Smaller Ports of Call in Mexico

There are some beautiful, smaller ports in Mexicobeaches and 9 bays to enjoy - some only
that very few cruise ships stop at - perhaps youaccessible by boat. The crystal clear water is just
are one of the lucky ones! While there are manyperfect for snorkeling, or if you prefer to remain
ships which dock at Acapulco, Cabo San Lucasabove the water, you can try your hand at a
and Ensenada, fewer still visit La Paz, Manzanillo orsailboat or catamaran ride. Nearby, enjoy the
Loreto. Even so, if you really want to visit ahistorical village of Santa Cruz Huatulco, with its
unique port, look for a ship which will be visitingmany shops and open-air artisans’ market.
lovely Huatulco or Topolobampo, the gateway toTopolobampo is located just 12 miles from the
the Copper Canyon.western end of the railroad which travels through
Huatulco is located very far down on Mexico'sMexico’s Copper Canyon, so it is used as a
Pacific coast - so far down in fact, that it is onstarting place for many shore excursions visiting
Mexico's southern - not western - coast. Becausethis rugged and beautiful area of Mexico.
of this, most cruises to Mexico don't include aTopolobampo means “watering place of the
stop at Huatulco, but if you are lucky enough tosea lions” in the language of the Mayo
cruise through the Panama Canal, you may stoppeople who once lived in the area. While you are
at this lovely, picturesque port.there, you can arrange to have a boat tour of
Huatulco is one of the few ports where you canthe bay which will include views of the sea lions
literally swim on a beach adjacent to your cruiseand dolphins which live there. At this time, only
ship - just think of the great photo opportunities!Holland America Cruises ports at Topolobampo.
The coastline is quite unspoiled, with over 30Enjoy your Mexican cruise!