Playa Las Gatas, Protected beach cove in Zihuatanejo, Mexico.
Located in a sheltered bay, Playa Las Gatas extends 300 meters with soft sand shores and clear waters bordered by a man-made coral reef.
In the 1500s, Tarascan king Calzontzín commissioned the construction of an underwater barrier reef, establishing the first artificial reef system in the world.
Local fishermen maintain traditional fishing practices along the shore, providing fresh catches directly to beachfront restaurants that prepare regional Mexican seafood specialties.
Visitors reach the beach via water taxi services departing regularly from Zihuatanejo pier or by following a marked walking trail from Playa La Ropa.
The underwater environment features a submerged Christ the King statue at 10 meters depth, surrounded by coral formations and diverse marine species.
Location: Zihuatanejo de Azueta Municipality
GPS coordinates: 17.62099,-101.55150
Latest update: March 21, 2025 08:11
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