Huatulco : Profile

Location

Huatulco (Bahias de Huatulco) is a resort town located at the southern end of Mexico’s Pacific Coast, south of Acapulco. It sits at the foot of the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains on a series of nine bays, surrounded by quiet, unspoiled tropical beauty.

It is a very useful location to wait out strong winds or to clear in or out of Mexico.

Clearance

The popular cruising guides (Rains and Charlie's) mention Enrique at this marina as being very helpful and knowledgeable, however Enrique no longer works here, and the new staff, while very pleasant, do not speak any English.

The marina also cannot assist with zarpes or clearance out of the country. After obtaining proof that your marina bill is paid, you must go to the Port Captain in Santa Cruz, then to the bank, then to Immigration, then to Customs (with perhaps another bank visit). Customs makes arrangements to inspect your boat. You will need to start all this several days in advance of your anticipated weather window for the Tehuantepec if you are going south.

The Port Captain, Immigration, and Customs are only open 9-5 on weekdays.

Last updated January 2010.

Docking

The marina is 30 minute walk (or 14 pesos by taxi) from the town, where there is a supermarket, also hardware stores and some chandlery/fishing supplies. No buses available. Telephone for a taxi.

Marina Chahue
Tel:(958)587 2652
marinachahue@hotmail.com
Opening Hours: 9-5 on weekdays and 9-2 on weekends
15deg 45.97N, 96deg 07.2W.
The entrance to the marina is extremely narrow and has several jogs; cruisers advise to stay in the exact centre. Power and water to all pontoons. Cold water outdoor showers. Surge and current in the marina makes safe manuevering very difficult for boats over 30' long. For fuel, yachts must go to the commercial dock in town.
Last Updated January 2010.

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