General
caguama
What does caguama mean?
A big returnable bottle of beer, named after the sea turtle for its size.
"Compramos una caguama para el partido."
Origin
From 'caguama' (loggerhead sea turtle), applied to the oversized bottle.
Frequently asked questions
What is a caguama?
It's a large returnable beer bottle in Mexico, typically around 940ml, meant to be shared.
Why is it called a caguama?
It's named after the caguama (loggerhead sea turtle) because of the bottle's big size.
How much beer is in a caguama?
Usually about 940ml, roughly the equivalent of two to three regular bottles.
Is caguama a brand?
No, it refers to the bottle format, not a brand — different breweries sell their beer in caguama-size bottles.
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