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Caleta and Caletilla Beach is located on the peninsula
in Old Acapulco away from most of the hustle and bustle of tourist
crowds. On the weekend, it gets a little more crowded. These
two small beaches have very calm waters and make them good choices
if you have children. A nice collection of good and inexpensive
restaurants dot the waterfront. Beach chairs and umbrellas are
available for rent for the day. Nestled between the two small
beaches is the fun filled Mundo Marino aquarium which the kids
will also love. Motorboats to Isla la Roqueta also leave from
here. To get there, just take any bus marked "Caleta"
on La Costera.
Roqueta Beach and Island - Climb to the highest point
on Roqueta island and behold one of the most spectacular and
magnificent vistas of Acapulco Bay. But you don't want to waste
all your time just gawking, for the sun bathing, swimming or
snorkeling is excellent on the island. The easiest way to reach
the island is to take a motorboat or the glass bottom boat leaving
from Calenta Beach. The island boasts of an exceptional zoo
with lions, leopards, zebras, alligators, zebras as well as
an aviary and a serpentarium.
Playa La Angosta
There is another more serene beach on the west side of the
peninsula called Playa La Angosta. Take a bus marked "Caleta,"
get off near the Hotel Avenida and go east one block at you'll
arive at La Angosta Beach. The beach joins a sheltered, often
deserted cove. Just around the corner is La Quebrada where
the famous Mexican cliff divers perform their death defying
performance. Just around the bend, on a slight incline you
will find the amphitheater. Then hold your breath as you view
feats of diving that will change the meaning of the word "daredevil"
in your vocabulary.
Playa Tlacopanocha
Playa Tlacopanocha is a very small strip of sand that lies
south past the zócalo and the fishing boats. It is
not suited to sun bathing or swimming but it is a great place
to pick up a little local color by watching fisherman repair
their nets and boats.
Hornitos Beach
Early in the morning, this beach is alive with the preparations
of fishermen getting ready to start their day. Sit and watch
the fishermen pull in their nets filled with the catch that
you might eat in the restaurant of your choice tonight. It
is also a great place to take leisurely strolls and enjoy
some authentic regional delicacies and seafood served in the
little restaurants along the beach on the Costera Avenue where
you can see many of the fishermen selling their catch later
in the day.
Hornos Beach Also northeast of the bay
of Acapulco, lies Hornos, a great family beach with fine sand
and calm waters that the locals seem to prefer.
Condesa Beach
In the heart of the golden zone is one of the most popular
of the city beaches where young people go to meet and see
other young people (known as a great pre-night-life beach).
Playa Condesa's waves are fairly strong here. You'll recognize
it easily when you see Bishop's Rock, a small formation that
rises out of the sea where flocks of aquatic birds roost.
You will also see bungee jumping here at Paradise Bungy, which
always draws crowds. If you are not tolerant of alternative
lifestyles, you may want to steer clear of the gay section
of the beach located below the Bungy Jump and the Condesa
Hotel.
Icacos Beach
This is one of the largest and best of the beaches, however
it becomes very crowded at times. Swimming conditions are
good and if you delight in adventure, you can take a ride
in the hot air balloon, try the Skycoaster, go parasailing,
and rent waverunners on the beach. Boats and yachts will be
cruising around this part of the Acapulco bay during the high
season and hawkers and vendors can become pesky.
Secret Beach
A private exclusive beach in Santa Lucia's Bay close to Las
Brisas. The dense and beautiful fauna surrounding the beach
truly create a tropical paradise.
Guitarron Beach
Private beach located south of the Navy base in front of the
Radisson Hotel. This quiet small beach lays at the foot of
large rock formations surrounded by dense vegetation and beautiful
homes. Great for privacy and sun bathing. Also good for wave
runner rentals and water skiing.
Playa Puerto Marques
The beach here, part of Puerto Marques Bayand is favored by
tourists and locals. The entire beach is dotted with restaurants
that serve inexpensive fresh seafood and cold drinks. The
waves are fairly calm in this beautiful bay. You can get there
by car, taxi, bus or even by boat. It does get crowded
on the weekend, so if you are looking for peace and quiet,
try going on a weekday.
Playa Diamante, Playa Revolcadero, Mayan
Beach and Playa Gloria
lThese beaches are located south of town near the airport
in a newer development section. The beaches start at The Fairmont
Acapulco Princess & The Fairmont Pierre Marques hotels
and extend southward. This area is not considered safe for
swimming and is definitely not recommended for un-experienced
swimmers. The beaches, with fine white sand, lined with tropical
vegetation open directly to the sea and the continuous pounding
of the surf makes it ideal for surfers. Four of Acapulco's
golf courses are located in this area, along with some of
the newer developed resorts. Water sports of all kinds, wave
runners, ultra light airplanes and horseback riding are also
available. Also good for long walks and collecting sea shells.
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