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Official Acapulco tourism page covering Roqueta access and Palmitas as a hidden beach.
Dive Spot Guide•
Palmitas
Sheltered Roqueta beach dive with rocky swim-throughs.
Boat to Roqueta, then a quiet shallow site with sandy bottom, light current, and swim-throughs that reward clean buoyancy.
About Palmitas
Palmitas is a sheltered Roqueta Island beach dive in Acapulco, best known for its easy shallow profile, sandy bottom, small coral patches, and rocky swim-throughs. It suits newer divers and calm-day snorkelers, but the overhead sections still make it a proper dive rather than a simple swim. Plan on a boat crossing to Isla de La Roqueta and a relaxed session in one of the island's quieter corners, with clear water, rays, turtles, pufferfish, trumpetfish, seahorses, and reef fish often part of the draw.
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Research Estimate At Palmitas
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Palmitas?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Palmitas Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 12m
Depth Note
Shallow beach dive with sandy bottom and small coral formations; commonly described as a beginner-friendly second dive.
Best Season
November to May is usually calmer; June to October often brings clearer water.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered island-side water with a shallow sandy bottom, light current, small coral patches, and rocky swim-throughs.
Safety & Access At Palmitas
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Swim-throughs and rocky sections require buoyancy control and overhead awareness.
Access Restrictions
Boat transfer to Isla de La Roqueta is the normal approach; follow protected-area landing rules and local operator instructions.
Legal Notes
Roqueta is a protected island area, so landing and site use should follow local rules and operator briefings.
Local Intel For Palmitas
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Good for newer divers and skills practice, but the swim-throughs reward clean buoyancy and comfort in a shallow overhead setting.
Snorkeling
Works best on calm, clear days; the sheltered beach setting makes it a reasonable snorkel stop around Roqueta.
Wildlife at Palmitas
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Palmitas
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Palmitas
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
