Mexican Pacific coast
The west of Mexico is washed by the waters of the Pacific Ocean. Although not so tourists visited both the Caribbean coast of the Yucatan, it still offers great beaches. The most famous big resort is the famous Acapulco, but you will also find beautiful beaches without huge hotels, such as the surroundings of Mazunte.
Puerto Marquez
The contrast to Acapulco
After leaving Acapulco and crossing small mountain ridge you will find yourself in a different world. Instead of beaches surrounded by skyscrapers you get to a nice relaxing cove with beautiful views of the green hills rising almost directly from the ocean. continue reading
Acapulco´s beaches
Mexican beach legend
Acapulco – metropolis with million inhabitants on the southern Pacific coast lying between big bay and mountain ridges is one of the world's beach legends. The greatest glory, when Hollywood stars were coming here, has already passed and you can meet here mostly local visitors. After all, a lot of people nowadays prefer more private environment than skyline of 25storey hotels along the beach. However, if you are planning a bigger trip around Mexico, it is not bad to stop here at least for a day or two. continue reading
Swimming in San Agustinillo
Swimming next to Mazunte
Next to the famous Mazunte is another beautiful bay of San Agustinillo. For many, it is even nicer than Mazunte thanks to the distinctive cliff in the middle. As in Mazunte, you will be tormented / entertained by bigger waves. continue reading
Swimming in Mazunte
Relax in a relaxing Mexican resort
If you don't need huge hotels for luck, then Mazunte is the ideal place to relax. The picturesque bay is surrounded only by low cabañas and life flows here slowly. Some people here may only mind larger waves continue reading