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Salina Cruz, Oaxaca

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Salina Cruz (population 230,000) is located 83 miles (134 km) east of Huatulco, Oaxaca, on the Pacific coast at the Gulf of Tehuantepec. Here, coastal highway 200 intersects highway 185 which crosses the isthmus of Tehuantepec. Travelers driving to the coast of Oaxaca from the United States or Canada may use this route to avoid the slower mountain roads. The bus from Oaxaca City to Huatulco and Puerto Angel also passes through Salina Cruz.

Salina Cruz is a shipping port and the southern terminal for the railroad line that crosses the isthmus. It is near an oil-producing region and has a large oil refinery. It is not really a popular destination for tourists.

Hotels • Hoteles

Budget

• Económico

Hotel Posada del Jardín (9) 714-0162. Camacho 108, 2 blocks north of the plaza. Ceiling fans, courtyard, TV. US$9 (1998).
Hotel Altagracia (9) 714-0726. Av. 5 de Mayo 520. 1-1/2 blocks south of the plaza. Air-conditioning, restaurant. US$20 (1998)

Moderate

• Módico

Hotel Costa Real (9) 714-0293, 714-5111 fax. Progresso 22. 2 block NE of the plaza. Air-conditioning, TV, restaurant, parking. US$24 (1998)

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Restaurants • Restaurantes

Restaurant Viña del Mar (9) 714-2657. Camacho 100. 1-1/2 blocks north of the main plaza. Reasonable.
Café Istmeño East side of the plaza. Economical.
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Celebrations • Celebraciones

Oaxaca Festival del Mar A local celebration began in 2000, taking place annually December 26-30. Music, dance, arts.

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Beaches • Playas

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Surfing • Acuaplano

Best surfing is from March to October.

La Bamba Surf Camp Cesar Ramirez. Email: surfingmexico@yahoo.com. Meals, accommodations, transportation, and guides for beginning and experienced surfers. www.geocities.com/surfingmexico

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Transportation • Transportación

Cristóbal Colón (preferred), ADO, and Estrella blanca have daily 1st class bus service to Huatulco (2.5 hrs.), Pochutla (3.5 hrs.), Puerto Escondido (5 hrs.), and Oaxaca City (5 hrs.), with numerous daily departures. Estrella Blanca provides second-class service to these destinations. Other destinations are served as well.

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