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Originally Posted by Krazy Kruizers
The “new” resort town of La Crucecita (adjoining Santa Cruz de Huatulco) is not really new at all. The tiny fishing village slept on the Tehuantepec shore for centuries, and as the rest of the world raced forward in a whirlwind, relaxed tradition governed the villages of Huatulco. In the 1990’s everything changed. The secret resort was targeted by Fornatur, the Mexican development corporation, and building began. To their credit, the designers kept the look and feel of a seaside Mexican village and even though La Crucecita is the center of the attractive modern resort area. Change is always in the air as modern shopping complexes, resorts, and restaurants go up in response to increasing popularity. Visitors are confused when people refer to the community as “Santa Cruz”, but the names “Santa Cruz” and “La Crucecita” are used interchangeably. The zocalo is the main plaza adjacent to the marina, and although developers have tried very hard to make the town look “authentic”, you really never escape the feeling of being in a tourist resort. Nevertheless, there is something to suit anyone’s taste and hedonistic desire.
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Thank you so much for the detailed history of Huatulco. It is really nice to know the history of the place you are planning to go to. It will help people appreciate the place more and recognize their culture . Sometimes people visit a place with only the beaches or the scenery in their mind. It is very educational for the whole family if they also know the background of the place. |