Disembarked and strolled into town which started right at the pier. All the stores and shops featured all the typical Mexican wares from silver jewelry to sarapes to pottery to art. I didn't buy this picture however was really tempted. I know we've all compared some of the art work we have in our homes and seems MY style of what I like is rather different
(which is fine by me). This photo spoke to me but will leave it to you all guess what 1 thing IN the photo dissuaded me from purchasing it.
After walking around for a while I ended up hiring a taxi for a couple hours along with an English speaking guide to drive me around. This particular town as it is designed specifically for tourists had like a 'Chamber of Commerce' in the middle where they openly advertised their prices to take you around. Have to say it was so nice to have this option vs trying to haggle with a tout about where you wanted to go, what you wanted to do and what you wanted to see. We went into the old town and, of course I wanted to see the church.
Stopped and bought a coconut as one of my most favourite things in the world to drink is coconut water. This kid had a truck full and his machete cutting of the coconut was pretty expert.
The tour guide fellow took me to the old part of town where there is a huge old weaving mill. Pretty crudely made and it was definitely huge. I'm not even sure given the width how the shuttles would be passed back and forth by one person. I didn't see any other tourists around so am thinking that this place wasn't too well known and the guide said they do work this place daily and sell their items locally (last photo).
One of the ladies came and showed me how they were making the dyes and indicated that all materials and dyes were made from every day objects - dried pomegranate skins, nuts etc. I'm show the series of photos as after she grated the pomegranate skin she then used a lime to be able to change the colour of the dye. Am proud of that photo as I actually caught a drop of the lime juice in mid-air. Was really quite interesting and I struggled with the 'to buy or not to buy' however I finally talked myself out of buying because (and I know this from past experience) - the colour run AND once your hardwood floor or wall is stained you can't get the stain out. Sad to say I didn't buy anything from this place but I know from past purchases that Mexican items are heavily naturally dyed and if you're not super careful one day they can ruin something else you might have.
This man was selling jewelry to the tourists back by the boat. Am thinking the silver he was selling was not the modern silver with rhodium but the old silver that you have to polish. Basing this on the polishing cloth he has. Years ago in Mexico you couldn't go into jewelry shops without seeing these black clothes everywhere as all the staff continuously polished the silver.
Stopped at this small cantina to buy a drink on my way back to the boat
Overall I can't quite put my finger on what made Huatulco appeal to me but I think it was the laid back nature of the Mexican people living there. Nobody was trying for all they were worth to get you to buy something and some of what they were selling was quite different. The humidity was probably over 100%. Super high.
The one problem with Huatulco is that it is relatively isolated. Would take with all the plane connections to get there close to 24 hours of travel. Something I'd have to factor in if I opted to return here in future.
The church that my eldest son got married in has recently been refurbished, with laminate flooring and blonde wood chairs, and I was appalled! The lovely old pews etc. all ripped out! 
I have questions but already asked my 'quota' for the day! 
but on the whole churches and their architecture I find very interesting.