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Barra Vieja Beach

Carretera Barra Vieja, Km 12, Acapulco 39879, Mexico
Ranked #3 of 42 attractions in Acapulco
4.5 of 5 stars 40 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Activities: Sunbathing
Description: A peaceful, popular beach.
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Acapulco
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

You can be hit by the 4 wheel motorcycles there! Nice place to have lunch. Ask for the local dish "Pescado a la Talla". Take care of the undertow. More

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New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

The water is definately cleaner here than in Acapulco, but the waves are rough, not good for gentle swimming. More

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Mexico City, Mexico
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

good beach, but too popular. mot for long weekends More

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Michigan
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

Annual sunset dinner was great again for our group. Arranged by Benjamin Alaracon. More

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Miami Beach, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

if you want to rest a little bit and eating and drinking with no effort it´s necessary going to Barra Vieja, there, while resting you can try the famous red snapper along with some delicious shrimps More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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6 reviews 6 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Riding the ATV's were fun 4. The resturants/beach clubs have Great food. More

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Dayton, Ohio
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
83 helpful votes 83 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

Barra Vieja is a nice place for doing nothing. If you feel tired of certain excess, and want to recover energy, here is the place. Just resting, eating and drinking. Taking a bath of sun for tanning your skin. More

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Houston, Texas, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
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Barra Vieja is a 1.25 hour trip from Acapulco Bay, and it is worth it. More

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San Ramon, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

Took one of the classic VW bug taxi's down here. As noted by others, if you get to the lagoon you have passed it. There are large sail like signs pointing out the different restaurants. We went to the Con Su Amiga Tomasita, recommended by our driver. We ordered barbecued whole red snapper. (you personally pick out your fish, they... More

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Brampton, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2011

If you go to Acapulco you MUST eat here! The food and view are amazing More

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