Huatulco (Wa-tul-co) was founded in 1968 but started development in 1976. The eastern part will be for tourist and the rest will remain natural; lessons learned from the destruction of Acapulco. High rises will not exceed 4 levels with only Mexican or Mediterranean styles allowed.
There are 9 bays here, 4 will be communities and 5 will be left natural. With in the 9 bays there are 36 beaches!
Coral reefs abound, white coral but small animals make a protective coating changing the color. Within 6 months, 84 cruise ships visit this area. There are trees with long beans on them littering the ground. And instead of concrete pavement in parking places, large stone/rocks are buried in the ground with grass growing thru.
Marine soldiers with rifles and guns and everywhere but we are told do not take their pictures. There is no breeze or stirring in the air and it's very humid. Tremors are felt 5 times a week but they are short. Long spindle cactus grows among the brush on the hillsides with only 7 to 8 inches of rain a year.
Supposedly there is no crime except prices in the restaurants! Hotels range from $300./night for ocean view to $40./night for non-ocean view.
We are told of the unusual airport here and to find it online. It is very different!
A short stop for samples of Margaritas made with Mescal (cactus juice) and 3 types of Mole (mo-LAY). I like the one with the bite best. Then the 'piece a la resistance' ~ fried grasshoppers! They are very crunchy and leave a buttery taste afterward. The secret to trying 'new' things like this is not to look at what you are eating, just pop it in and give it a try. I had 3 samplings and can't tell you what they looked like other than they were whole and brown.
Tidbits: "Alto" Stop signs. Biggest painting of Virgin Mary in the world is in a church here in the downtown area. Petro translates to $3.80 to $4.00 a gallon. Oaxacca (wah-HAH-kah) is the name of both a state in Mexico and that state's capital city. It is 35 miles from Huatulco.
If you know me, then you can see many more pictures and info from my album from this cruise.
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