Playa la Ropa, Pacific coast beach in Zihuatanejo, Mexico.
Playa la Ropa is a 1.5-kilometer (approximately 1 mile) sandy beach along the Pacific coast in Guerrero state, framed by palm groves and mountain ridges that rise behind the shore.
A Spanish merchant vessel carrying textiles sank offshore during the colonial period, causing fabrics to wash ashore and eventually naming the beach. This shipwreck story connects the place to centuries of maritime trade.
Fishermen still sell their catch fresh from the boats to the restaurants along the shore, a daily practice that shapes how locals and visitors experience the waterfront.
Water temperatures remain warm year-round between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit (24-29 °C), making swimming comfortable at any time. The bay's natural shape creates sheltered areas that work well for visitors of all ages.
Ocean currents create natural swimming pools within the bay that function like protected water areas for both active play and leisure. These naturally formed zones give the beach a distinctive advantage for water-based activities.
Location: Zihuatanejo de Azueta Municipality
GPS coordinates: 17.62986,-101.54613
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:07
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.
Mexico has beaches that stay away from the crowds of common tourist spots. They stretch from the sheltered bays of Quintana Roo, where sea turtles come to lay eggs, to the quiet coasts of Baja California Sur. These places keep their natural feel: clear waters, coral reefs filled with colorful fish, and the daily rhythm of local fishermen. To get to many of these beaches, you need to take a boat or walk along a trail, making them places only the truly curious travel to. In the south of the country, near Jalisco and Guerrero, other beaches remain wild. They offer white or gray sandy shores lined with limestone rocks or rainforests. Small fishing villages along the coast stay authentic: the residents sell their catch directly on the sand, and seafood restaurants serve fresh catches. There are no large hotel complexes or busy coastal roads. Most visitors here are looking for quiet and nature, away from the busy seaside resorts.
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