Acapulco, a joy to the eye and the spirit

Acapulco’s Perfect Location

Nestled at the edge of The West Sierra Mountain formation, Acapulco is South of the Tropic of Cancer and has a very stable warm weather. The country side is abundantly covered by green foliage and Nature has nice preserved areas, a joy to the eye and the spirit. Acapulco is famous for a light and yellowish color of the sand on the beach. People call it the Gold Coast. Contrast with the emerald green of the Ocean has enchanted people who always come back. Acapulco was the main gateway to the Pacific Ocean during the Colonial stage of Mexico and goes back to the 16th and 17th Centuries from where expeditions left and found the Route to the Philippines and India. Already in the 1940’s it started pushing and building to get a slice of the Tourist demand from North America. In the Fifties and Sixties the Jet Set and major Hollywood stars bought huge villas enhancing Acapulco´s name Worldwide.

Acapulco’s origin and success

For decades, Acapulco has kept its place as one of the ten most popular beach destinations for North American Tourists. Europeans looking for Culture, Tradition, Ethnicity and Folklore have many times crossed the Atlantic to visit Mexico and Acapulco. Hotel industry has kept up with World demanded standards and amenities and today offers some of the most luxurious Hotels as well as those who fit all types of budgets. Acapulco with its decades of experience has developed a very appreciated hospitality spirit, well appointed by repeat visitors coming in year after year.

Acapulco’s proximity to Nature

Acapulco Bay is “U” shaped with Solid Hills from where the view is simply breathtaking. But outside these hills you find lagoons and mangroves where Nature has definite expressions that relate us to our origin and tells us what life is all about, such as The Laguna de Tres Palos East of the City, a Lagoon that is an Ecological Treat with abundant vegetation, wild life and many bird species.

Acapulco’s endless choice of all sorts of beaches

Inside and outside of the bay, there are many beaches, each one with different preferences, but all of them very enjoyable. Playa Condesa, Acapulco’s most famous beach, with plenty water sports, restaurants and Bars. Isla La Roqueta an offshore Island on the north end of Acapulco accessed by glass bottom boats with a very nice and tranquil beach offering good snorkeling. Playa Caletilla on the northern area one of Acapulco’s first beaches and gateway to La Roqueta Island. Playa Revolcadero with big waves for surfers is on the way to the Airport, Bahia de Puerto Marques a fisherman’s village today a very attractive beach with many restaurants, bars and water sports. Barra Vieja Beach is another fisherman’s area that became a tourist attraction with a beautiful beach, a turtle farm, restaurants and bars.

Acapulco supplies non stop activities

Among other activities, Acapulco provides CiCi Water park Acapulco Magico the most popular in Acapulco including slides, very complete aquarium and Dolphin Show, cherished by the young ones. Delfines Paradise swim with the Dolphins. La Quebrada a symbol of Acapulco on a very High Cliff from where courageous divers exhibit their dangerous skills, There are several shows day and evening. Rafting at Pueblo Bravo a very popular tour full of very active fun. GOLF at 3 Vidas, a beautiful hotel and a must 18 Hole Golf course right next to the Beach. Parque Papagayo a Popular park covered by a small forest of trees, a family leisure place for families with plenty things to do.

Acapulco Attractions a testimony of Time and Culture

Attractions are so many that you will have to come back if you want to visit all. Some of the most popular are Palma Sola ancient Ruins with an extraordinary view and interesting historic values. The San Diego Fort an 18th Century fortress with canons used to scare away Pirates, today includes a museum of Acapulco History. Capilla de la Paz The Chapel of peace located on the scenic road to the Airport with an elevation of 1200 Feet above sea level and a cross 130 feet High. The Zocalo, is the Town Square, in old Acapulco giving you a genuine feeling of a Mexican town. It is quite close to La Quebrada and surrounded by local shops, restaurants Casa de la Cultura School of Arts and Culture for locals to develop their talents. It has art gallery, literature, music and dramatic performances. Navy Base Museum, Municipal Market, Jardin Botanico de Acapulco If you like morning or evening Fun Cruises with Dancing Music, Acapulco has The BONANZA boat, Barco Palao Yate Dinka & Yate Fiesta and many other things to do.

Acapulco Dinning a Gourmet Challenge of Satisfaction

Acapulco Dinning is quite reputed among Gourmet Travelers. During several generations, European Chefs merged with Mexican Cuisine, and today Acapulco offers excellent taste and quality Dinning. A prevailing Restaurant from the Jet Set is COYUCA 22, but All along the Scenic Road with the view of the Bay, or the Costera Avenue you will find different specialty restaurants such as Madeiras, Metzzanotte and Baikal. Still, for tradition, tourists have as a Must at Carlos 'n Charlie's or a Traditional Fun Restaurant with good food for all type of visitors. Paradise Restaurant Terraza Bar and Beach Club The place to see and be seen when visiting Playa Condesa, dance, have lunch or dinner with an excellent view of the Ocean. La Perla a Restaurant and Club on La Quebrada Cliff where you can dine and watch the divers show.

Acapulco Night Life very reputed goes on until Sun Rise
Night life is very important as a legacy of the Jet Set, year after year, Acapulco renews its clubs, rhythms and. entertainment. Today the most popular clubs are Palladium Discoteque. Disco Beach,. Enigma Discotheque. Baby'O Bar/club, Alebrijes, Siboney, Tequila's Le Club & Small dance club featuring traditional Latino music and live bands.