Beach sights in Acapulco
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Caletilla
A small beach blending into Playas Caleta in a cove on the south side of Península de las Playas. Both beaches are backed by a solid line of seafood palapa restaurants. The area is popular with families who have small children, as the water is very calm. All buses marked 'Caleta' heading down La Costera arrive here. The Mágico Mundo Marino aquarium sits on an islet just offshore, forming the imaginary line between the two beaches; boats go regularly from the islet to Isla de la Roqueta.
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Playas Caleta
A small, protected beach blending into Caletilla beach in a cove on the south side of Península de las Playas. Both beaches are backed by a solid line of seafood palapa restaurants. The area is popular with families, as the water is very calm. All buses marked 'Caleta' heading down La Costera arrive here. The Mágico Mundo Marino aquarium sits on an islet just offshore, forming the imaginary line between the two beaches; boats go regularly from the islet to Isla de la Roqueta.
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Isla de la Roqueta
This island has a popular (crowded) beach, and snorkeling and diving possibilities. You can rent snorkeling gear, kayaks and other water-sports equipment on the beach. Boats make the short trip every 20 minutes or so. A glass-bottomed boat makes a circuitous trip to the island, departing from the same beaches but traveling via La Virgen de los Mares (the Virgin of the Seas), a submerged bronze statue of the Virgen of Guadalupe.
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Bahía Puerto Marqués
The beaches on Bahía Puerto Marqués, are very popular, and its calm waters are good for waterskiing and sailing. You get a magnificent view of Bahía de Acapulco as the Carretera Escénica climbs south out of the city. Frequent 'Puerto Marqués' buses run along La Costera every 10 minutes from 05:00 to 21:00.
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Playa Revolcadero
Playa Revolcadero is a long, straight beach that has seen a recent explosion in luxury tourism and residential development. Waves are large and surfing is popular here, especially in summer, but a strong undertow makes swimming dangerous; heed lifeguards' instructions. Horseback riding along the beach is popular.
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Playa La Angosta
Playa La Angosta is in a tiny, protected cove on the west side of the peninsula. From the zócalo it takes about 20 minutes to walk here. Or you can take any 'Caleta' bus and get off near Hotel Avenida, on La Costera, just one short block from the beach.
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