CoyucadeBenítez
8.2
High score (8-10) · Your profile
Coyuca de Benítez is the municipality that contains Laguna Coyuca — one of the most photogenic coastal lagoon systems in Mexico, situated a few miles north of Acapulco. The lagoon, separated from the Pacific by a narrow sandbar, has been a known escape from Acapulco for decades. The municipality includes the Barra de Coyuca beach community and the lagoon itself, and has a laid-back fishing village culture that's distinct from Acapulco's urban energy. Women in the local fishing and tourism community are genuinely social with visitors in a way that feels natural rather than transactional.
Mid score (6-8)
The lagoon area is naturally beautiful and has a real local tourism economy mostly from Mexicans escaping Acapulco, but the infrastructure is basic and the social scene is limited. Outside the lagoon zone, Coyuca is an agricultural and ranching municipality with the social dynamics of any working rural Guerrero town. The security situation of the Costa Grande affects this municipality.
Lower score (below 6)
Coyuca de Benítez has been affected by cartel activity in the Costa Grande and while the lagoon tourist zone functions, moving around the municipality broadly is not without risk. The infrastructure in the beach community is basic and deteriorating. The security environment limits how freely you can operate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in CoyucadeBenítez, Guerrero?
$15k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in CoyucadeBenítez, Guerrero?
Women marry at 25
How common is a college degree in CoyucadeBenítez, Guerrero?
26% men have degree
What's the average male height in CoyucadeBenítez, Guerrero?
169 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in CoyucadeBenítez, Guerrero?
Local women avg 29.2