The beaches of Caleta in Acapulco

Caleta and Caletilla beaches.

Acapulco’s history began in these placid beaches as a frame of the beginning of this internationally renowned tourist destination. Caleta and Caletilla are the ideal places for tourists who like to experience the tropical experience to the full extent. Tourism and local families regularly attend Caleta and Caletilla to savor the culinary delights of their restaurants, fish a la talla, shrimp a la diabla, octopus in love or the classic fish quesadillas with ceviche, Acapulco’s traditional particular label. In addition to their stay at the warmest and most quiet beaches of Acapulco, visitors can enjoy a ride on a glass bottom boat to La Roqueta Island or discover marine species of the Pacific Ocean at the Magic Marine World Aquarium.

Manzanillo Beach.

Although this beach has a prime location, few locals and even fewer tourists know about this haven tucked away in the port marine area, which offers to those who discover it, a gentle tide, warm clear waters and the exclusivity of a private beach. On the way to Manzanillo beach you will find Ernest Garcia Moragas park, whose paths show the lush tropical vegetation and the dry dock, where they build and renovate boats. Locals have preserved here the typical cabanas where they prepare Acapulco’s food delights such as fish a la talla, ceviche and seafood cocktails.

Langosta Beach.

Playa Langosta also known as La Angosta, is located in the traditional area of Acapulco, on Adolfo Lopez Mateos drive, 2 km from the Zocalo and is unique in its kind to be bounded in the south by the Patal hill and to the north by la Pinzona hill, protecting it from the Pacific Ocean’s high waves. The beach was named after the lobster fishing done here, but most tourist prefer the place for it’s quiet tide and breathtaking sunsets, as well as its proximity to La Quebrada and Symphonia of the Sea, important tourist attractions. It has an restaurant area where visitors can taste typical local dishes and fresh seafood, plus rental equipment is available for scuba diving.