Acapulco

Chapel of Peace & Trouyet Cross

Chapel of Peace & Trouyet Cross

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.

Quebrada High Cliff Divers

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.

The Market, El Mercado

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Endangered Baby Turtles Release

Endangered Baby 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.

Your Safe Acapulco Walking Tour

Your Safe 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

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.

La Casa de la Cultura.  Acapulco Culture Center

La Casa de la Cultura. Acapulco Culture Center

Please click here for Wikimapia 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 [...]