Barra Vieja Beach, Public beach in Acapulco de Juárez, Mexico.
The beach stretches several kilometers along the Pacific coast with fine light gray sand and a width ranging from 50 to 110 meters.
The beach derives its name from sand bank formations and sediments that accumulated over time at the mouth of the Papagayo River.
Local restaurants serve Pescado a la Talla, a traditional dish where whole fish is marinated in regional spices and grilled over hot coals.
Located 30 kilometers east of Acapulco near the International Airport, the beach offers horseback riding, all-terrain vehicle rentals, and surfing activities.
The beach features stronger waves than central Acapulco due to its open sea position, making it particularly suitable for experienced surfers.
GPS coordinates: 16.74839,-99.76396
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:35
Guerrero brings together Pacific coastline, colonial towns, and archaeological sites from pre-Hispanic civilizations. The landscape ranges from sandy beaches and offshore islands to cave systems and waterfalls in the mountainous interior of the Sierra Madre del Sur. Taxco displays baroque churches and silver mining heritage, while Acapulco combines modern resort areas with historical fortifications. The region preserves traces of different eras: Tehuacalco and Teopantecuanitlan document indigenous settlements, Santa Prisca Church showcases eighteenth-century colonial architecture, and Fort San Diego recalls the defensive structures of the colonial period. Natural spaces such as Cacahuamilpa Caves, the botanical garden in Acapulco, and remote beaches near Troncones or Barra de Potosí offer contrast to the cultural sites. The cliffs at La Quebrada and the bays around Zihuatanejo rank among the better-known coastal points, while smaller places like Ixcateopan present local history and rural life.
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