Santa María Huatulcois a town andmunicipalityinOaxacain south-westernMexico. It is part of thePochutla Districtin the east of theCosta Region. The meaning of Huatulco, or Guatulco Coatulco is, "where they worship the tree", referring to an ancient legend.
Its ecosystem is lowland deciduous and includes mahogany, cedar, cashew and many other species of tree. Wildlife includes squirrel, opossum, skunk, raccoon, coati, ringtail, armadillos, ocelots and white-tailed deer.
With many stunning beaches, as well as ecological reserves that contain diverse nesting birds and reptiles, the municipality is also the home ofHuatulco National Park.The area is served byBahías de Huatulco International Airport.
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