Salina Cruz, Oaxaca

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 Guasti C. Guaymas, between Av. Camacho and Av. 5 de Mayo. older building, repainted, rooms have bath, TV, and fan. $200 pesos. (3/14)
• Hotel Magda Av. 5 de Mayo, between C. Guaymas and C. Mazatlan. older building, original condition, rooms have bath, TV and fan. $180 pesos. (3/14)
• Hotel Posada del Jardín (9) 714-0162. Camacho 108, 2 blocks north of the plaza. Ceiling fans, courtyard, TV. US$9 (1998).
• Posada Santa Rita (971) 720-2782, 107-0918 (Mexico). Constancia 107 Barrio Espinal, near the centro. Large, comfortable rooms, Wi-Fi, cable TV, air conditioning, private baths, parking. US$21 and up. surfingmexico@yahoo.com (11/10)
• 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 America (971) 720-2663. Calle Progreso #24, Col. Centro. Restaurant, free WiFi, cable TV, air-conditioning, room service, beach club. reservaciones@hotelamerica.com.mx. (3/10)
• Hotel Bugambilias 110 Av. 5 de Mayo, between C. Manzanillo and C. Progreso. Newer building, clean, neat, rooms include bath, TV, and air conditioning. $350 pesos, but reportedly discounted to $200 pesos for a single night's stay. (3/14)
• 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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• Oaxaca Festival del Mar A local celebration began in 2000, taking place annually December 26-30. Music, dance, arts.

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• 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

Local busses run between the bus stations and the center of town on Av. Ferrocarril.

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.

The SUR Terminal, with frequent departures to Tehuantepec, Juchitan and beyond, is located immediately south of the central square on Av. 5 de Mayo, between C. Acapulco and C. Coatzacoalcos. (3/14)

The ADO terminal is located about 10 blocks north of the central square, on Av. Morelos. (3/14)

AU De Paso buses stop approx three km north of the cental square near the intersection of the Carr. Costera 200 and the Carr. TransIstmica. (3/14)

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