The word Maruata, in the Purépecha language means, "where there are precious things." It is the root of Maravatio (Maravatío) and we believe that at any coast of Michoacán this definition suits very well.
Although many call it the Costa Brava of Michoacán, this region is rather a quiet place, a poem of nature. That is why we affirm that the entire coast of Michoacán is Maruata.
Upon entering Michoacan territory, along the Camino de las 200 Playas, we come across Faro de Bucerías, a beach with thick, yellow sand and strong waves. It has only one restaurant, its access is through a gap that is connected to highway number 200. You can fish or swim quietly.
There are also San Telmo, Peñitas and Playa Corrida. The first is a small bay with difficult access by land, it can only be seen from the road. Its beauty lies in the white sand and the tranquility of its transparent waters. There are no services. The second is of black sand, and the waves are slightly more intense and uneven.
We recommend that you exercise caution when swimming, as the current is very strong. There are palapas all along the beach.
Shortly after, the short cove of San Juan de Alima. We continue south, we pass another no less welcoming beach, Colola, and we arrive at the mouth of a lagoon.
We are in Maruata. In front of the cliffs and beaches you can see a trench of islets that acts as a natural breakwater. The sea beats furiously at high tide. The breakers of the surf multiply in the innumerable caves and windows opened by the water.
The coast is broken, with very high and steep cliffs. Some spurs of the mountain go into the sea. The waves, when the undertow occurs, hiss and hiss as if they had life. The white and sparkling jets of water under pressure reach several meters in height, and complement the greatest spectacle of nature. A sunset in Maruata is quite an event. The water and sands sparkle with golden and pink reflections. In addition, Maruata is at the foot of Highway 200.
Of course you can enjoy the beaches by being good swimmers. But if you don't feel like it, visit the coves. you will never regret it. Contemplate, for example, El Castillo formed blow by blow by the waves like beds of the sea; a truly spectacular rock formation. Observe the thousands of birds that fly over the waves looking for their food and stop for a bit to admire the exuberant vegetation. Maruata is all that and more, although it does not have enough services. But let's continue our way through the beaches of Michoacán.
