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Barra Vieja |
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The beach of Barra Vieja is considered as a small island, given the fact that it lies between the mighty River Papagayo, the Lagoon of Tres Palos and a branch of the river which acts as an overflow outlet, releasing its waters into the Pacific Ocean.
This sand bar stretches for several kilometres and varies between 50 and 110 meters in width. The fine sand is light grey in tone; due to the fact that it is on the open seas, the waves are continuous and vary between regular to strong; the slope of the beach is pronounced.
There are several businesses along the length of the beach where you can enjoy seafood such as the famous local dish of 'pescado a la talla' and other Mexican food.
You can also rent horses and gallop along the beach to your hearts' content.
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| The Beaches of Caleta & Caletilla |
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These were the first beaches to attract tourism to the area given their tame waters, the result of the natural protection afforded by the Isla de la Roqueta, which breaks the currents of the Pacific Ocean and thus provides a tranquil sea that bathes the soft, golden sands of the beaches.
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Condesa |
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Situated strategically in the centre of Santa Lucia Bay and in the heart of the Zona Dorada, this is the second phase of the port's growth, a privilaged location that has resulted in it becoming the nerve centre for the Santa Lucia Bay, a corridor of beauty, both feminine and masculine, in the form of vitality which provides a non-stop festive atmosphere, aided by the sounds of different types of music streaming out of the restaurants located along the edge of the bay. The waves are strong here, the beach deeply inclined and the sand is of a medium size.
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La Quebrada |
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La Quebrada is located just a few blocks from the centre of the port, in the old quarter of the city, and is a beautiful natural setting with steep cliffs.
It is here where the intrepid natives offer tourists a glimpse of their talents, launching themselves from the tops of the steep cliffs from a height of 35 metres.
This is an indescribable spectacle. On entering the water, the divers have just 4 and a half metres of water in which to avoid getting a hard knock against the rocky sea bed, supposedly after entering the water at a speed of 80 or 90 kilometres per hour.
This spectacle has been seen by millions of tourists since being invented through bets between fishermen, around the year 1934, to see who was daring enough to throw themselves from the highest possible point of the steep-sloping cliffs that hide a small cove.
The first registered diver to throw himself to the mercy of the sea and rocks from a heaight of 35 metres was Rigoberto Apak Ríos. He injured an arm and never again attempted the feat. He was followed by Roberto Navarrete, El Lobo (the wolf) and then came Rafael Alvarado, El Chango (the monkey); from then on the tradition became stronger and stronger.
Currently there are 33 divers, between the ages of 10 and 56, who continue to thrill the spectators with their daring and talent. Sometimes the injuries received are quite serious.
La Quebrada is one of the most frequented sites the world over, and has served as a location for both national and foreign film crews.
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Roqueta Beach |
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Located opposite Caleta and Caletilla. The crossing is a great experience given that the boats used are fitted with glass bottoms, thus permitting the observation of the local marine life and the Virgen Patrona de los Pescadores (The fisherman's patron Virgin) in her undersea bed.
It is said that Roqueta Island was formerly a haunt of pirates that attacked the Chinese Nao and the Galleons of Manilla. On arrival to the island you'll discover a beach with tranquil waves and a small zoo.
This beach became internationally famous for the Donkey of Roqueta, which would drink all the beer anyone gave it, without losing its composure. It was never seen to be 'indisposed' or tottering.
Nowaday, this is one of the sites favoured by lovers of scuba diving, given the vast array of marine life typical to the area, especially the highly-coloured fish species.
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Coyuca Lagoon |
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This lagoon lies around 35 kilometres to the north-east of Acapulco, along highway 200. It runs parallel to the littoral to the west of Acapulco Bay, with a length of approximately 10 kms. and runs from east to west with a maximum width of 5 kms.
The Lagoon stretches from Pie de la Cuesta to the Barra de Coyuca, which joins the Pacific Ocean. This beautiful and extensive lagoon has several small islands: La Montañosa, Los Pájaros, La Pelona and El Presidio, all of which you may visit by way of an enjoyable boat trip. This is also an ideal place to practise water sports.
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| Pie de la Cuesta |
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Internationally famous for its spectacular sunsets, Pie de la Cuesta is situated 10 kms. to the north-east of Acapulco, and has an exceptionally strong and tumultuous sea, making swimming dangerous. Unless you happen to be a dolphin, take note.
The beach is on the open seas and stretches along the coastline with a width of between 60 and 80 metres, the sand is a fine, coffee-coloured and slopes gently into the sea.
There are several small restaurants along the beach where you can enjoy fresh seafood platters. before or after which you can rent one of the many horses on offer for a gallop (or walk) along the sands or just take in the well-renowned, spectacular sunsets.
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| Icacos Beach |
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The largest extention of the bay, located on the southern shore. This beach begins at the Hotel Presidente, where the waves are vigorous, and ends at the Hotel Hyatt Regency where the waves are tranquil. This is the official base of Mexico's Navy.
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| La Angusta Beach |
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Accessible only by boat, given that it is just a thin beach which lies opposite La Quebrada. The only plus is the view to the open sea.
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| Tlacopanocha Beach |
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Just by the pier opposite the Zocalo (main square), the waves here are tranquil and this is where the smal boats set off from with their impatient fishermen aboard on a daily basis in search of a big haul.
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| Revolcadero Beach |
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A perfect place to contemplate the majesty of the Ocean. Located at the side of the scenic highway that leads to the airport, after Puerto Márquez.
This is an open-sea beach so the waves are strong and constant. Take note that the tide here is strong to the point of being dangerous. Be careful!
The beach has a greyish-colour sand and stretches for several kilometers with a width ranging from 100 to 200 metres.
Here you can also rent horses and surfboards. There are small restaurants with typically local food, basically all the products available from the sea.
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| The Beaches of Tamarindo, Hornos and Hornitos |
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Ideal for water sports. Spectators also throng the beach from early morning to watch the fishermen unloading their catch from the small launches after an all-night fishing trip.
The names Hornos and Hornitos are a blast from the past when brick factories lined the shore and produced the basics for the construction of the port's first hotels.
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| Puerto Marquez |
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To the southeast of Acapulco, the place is surrounded by exhuberant vegetation with a tranquil sea. This is an excellent place for those who like water sports. Medium-sized golden sand awaits you here, the beach has a slight slope and moderate waves and is around one kilometer long and 30 metres wide. The beachfront offers several restaurants where you can savour fresh-seafood platters or typical Mexican dishes whilst enjoying the view of the bay.
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