Pie de la Cuesta
A narrow sandbar beach northwest of the city, with the Pacific on one side and a lagoon on the other, famous for hammocks, coconuts, and spectacular sunsets.
Pie de la Cuesta is a narrow sandbar about 15 kilometers northwest of Acapulco, with the Pacific on one side and the Coyuca Lagoon on the other. The beach is lined with simple seafood restaurants and hammocks, making it a classic place to watch the sunset. The open-sea waves are large and the rip currents strong, so swimming is not advised, though horseback riding and watching surfers are popular. Sea turtle hatchling release events are held from July to December. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi or bus from the old town, and visitors should avoid returning too late after sunset.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Laguna de Coyuca
- Palma Sola Archaeological Zone
- La Quebrada Cliff Divers
- Casa de los Vientos (Exekatlkalli) Diego Rivera Mural
- Fuerte de San Diego
- Zócalo & Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de la Soledad
- Parque Papagayo
- Playas Caleta y Caletilla