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Santa Cruz Bay

Huatulco, Mexico
Ranked #11 of 27 attractions in Huatulco
4.5 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Description: Lively harbor area that is the loading dock for all boating activity.
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

We didn't stop too long because there was too many people hasslng us so we didn't stop to have a look around. This was the only place this happened to us on our trip. More

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Dyersville, Iowa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

Santa Cruz Bay is beautiful and worth the visit. Beware that if you enter any of the "Bonita" line stores you will encounter some high pressure shopping! We had to be very firm in telling some store owners "No" and they still followed us around from store to store. More

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great yarmouth
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8 reviews 8 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

Spent o most of our time on this beach. The restaurants on the beach were wonderful and the quality of the food very good especially the oysters from the fisherman so fresh More

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Wenatchee, Washington
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012

not a good spot to swim, but nice to shop and look at the boats. More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012

Beautiful beach lined with restaurants well back from the water. Very calm, child-friendly bay. More

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edmonton, alberta, canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 29, 2012

Nice little area with some nice shops & beachside restaurants More

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

Excellent Seafood restaurants on the beach. Small shops and friendly people. More

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Waynesville, Ohio
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

Santa Cruz had lots of shops, some were cruise ship oriented (sombreros and t-shirts) but some were real nice. I was shocked at how friendly everyone was. Ate at a restaurant with tables on the sand and the food was the best local Mexican I have ever had, and the Margaritas weren't too bad either. If you go to Huatulco... More

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St. Albert, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2012

We went down there acouple of times too quiet for our liking More

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Walnut Creek, Ca USA
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012

I like this area as you can hire your own boat directly for a tour of the many secluded bays where some of the nicest beaches and snorkeling spots are located, and you can do that without going through the cruise ship. You can tailor your boat trips to a few hours at one or two spots, or spend the... More

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