Extreme Sports in Huatulco: Action, Adventure and Adrenaline

If you want to enjoy the beach and the sun, plus adventure, nature, great nightlife and plenty of fun by the Pacific, you’re thinking about Huatulco. Located in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico at the Southern coast of the Pacific Ocean, Huatulco offers the best option for those who love peace, nature, sightseeing and extreme sports. The hotels in Huatulco are excellent and inexpensive when compared with other Mexican popular destinations; dining in the area is really good and there are as many attractions as days you will spend there (or more).

Huatulco’s Enviable Geography:

The area’s fantastic terrain diversity makes it an unsurpassable spot for the practice of all types of eco-adventures. When you practice extreme sports in Huatulco, action, adventure and adrenaline will be your faithful companions.

Huatulco boasts 20 miles of beautiful coastline in which 9 bays and 36 beaches offer plenty of impressive sites for diving and snorkeling. The Sierra Madre Sur Mountain Range makes a great scenario for ATV tours, mountain biking, horse riding and hiking; while the Coyula and Copalita rivers are excellent for lovers of rafting, kayaking and canoeing.
 
Extreme Adventure in Huatulco: In Huatulco, there’s a lot to do in many different environments every single day of the year. With temperatures ranging the 28°C all year round and 330 days of sunshine, options are endless. You can even book your tours online to make sure you don’t miss the action!  Want to know some of the best?

• Rafting in Copalita River:

From June to January you can enjoy thrilling rafting tours to Copalita River. This river offers three quite distinctive sections where you can enjoy great rafting according to your experience. The Whitewater Rafting Tour offers a whole day of excitement descending the rapids from 13 miles up the mountains and 800 meters above the sea level. Make sure to check the stunning natural beauty around, as your raft picks up speed at the mouth of the river.

• Rappelling in Huatulco:

Huatulco offers 3 beautiful rappelling spots: Piedra de Moros, Punta Celeste in Parque Botazoo and the Copalitilla Waterfalls. The Adventure at Zimatan River is a 5-hour tour that will take you to explore amazing 40-feet-high canyons and then descend the rocks beside the river in a marvelous and unforgettable experience. You will also stop at Tangolunda Bay and at Bocana Beach to enjoy the sightseeing.

• Diving in Huatulco:

Huatulco offers around 15 diving spots where both expert and beginner divers can catch a glimpse of the most beautiful underwater flora and fauna. La Entrega Beach in Santa Cruz Bay is one of the most popular diving sites as the coral reef is close to the shore and is home to all types of marine life. This place is perfect for the most inexperienced. San Agustin Beach is another great spot located near Santa Cruz Huatulco. Diving tours usually include the diving equipment and a certified guide.

Recommendations:

Make sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes, biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent and to take your camera for all the tours. Huatulco is a natural wonder ready to be discovered by lovers of adrenaline and adventure. Don’t miss it!

Cecilia Vittori
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