Discover the NEW Acapulco!
Acapulco offers adventure, shopping, nightlife, casinos, fabulous food, historic sites, and immersion in traditional Mexican culture. Acapulco offers something for every international traveler to enjoy!
The Adventurer: Watching the divers plunge from the 136-foot-high “La Quebrada” cliff always gives visitors a rush of adrenaline.
The Restless: There is not a dull moment in Acapulco. Visitors can enjoy many activities, including surfing, snorkeling, fishing, tennis, bungee jumping, diving, golf, and yachting. Acapulco also delights visitors with cultural attractions like museums and famous murals painted by Diego Rivera.
The Party-Goers: You can dance until dawn in Acapulco! Starting at midnight, the nightclubs come to life with a variety of light and sound shows, live performances, and some of the best DJs in the world. Acapulco also has casinos.
Those who prefer a relaxing evening out can enjoy an assortment of lounges, restaurants, and piano bars lining the Diamante area.
Shopaholics: From internationally-recognized stores to traditional marketplaces, you can “shop ’til you drop” in Acapulco!
History Buffs: A trip to Acapulco is not complete without a visit to its historic sites. The “Fuerte de San Diego” (Fort of San Diego), dates back to 1616 and is one of the city’s most remarkable places. Once a barrier against pirate attacks, the fort is Acapulco’s oldest museum. Visitors can admire pieces from China, ancient maps and drawings, religious relics, and indigenous objects.
A new attraction in Acapulco is “La Casa de Las Mascaras” (House of the Masks), a museum with ancient and traditional masks from throughout the state of Guerrero, along with masks from Africa and the Orient, reflecting the historical shipping trade.
Nature & Animal Lovers: La Roqueta Island is a federally protected area, just 30 minutes by boat from Acapulco. It is filled with marine species, flora, and fauna. The island offers visitors countless possibilities for snorkeling, world-class diving, and the enjoyment of nature.
For those looking to get a closer experience with the animal world, hotels throughout the destination provide hundreds of baby turtles to tourists to be released into the ocean. The activity is very attractive for kids and adults.
Foodies: Acapulco offers visitors diverse gastronomic experiences varying from traditional Mexican dishes like Pozole, to its many gourmet-style restaurants featuring international cuisine. A visit to El Jaguar is a must for traditional fare.
The Wellness Traveler: Besides its golden-sand beaches and fun activities, Acapulco offers spas for every budget, all of which combine modern technology with ancient rejuvenation practices. Most spas offer millenary traditional treatments unique to the region, including herbal techniques used in Mexico since pre-historic times.
Groups & Business Travelers: Acapulco is a great option for group trips and team-building vacations. It is also ideal for business travelers to mix business with pleasure. The city has state-of-the-art centers and auditoriums equipped to host small and large meetings, events, and conventions. The company Multicongress specializes in meeting planning, logistics, travel, and equipment needs for groups and conventions.
Or, you can just do NOTHING!
Come and discover the NEW Acapulco!
*Information and photos are courtesy of the Acapulco Tourism Bureau.
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