Huatulco (pronounced [waˈtulko] wah-TOOL-coe) ("Bahías de Huatulco"), centered around the town of La Crucecita Huatulco, is a tourist destination in Mexico. It is located on the Pacific coast of the state of Oaxaca. Huatulco's tourism industry is centered around its nine bays. Huatulco has a wide variety of accommodations to suit just about all budgets. From rooms for rent, small economy hotels, vacation condominiums, bed and breakfast, along with several luxury resorts standing on the shores of Tangolunda Bay. The Camino Real, Las Brisas, Gala and Barceló are examples of the most popular larger resorts in the area. Huatulco has nine bays with thirty-six beaches, many of which are accessible only by boat. With the help of local guides and businesses, one can explore the beaches and bays in relative privacy, or dive to see tropical fish and coral. In addition to the beaches, one can explore and shop in the small communities of Huatulco, such as Santa Cruz, La Crucecita, or old Santa María Huatulco (the municipal seat). When doing so, one can travel between the communities by bus or taxi. The entire area has a "small town" feel about it and is rarely crowded with tourists with the exception of the Christmas and Semana Santa holiday periods.