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Isla La Roqueta

Isla La Roqueta
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Type of Attraction
Outlying Areas, Beaches, Lakes, Rivers
Neighborhood
Coast/Beach
Interests That Apply
Sports & Recreation, Outdoors, Photography
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Price: $0-$5
You'll need to pay for a ferry ride to reach the island. Prices at the island's restaurants vary, so bring your wallet if you plan on eating.
Is there parking?: No
Wheelchair Accessible: Partial
Mobility Obstacles: Dirt/off-road walking Waterways
Notes: Visitors must take a boat to the island, and most beaches and hiking trails will not be easily wheelchair accessible.
Water/Drinks: Available at attraction or nearby.
This is a good place to get: Snacks Dinner Lunch
Restrooms: Available
Notes: The restaurants have restrooms, but the beach and wilderness areas do not.
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Suzanne Barbezat & Benito Hernández

Suzanne Barbezat & Benito Hernández

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Benito Hernández and Suzanne Barbezat are tour guides licensed by the Mexican Secretary of Tourism. Through their tour company, Discover Oaxaca Tours (www.discover-oaxaca.com), they lead tours throughout Mexico, but they specialize in central Mexico ... More »


Our City Expert's Tips


Roqueta Island is just a few minutes away from downtown Acapulco (catch a boat in Playa Caleta or Playa Tlacopanocha). It is a protected nature reserve with hiking trails and two beaches. You could spend the day around the beach swimming, snorkeling, and sampling some seafood, but it's worth taking a hike up the hill to the lighthouse to see the amazing view from the top.

Playa Roqueta is the beach where the boats arrive so most folks just stay there, but if you would like to go to a more secluded beach, follow the trail to Playa Marin. There are no beach umbrellas or restaurants here--it's completely virgin.

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This is Acapulco's best site for snorkeling and scuba diving. You can rent gear on the island or bring your own.

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© Shonna Glenn