Mexico Guide
Acapulco and the Pacific beaches
Laguna de Coyuca
Laguna de Coyuca is a vast freshwater lake said to be three times the size of Acapulco Bay, which only connects with the sea after heavy rains. Fringed with palms, and rich in bird and animal life, the lagoon is big enough to accommodate both the ubiquitous noisy jet skiers and the more sedate boat trips that visit the three lagoon islands. Various outfits along the hotel strip offer tours – prices hover around M$85 per person – but it's worth checking what's on offer and how long the cruise is, as times tend to differ. Most boats stop on one island for lunch (not included in the price) and swimming. The bus ("Pie de la Cuesta") runs east every ten minutes or so past the zócalo along Costera. The last bus back leaves around 8pm.