temperature of 28°C (82°F) and a clear sky every single day between the months of October and May.

So, now, you know why we chose to live and work in Huatulco...and hopefully you even have a better idea of where it is located! Certainly we are a real estate company, but part of the aim for this blog is to increase awareness for Huatulco and promote its different virtues: as an ecological destination with an interest in preserving nature, as a destination that combines tradition, culture and historical importance, and as an area which guarantees that investments will be prosperous and profitable.

We hope you will continue to follow our blog to learn more...and we hope you make Huatulco the destination for your next vacation!