Playa Maruata, Pacific beach in Maruata, Mexico
Playa Maruata consists of three distinct beach sections, each with different water conditions: an eastern area with calm waves, a middle part featuring caves, and a western zone where currents are stronger. This diversity creates different experiences along the shoreline.
This coastal area has long served fishing communities as a source of food and income for their survival and development. The region's connection to the Pacific has shaped settlement patterns and economic activity in Michoacán for a long time.
Local fishing families depend on these waters for their livelihood, maintaining practices passed down through generations. The beach remains central to how the community sustains itself daily.
Basic facilities are available in the town center, including seafood restaurants, shops, and accommodations from camping to cabañas. Plan according to which beach section you want to visit, as conditions vary significantly and each area requires different preparation.
Green sea turtles arrive between July and December to lay their eggs along the protected shoreline. This makes it an important nesting ground for these remarkable marine animals.
Location: Maruata
GPS coordinates: 18.27120,-103.34359
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:06
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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