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What you will visit:
La Crucecita: A Mexican food sampling experience
A charming, authentic town on the coast of Oaxaca, La Crucecita is anchored by a lively "zocalo," or square, where locals gather. You can admire the historic church where an intricate mural of the Virgin of Guadalupe is painted in its dome, peruse artisan shops, and indulge in the restaurants, cafés and treats from the traditional markets, where an abundance of local specialties are found. Your guide will introduce such delicacies as fine Mexican chocolates, aromatic coffees, "chapulines" (crispy grasshoppers), piping hot tortillas, and mezcal, a distilled alcoholic beverage made from a type of agave called the maguey plant. For those who opt to explore independently, the tree-lined streets are studded with boutiques displaying locally made pottery and handicrafts.

What you will see along the way:
Huatulco, located on the rugged Oaxacan coastline, is surprisingly leafy, with many species of trees and lush vegetation set against a backdrop of the foothills of the Sierra Madre del Sur, the clear blue waters of the coastline, and numerous hidden bays. La Crucecita is approximately 1.4 miles from the cruise ship port.

Lunch:
Dine at La Playa Macuil Restaurant, featuring a specialty menu crafted from television personality and award-winning chef Andrew Zimmern's recipe of one of his favorite meals when visiting Huatulco: shrimp with green chilis and avocado-tomatillo sauce tacos. It's a regional dish with variations based on the state where it is made and is always delicious.

Photo Opportunity:
Your day of discovery begins with a photo stop overlooking the picturesque views of the Bay of Tangolunda, a luxury resort area. Be sure to snap a selfie with the ocean as a backdrop and pose with friends under the Huatulco sign, a perfect memory of your day.