The name “Cacaluta” means “dark bird” in Zapotec language. This beach has been set aside for preservation. It is a migration point for birds.
To get there, is quite a walk. You have to drive there through the city highway connecting all of the bays. It’s not far, nor is it complicated. It’s about a 10 minute drive from the center of the city. However, the road ends and you have to park you car and then walk to the beach. Now this walkway is very simple, it’s flat, but its quite long. It’s a good one hour walk. The first part of the trek is filled with tropical trees. It’s humid but nice; the walkabout is a dirt road that is wide, about 10 to 15 feet wide. You can walk through the center of the dirt road and steer clear of the surrounding vegetation. So if you were imagining cutting your way through a jungle amidst gnarling jaguars and snakes, am so sorry for disappointing you.
Now the vegetation changes very soon as you begin to reach the beach. When the vegetation ends you will hit a split in the road. At this point the road way is pure sand. Make a left. Continue walking left for another good 20 minutes.
Cacaluta Bay
Before you reach the beach you will reach a small park with signs indicating that motored vehicles are no longer permitted beyond that point. At which point you drive your motor vehicle over it…just kidding! OF COURSE! Do not take any motor vehicles beyond that point. Continue walking and you will reach the bay. Enjoy the crystal clear turquoise blue waters. This is an excellent spot for bird watching.
