Getting here
How to Get to Barra de la Cruz
Jun 2026 · 5 min read
Barra de la Cruz is a small Zapotec village off the Mex 200 highway on the coast of Oaxaca. It's remote — that's the point — but it's easier to reach than you'd think. Almost everyone comes through Huatulco.
Fly into Huatulco (HUX)
Huatulco International Airport (HUX) is the closest airport — about 28 miles (45 minutes by car) from Barra. It has direct flights from Mexico City year-round and seasonal connections from the US and Canada. From Mexico City the hop is roughly an hour.
From the airport to Barra
- Taxi: the simplest option — roughly $20 USD (about 350–450 MXN), 45 minutes door to door.
- Rental car: from ~$25 USD/day in Huatulco. Handy for exploring the coast on flat days.
- Collectivo: the budget route, ~50 MXN. Drops you on the highway, then a 20-minute walk into town.
- Private transfer: we can arrange a driver to meet your flight — just ask on WhatsApp.
Driving in
Head east on the Mex 200 toward Salina Cruz and take the signed Barra de la Cruz turnoff. The last stretch into town and down toward the point is a dirt road — fine for a normal car in the dry season; take it slow after heavy rain.
Cash, fuel & groceries
There's no ATM in Barra and most places are cash-only, so pull pesos in Huatulco before you drive in. Fill the tank and grab groceries there too — the bungalows have full kitchens, and it's the last proper supermarket on the way.
Questions
- What's the closest airport to Barra de la Cruz?
- Huatulco (HUX), about 45 minutes away by car. Puerto Escondido (PXM) is the next option, roughly 2.5 hours up the coast.
- Can I get to Barra without renting a car?
- Yes. A taxi or private transfer from Huatulco is easy and affordable, and the village itself is walkable. A car is only worth it if you plan to explore other breaks.
- How far is Puerto Escondido from Barra de la Cruz?
- Roughly 2.5 to 3 hours by car up the coast — a common add-on for a longer Oaxaca surf trip.
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