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Maguey Bay

Huatulco, Mexico
Ranked #10 of 27 attractions in Huatulco
4.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Activities: Snorkeling, Scuba diving
Description: Featuring only a few tropical restaurants, this is the place for relaxing in the sun.
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Joliet, Illinois
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

As you arrive on the beach snorkel the left side...follow the shore by the rocks. A good snorkel...not the best...but a 7 out of 10. I bring my own gear but you can rent for for 40 pesos at the beach. Have fun!!! 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

Only spent one day here but it was a lovely beach very busy but that was part of the enjoyment More

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

If you like to get in the water, this is a good place. There is a bit of a trek getting to and from the beach, but definitely worth it! More

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London England
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012

Nice sandy beach, just a little too commercialised for me More

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

Excellent place for swimming and snorkelling. Another BEAUTIFUL beach. More

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Tacoma, WA
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

the day we went to Maguey bay you could barely see your hand in front of your face. There is only one small patch of coral off on the left side of the beach. The water on the left was fairly clear but the rest of the bay was full of gunk. We were surprised by the 100 peso "umbrella... More

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Sarnia, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012

The food was a little expensive here, but it was beautiful! More

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Collioure66190
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2012

Maguey is at its best at 8am. Get up early, catch a cab and swim in the glassy waters before the tourists come along and churn up the sea and raise the prices. The snorkelling is awesome the further out you go. Watch out for the prices. Maguey is getting more and more expensive and the vendors are taking advantage... More

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

Was extremely crowded during the holiday week in December. More

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Toronto, Canada
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76 reviews 76 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 1, 2011
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Playa Maguey is one of the widest beaches. The beach can be calm or it can have very high surf- totally depends on the winds and tides (as anywhere). If arriving by car, you have to walk down several flights of stairs to get to the beach. And then, what a view! Snorkelling at Maguey is even better than at... More

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