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Crucecita

Crucecita is a town in Santa María Huatulco district, Oaxaca, Mexico of about 15,130 people. Within 50 km by road there are 173 places to visit: 89 beaches & coast, 25 churches and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Bahia de Tembo, Playa Zipolite and Santa María Tonameca.

15.7689° N, 96.1350° WPop. 15,130

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Within 30 km120 places
Within 50 km173
Must-see4
Notable85
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Bahia de Tembo

Beach · 53 km · Oaxaca

Playa Zipolite, beach near Crucecita
Must-see

Playa Zipolite

Beach · 53 km · San Pedro Pochutla

Santa María Tonameca, beach near Crucecita
Must-see

Santa María Tonameca

Beach · 55 km · Santa María Tonameca

Places near Crucecita by type

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One day from Crucecita

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:29 pm

39 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Crucecita
  2. Playa Tornillobeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Bahía de Conejosbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Playa Violínbeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Playa Cacalutabeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Parque Nacional Huatulcobeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Crucecita
Today’s loopCrucecitaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Crucecita?

Playa Chahue (beach, about 2 km), Playa Santa Cruz (beach, about 2 km), Playa La Esperanza (beach, about 2 km), Playa Yerbabuena (beach, about 3 km), Bahía de Santa Cruz (beach, about 3 km), Playa El Tejón (beach, about 3 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Crucecita?

173 places on Spotwander: 89 beaches & coast, 26 other attractions, 25 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest beach to Crucecita?

Kevin Beach, about 1 km by road; La Bocana de Copalita (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Crucecita?

Alcance Huatulco, about 1 km by road; Comunidad Huatulco (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Crucecita?

Start in Crucecita, visit Playa Tornillo, then Bahía de Conejos, then Playa Violín, then Playa Cacaluta, then Parque Nacional Huatulco, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.