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Cacaluta

northwest downtown Sta. Cruz, Huatulco, Mexico
Ranked #8 of 27 attractions in Huatulco
5.0 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Most recent review
- 3 Apr 2012
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Wenatchee, Washington
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21 reviews 21 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

great snorkeling off the boat close to Cacaluta. Lots of waves and undertow, so not great for swimming More

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northern ont.
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24 reviews 24 reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

once again Great for snorkelling and sight seeing. More

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Calgary, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

Cacaluta is a spectacular virgin beach which you can arrive to either by land or water. However be prepared that if you go by land, you are going through a National park which is beautiful & there is about a 30-40 minute hike to get to the beach; if you´re not familiar with the area & the wildlife & fauna... More

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Brooklyn, New York
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

The walk to Cacalute is long and hot, but the gorgeous beach on the other end is well worth it. More

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Rome, Italy
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2010
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Here is where the Academy Award-nominated Mexican film director Alfonso Cuarón shot the final of Y tu mamá también. If you don't want to walk 20 minutes across the woods, you have to need a boat to get to this beach. Once you get there, though, you'll understand why it's called Huatulco's best beach. Try to avoid week-ends, during the... More

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Victoria
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16 reviews 16 reviews
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2009
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Okay, we were just there for about an hour but it is absolutely stunning. There are no facilities at the beach (that I could see), so you would need to bring your own shade and snacks and carry out any garbage with you. There is a freshwater lake at the top of the beach. There was a small group from... More

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Veracruz, Mexico
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012
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Guadalajara, México
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25 reviews 25 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012
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Mexico City, Mexico
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26 reviews 26 reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
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