Hike· Bahías de Huatulco· Mexico
Copalita Eco-Archaeological Park (Huatulco)
15° 47.4′ N · 96° 3.4′ W · approximate
A jungle park east of Tangolunda with a small museum of Zapotec and Mixtec finds, the ruins of a small pyramid temple and a stone path climbing through dry forest to a sea-cliff overlook.
Practical
Approximate: near the mouth of the Río Copalita, east of the OSM position of Playa La Bocana (15.7869, -96.0525). Taxi from Tangolunda or La Crucecita. Buildings and walkways are made of local huanacaxtle hardwood. Allow a half day; bring water.
Best for
A shore day of archaeology and birding
Nearby
- Bahía Conejos Anchorage (Huatulco)1 NM away
- Isla Montosa Dive Site (Bahía Conejos)2.2 NM away
- Bahía Tangolunda2.5 NM away
- Punta Arrocito Dive Site3 NM away
- Bahía Chahué Training and Night Dives3.9 NM away
- Café Juanita (Marina Chahué)4.1 NM away
- Marina Chahué4.1 NM away
- Huatulco Dive Center (Playa Chahué)4.3 NM away
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