Quebrada High Cliff Divers
La Quebrada is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Acapulco. This is a cliff of about 136 feet height, where diving is practiced, usually by local people and at 10:30 at night they bear an alight torch.
Attractions
The Chapel of Peace
The chapel itself is small but very quaint and charming. It has beautiful onyx facades which allow lovely opaque light to shine upon the chapel interior during the day The cross is massive (at over 130 feet in height) and overlooks Acapulco bay.
The Market, El Mercado
This market is very different from the flea market — the sales persons are not pushy, and the goods are fruit, spices, home baked goods, some crafts, and pottery.
Diego Rivera Mosaic Mural
. The Mural is Located in the Traditional area of Acapulco in the home of the lat Dolores Olmedo who possessed the largest collection of Diego Rivera paintings in the world and a long-time friend of Rivera.
El Zocalo & Cathedral
Acapulco’s Zócalo, located across the street from the Malecón and Bahia Santa Lucia, is named Plaza Juan Álvarez – after illustrious state hero General (and later President of Mexico) Juan Álvarez.
San Diego Fort
Located on a hill in the heart of downtown Acapulco, the fort is an integral part of the landscape that stands out because of its singular geometric design in the shape of a five point star.
La Cabaña Restaurant
If you go here, you must try tamales de cazon (Excellente) or shark tamales. These tamales are absolutely delicious. They have a little spice to them and have such a good flavor, always hot and fresh and accompanied with their salsa verde which has some red onion and avocado in it.
Flamingos Hotel
The Hotel enjoys a spectacular view to the open sea and to Roqueta Island. Sold in the 50′s to the famous “Hollywood Gang” led by John Wayne, Johnny Weissmuller (tarzan), Fred McMurray, Rex Allen, Errol Flynn, Red Skelton, Roy Rodgers, Richard Widmark, Cary Grant, Etc.
Flora, Fauna and Lagoon Boat Ride, Acapulco Jungle Barra Vieja Eco Tour
Tweet Upon arriving at Tres Palos Lagoon, you will board your motorboat to begin a breathtaking exploration of the lagoon where many exotic species of tropical birds call this sanctuary their home. See mangrove tunnels, virgin lagoons, a natural garden of wild flowers and much more. From Acapulco, it’s a short ride to a [...]
Endangered Baby Sea Turtles Release
The Sea Turtle is making a comeback in the waters of Acapulco and you have the opportunity to help. You will choose a baby sea turtle that has been raised by the Turtle Conservation Program.
Tehuacalco, Newly Discovered Archaeological Site. Near Acapulco
Located 60 minutes away from Acapulco, Pyramidal structures, petro glyphs and caves where Sun cults were celebrated are archaeoastronomical elements of this ancient city, Prehispanic site whose peak occurred between Epiclassic and Early Post Classic periods (650 – 1100 AD).
Your Acapulco Walking Tour
An active and entertaining walking tour is perfect for discovering the highlights for Acapulco, Your walking tour begins as you meet your guide at the Cruise Terminal pier and walk across the street to the Fort San Diego.
Palma Sola Petro Glyphs & Panoramic Views
The petro glyphs are scattered over a mountainside, linked by a path with stone steps. At the top of the mountain lies a cave the Yopes used for ceremonies.
Paraiso de los Manglares, Jungle, Mangroves & Crocodiles
Perfectly situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Sierra Madre Mountains, Acapulco offers an abundance of ecological wonders. Whether touring the destination’s lagoons, jungles, islands or estuaries or traversing the shores of the Acapulco Bay
Taxco (This is a whole day excursion, min. 12 hours)
When visiting Taxco you will be amazed at the geographical beauty, since you will see and experience a number of geographical areas and various weather types.
Xochicalco. (This is a whole day tour, min. 12 hours)
The name Xochicalco means “place of Flowers”, it was founded about 650 AD. by the Olmeca-Xicallanca, a Mayan group o trader from Campeche. The Quetzalcoatl pyramid, the main fortress, several ball courts and an underground solar observatory are the principal attractions for visitors to the site
La Casa de la Cultura. The Art Gallery House
Tweet Like all major cities in this part of the world, Acapulco has an interesting cultural life spanning most of the activities taking place inside. From museums to historical sites, tourists have a great diversity of attractions to approach the most significant heritage of the region. Indeed, the Casa de la Cultural de Acapulco meets [...]