Isle of La Roqueta

This small isle with lush vegetation located in the Bay of Acapulco can be reached in just thirty minutes from Playa Caleta. A nice way of reaching it is on glass-bottom boats where to dazzle whilst discovering the sea bottom with the tropical flora and fishes.

It is a protected natural area managed by the "Secretaría de Marina", in charge of guarding it. It is an incredible ecosystem that shelters iguanas and many indigenous species, and a zoo with a wide range of exotic animals.

Very close to the isle, the "Virgen de los Mares" (Our Lady of the Seas) is sunk beneath the surface. This image measures 2.45 metres (8 ft) high and was placed there by Apolonio Castillo, a sportsman from Acapulco. At the top of the isle hillock, there is a lighthouse that can be visited and from where outstanding views can be appreciated.