Acapulco Attractions

There are a lot of Acapulco attractions that can entice you from the sea, sand, and pool. Acapulco is one of the best and lively places to spend your vacation, with endless activities to do, beautiful beaches to get a great tan, and breathtaking views to enjoy. There are four indispensable geographic areas of interest for sightseers in Acapulco and resorts are easily explored.

Old Acapulco and downtown area is the traditional heart of the city, well-known for its bustling seaside boardwalk, Main Square which was remodeled in 1996, San Diego Fort, and the Famous La Quebrada. Acapulco attractions have the clamor and stimulation of a tropical harbor in its downtown area, although they may not be appealing to everyone because of its busy tempo and seaport unpleasantness. The Main Square or Zocalo is a charming tree-shaded plaza swarming with activities and faces one of Mexico's more odd churches, the Nuestra Señora de la Soledad Church. This church has a bleak white exterior and two bulb-shaped blue and yellow-tiled spires, actually looking more Russian Orthodox than Mexican.

San Diego Fort is a short walk from the church, perched on a hill that overlooks the harbor. Originally built in 1616, then rebuilt in its present form following an immense earthquake in 1776, the fort was the staging area for the loading and unloading of the Manila Fleet, served to protect the lucrative trade link from Dutch and English pirates. The fort is a classic five-point bastion enclosed by moat and where a fascinating museum is housed.

Pie de la Cuesta and Coyuca Lagoon is located ten kilometers west of the city and is loved for its country, palm-lined beach and dreamy sunsets. The nearby lagoon is an exotic setting famous for its tropical vegetation, wildlife, and tiny islands. If ever you get tired from the busy streets of the downtown area, take a bus or a taxi to this open stretch of Pacific Ocean beach, resting between the crashing Pacific Ocean on one side, and the picturesque Coyuca Lagoon on the other. The main feature of this awesome place is its flaming tropical sunsets where you can just grab a hammock, order a cool refreshing coconut gin specialty, and just relax.

Paradise on Condesa Beach is one of Acapulco attractions which feature bungee jumping and full-service beach club. The Papagayo Park is a fifty-two acre playland and one of the best parks in Mexico. This park has plenty of carnival rides, Manila galleon replica, magnificent aviary, and winding tree-lined paths which is great for family fun. Puerto Marques and Revolcadero Beach are Acapulco attractions that should not be missed. Marques is located on the southeast between the airport and town which is a lovely bay of white sand beaches surrounded by jungle-clad mountains. The Revolcadero Beach is a wide swath of white sand beaches bordered with tropical plantations and palm groves and a delight to open-ocean surfers with its long stretches of sand.