Parks Manager

Getting to Huatulco National Park

Huatulco National Park sits in Oaxaca, Mexico, with Sector H Tres the nearest town of any size — about 7.7 km (4.8 mi) out, or roughly 13 min of driving.

Towns to base yourself in

Towns nearest Huatulco National Park
TownDistanceEstimated drive
Sector H Tres7.7 km (4.8 mi)13 min
Crucecita8.9 km (5.5 mi)15 min
Cuapinolito (Azulillo)17.8 km (11.1 mi)30 min
Santa María Huatulco18.9 km (11.7 mi)31 min
La Erradura20 km (12.5 mi)33 min
San Isidro Apango20.5 km (12.7 mi)34 min
Benito Juárez23.2 km (14.4 mi)37 min
San Miguel del Puerto23.2 km (14.4 mi)37 min

How to read these numbers

Distances are straight-line between the town and the park centre. Drive estimates add a road factor and an average speed, which is close enough for planning but wrong wherever mountains, ferries, or seasonal closures are involved.

Inside a large park, getting from the entrance to the part you came to see can add another hour or more.

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Common questions

What is the closest town to Huatulco National Park?

Sector H Tres, about 7.7 km (4.8 mi) away — roughly 13 min of driving.

Where should I stay when visiting Huatulco National Park?

The practical bases are Sector H Tres, Crucecita, and Cuapinolito (Azulillo) — all within a reasonable drive of the park.