Las Peñitas, Mexico
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Beautiful beach framed by large rocks which give to its name, Peñitas is considered a unique and very rare, because its waters are calm, gentle waves and whitish sands, sometimes difficult to find in this part of the Guerrero coast, also in it we see the transition from a Nahuatl culture that prevailed in much of the large municipality of Tomatlan, painted with Petroglyphs stones that exist in this sandy medium texture, glimpse that our ancestors appreciated the beauty of Peñitas, leaving his message for future generations knew that this beach was considered favorite among Indians. The place has two bays open to the sea and a smaller protected by trunking. In this wave it is softer which allows swimming to practice without problem throughout the year. Both beaches have a large area of sand on all kinds of recreational activities practiced. Have hosting services in small bungalows, resturants and others. The tourist services are set only in this Easter becoming a village with all services, where we can find pharmacies, grocery terraces live music and disco, as well. as bars and restaurants The site lacks electricity; rejoice over night with the glow of a campfire, with the full sky of stars and small candles clarifying booths, or simply with a suspended and bright in the high. Las Peñitas is paradise and quiet. To counter the lack of non-brackish water, they have created helpful coastal freshwater wells. Thus, the work of bathing in the old way, running from out of the well to the use of the gourd to rinse, takes us back to an ancestral memory that civilization has forgotten. Although the beach is beside quiet, you should camp near the houses of fishermen, either by raising a tent or hanging a hammock in the arbor. Here, as in other pristine sites Guerrero, you can enjoy delicious food typical of the coast: fried fish, shrimp, rice and beans at moderate prices at the time you want. The privileged geographical position of the bay can see beautiful sunsets, framed by the sculptural lines of rocks.
Get There
By Road:
To reach the small bay of Las Peñitas take the road no. 200 that goes from Acapulco to National Pinoteca (Oaxaca) and less than 5 km before reaching the village of Marquelia, is a deviation to the right that leads to a dirt road directly to the beach.