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Tropical Landscapes along Oaxaca's Coast

The lush vegetation along the cost makes for some Hawaiian-looking landscapes

Until the 70s, the coast of Oaxaca was isolated from the rest of the country by the Southern Sierra Madre Mountain range, known for its high, rugged mountains and deep, fertile valleys. The area is surrounded by waterfalls, rivers, and wondrous mountainous landscapes. During May through December, the vegetation is a lush jungle green, offering a great variety of eco-tourism activities and a discovery its natural wonders.


	Views from the car arriving to Huatulco	(slow connection) (real)
	Excerpt from the Oaxaca DVD, English soundtrack (Spanish & French also on DVD)

From its peak at 12,300 feet, a mere 50 miles north from Huatulco, the Sierra Madre plunges abruptly toward the pacific coast, through dense tropical forests and shallow canyons. The lush vegetation and forests in this tropical region reminds many of Hawaii.

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