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Island · Acapulco, Guerrero
Isla La Roqueta
Island covered in forest at the entrance to Acapulco Bay, a few minutes by boat from Caleta Beach, with calm beaches, trails and a lighthouse.
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About Isla La Roqueta
La Roqueta lies at the entrance of Acapulco Bay, opposite Caleta and Caletilla beaches, in traditional Acapulco. It is a hilly island covered in dry forest, with small calm-water beaches on the bay side.
Boats depart from Caleta Beach and take only a few minutes. Some have glass bottoms and pass by the Virgin of the Seas, a submerged bronze statue a few meters deep, between the beach and the island.
On the island, the main beach has simple restaurants and snorkel gear rental. A trail climbs through the vegetation to the lighthouse at the top, offering views of the open sea and the city. Around the rocks you can snorkel with reef fish.
The island is a protected area, and visits are only during the day.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Half day.
Best time
In the morning, when the sea is calmer and the water clearer.
How to get there
Boats leave from Caleta Beach, in traditional Acapulco, about 2 km from the Zócalo. The crossing takes only a few minutes.
Tip
Ask for a glass-bottom boat to see the Virgin of the Seas. Bring water for the trail to the lighthouse.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Isla La Roqueta
How do you get to La Roqueta?
By boat from Caleta Beach, in a few minutes.
What is the Virgin of the Seas?
A submerged bronze statue between Caleta Beach and the island, seen from glass-bottom boats.
Can you snorkel at La Roqueta?
Yes, around the rocks at the main beach.