Acapulco Travel Guide

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Pro

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 Not too crowded with tourists, great bargains, very relaxing 


Con

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 Too touristy, TOO CROWDED most of the time (especially vacation periods), sea & beaches somewhat dirty 


In a nutshell

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 I love Acapulco, It gets bigger and more beautiful every time I visit 

 

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Things to Do  

Cliff Divers

Cliff Divers, Acapulco

 14 Reviews  Just outside the town of Acapulco on the hillside sits the La Perla Restaurant at the El Mirador Acapulco Hotel. The buffet is decent, but the view is why you have come here. Below sits a cliff, with four brave men, lining up to dive into the churning ocean water below. These Clavadistas of La... 

Beaches

Beaches, Acapulco

 21 Reviews  *More PICTURES to see below the main pictures, CLICK TAB* *The Sunrises and Sunsets in Acapulco are amazing, especially overlooking the beach & bay *If you have a chance, grab a seat, relax and enjoy the view. 

Boating/Fishing

Boating/Fishing, Acapulco

 6 Reviews  *More PICTURES to see below the main picture, CLICK TAB* *There are many types of boat rides available in Acapulco...something for everyone and their needs and wants *You can get on a boat for a quick trip up and down the bay, a scenic boat tour, booze cruise, and so on *The costs vary depending... 

Parasailing

Parasailing, Acapulco

 5 Reviews  There are tons of opportunities to do parasailing on the beach - we paid about $30 USD each for it, in retrospect I think we could have haggled the price down even more if we'd tried harder. They'll give you some brief instructions before you go up which I'd highly recommend listeing to (since I... 

Shopping

Shopping, Acapulco

 6 Reviews  Spend acouple hours touring the Central Market. This is the market the local people use to sell to the tourist. It is a treasure of culture experience. What a wonderful people the Mexican people are. They are smart, charming, happy, and above all industrious. Enjoy the flower market, enjoy the... 

Shotover Jet

Shotover Jet, Acapulco

 3 Reviews  Jet through Puerto Marquez Lagoon aboard a high speed Shotover Jet Boat — and experience an adventure you'll never forget! You might have the chance to view Iguanas, Crocodiles, aquatic birds and many other species of wild life. Upon your arrival, make your way to the dock and receive a life... 

Mayan Palace

Mayan Palace, Acapulco

 1 Review  Myan Palace...you can take a day trip there, it's wonderful. Actually you can stay here too but it's far from town, if you are going to spend the majority of your time hanging at the hotel then this is the place to be! 

Water Park

Water Park, Acapulco

 1 Review  ....then you should visit the CICI, which is a very old water park located close to the entrance of the town (coming from the airport) and which is a big attraction for kids (and older people)! This was the first place I ever heard of which had a pool where they simulated waves (so you could feel as... 

Hotels  

Las Brisas Acapulco

 8 Reviews and 423 Opinions  We've stayed at Las Brisas three times, more satisfied on each visit, starting with the drinks and... 

Mayan Palace Regency

 5 Reviews and 477 Opinions  We got one of the biggest rooms in the Grand Mayan... It was lovely: a very spacious kitchen with... 

Restaurants  

La Concha Beach Club: PRIVATE BEACH CLUB: LAS BRISAS GUESTS ONLY

La Concha Beach Club: PRIVATE BEACH CLUB: LAS BRISAS GUESTS ONLY, Acapulco

 travelgourmet Says:  The La Concha is located at the private Beach Club for guests of the Las Brisas Resort. It has one of the spectacular views of Acapulco Bay from your ocean side table. The entrance to the restaurant through the Club grounds, passes by two salt water pools and one fresh water... 

Nightlife  

Andromeda

Andromeda, Acapulco

 5 Reviews  *More PICTURES to see below the main picture, CLICK TAB *Andromeda was a great nightclub in Acapulco *There was a great dancing area, good music, nice atmosphere, classy nightly club and drinks were great! *Cost to get in wasn't cheap, about $50 per person, but I thought it was worth it because... 

Palladium

Palladium, Acapulco

 8 Reviews  *Another one of the great Nightclubs in Acapulco *There was a great dancing area, good music, nice atmosphere, classy nightly club and drinks were great! *Cost to get in wasn't cheap, about $50 per person, but I thought it was worth it because this place ROCKS!!!...and you're on Vacation... 

Transportation  

Buses

Buses, Acapulco

 13 Reviews  Take the metro to San Lazaro stop. From there, walk to the TAPO Bus Terminal. Look for Estrella de Oro help desk and get your ticket ( ranging from 300 to 450 pesos depending on the category of service - Servicio Diamante is the most expensive one). It takes about 5 hrs to get to the Estrella de Oro... 

Taxis

Taxis, Acapulco

 6 Reviews  My husband and I just returned from our 2nd visit to Acapulco. Our previous visit, 2 years ago, was right before all of the "trouble" began in the area. After much worrying and contemplation, we booked flights to go again in January 2011, staying in the Grand Mayan for the second time. In short,... 

Shopping  

Street Vendors

Street Vendors, Acapulco

 toddakiyama Says:  *More PICTURES to see below the main picture, CLICK TAB**Street Vendors Galore*You'll have many opportunties to buy gifts, food, and drinks while sightseeing through Acapulco*Pictured here are Cold Coconut Drinks for $2 USD 

Warnings and Dangers  

Water Dangers

Water Dangers, Acapulco

 8 Reviews  * *It gets hot and is muggy in Acapulco so drinking fluids before you go out and throughout the day is a must *Once you get dehydrated, it's too late for you! You'll take days to recover which could mean you'll be home by then with a bunch of wasted days recouping in your hotel room *Also, once... 

Tourist Traps  

Cliff Divers

Cliff Divers, Acapulco

 2 Reviews  We went to see the cliff divers at night and paid (only) $3 each and watched most of it from the top of the stairs area before gong down a few steps into the 'paid' area. Better view up top! And they sell tickets till the last 2 minutes - so it was over in about 5 minutes for us. Do go at night, but... 

What to Pack  

Wardrobe

Wardrobe, Acapulco

 toddakiyama Says:   *Anything pretty much goes in Acapulco or Mexican in general*Everyone dresses in whatever is most comfortable and where they're from*Of course if you plan on going to Palladium, you better dress in you club gear 

Off The Beaten Path  

Beaches

Beaches, Acapulco

 4 Reviews  Isla de Roqueta. The secluded beach was gorgeous but apparently in the last 2-3yrs the restaurant that you have to pass by to get to that gorgeous beach (a bit rocky, so watch your step and beware of the waves pushing you into waves, but it was quite incredible, totally isolated, etc).Unfortunately,... 

Favorites  

Beaches

Beaches, Acapulco

 4 Reviews  This is a very popular spot in the outskirts of Acapulco, out of the bay area... it's very famous for its BIG and strong waves: indeed its name comes from the Spanish verb "revolcar", which means wallow or roll over.... and that's exactly what the waves will do with you in here! Children LOVE this... 

Cliff Divers

Cliff Divers, Acapulco

 3 Reviews  Visit La Quebrada to see the famous Acapulco cliff divers. They put on one show at 1pm in the afternoon, and then four more in the evening. It costs 12 pesos to watch them. Get there early and get to the lowest viewing level for the best views. A 'Beetle' taxi from the Hotel Zone should cost you 30... 

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