Caleta and Caletilla beach
Caleta and Caletilla are the main beaches of Acapulco resort. You will fall in love with them for soft sand, clear and warm water, numerous entertainments, and colorful locality. Near it, there are situated one of the most colorful Mexican markets, several fashionable restaurants, cozy bars and cafes with world's best tequila.
Photos
Beach description
Caleta and Caletilla are the beaches of Acapulco having the following advantages:
- convenient location - both beaches are situated in the central part of the resort. Local and intercity buses, taxi, and transport boats go to them;
- order - the territory of Caleta and Caletilla is cleaned several times a day. There are many trash cans of different size;
- viewpoints - from the beach, you can see the neighboring island (La Roqueta), Caribbean Sea and neighboring lands;
- safety - 90% of the local cohort are families with children and family couples. There are no marginal people here (but anyway, make sure that you keep an eye on your belongigs).
Caleta and Caletilla are characterized by smooth depth increase, warm water, and almost complete absence of rain (not more than 300 mm per year). The neighboring island protects the beaches from high waves and the Atlantic wind. What about surface, the beach is covered with soft sand, so pleasant for bare feet.
Caleta and Caletilla beaches are perfect for swimming with children, sunbathing, and snorkeling. Moreover, their guests swim in boats, go for sea tours, ride rented scooters, and taste Mexican food.
Caleta and Caletilla are the most popular beaches of Acapulco. Thousands of people from different corners of the world relax here on working days and on weekends. In order to occupy a good place by water, you should come earlier.
When is the best time to go?
From May to October, heavy rains and tornadoes are usually played off the Mexican coasts. So the best time to visit the country is from November to March. However, it should be mindful of that prices in the high season are higher than usual.
Video: Beach Caleta and Caletilla
Infrastructure
20 meters away from the coastline, the 3 star hotel Boca Chica Hotel is situated. It has the following facilities:
- free internet and a parking lot;
- the opportunity to move in with pets;
- outdoor pools for children and adults;
- bar with lounge zone and hookahs;
- laundry;
- SPA center;
- small cozy restaurant with Mexican and world cuisine.
Guests are serviced by multi-language staff ready to deliver food and drinks to the room, take tourists from the airport or drive them back, and walk their pets. Hotel rooms are equipped with mini bars, air conditioners, and refrigerators. Special rooms are equipped for smokers. Smoking is prohibited outside them.
Caleta and Caletilla beaches have water closets, changing cabins, sling chairs and sun umbrellas. Beside them, there is a market with food, clothes, souvenirs, and household appliances. 300 meters away from the beach, there are a few good bars and restaurants.
Weather in Caleta and Caletilla
Best hotels of Caleta and Caletilla
All hotels of Caleta and CaletillaUseful information
The beach waters have large jellyfish that sting the tourists from time to time. These bites are not dangerous: they disappear in 1-2 days and don't threaten the tourist's health. In local pharmacies, you can buy products accelerating skin recovery.
A little tip: don't buy food from beach vendors. Most of them just pretend to work in restaurants. Collaboration with them ends with purchasing junk food, overpayment, and in the worst cases, intoxication.
It is not recommended to get to Caleta and Caletilla beaches by common buses - they are almost always overcrowded. If possible, buy a ticket for tourist transport. When you order taxi, ensure that a driver does not use a teller and does not overprice 2-3 times.