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Known as “the pearl of the Pacific” for its wondrous beauty, Acapulco draws in tourists from all over the world. Acapulco is one of Mexico’s oldest resort cities. Because of this, the city has had much experience creating the best possible atmosphere for vacationers. The crystal-blue Pacific waters are always warm and inviting. And there is always something new and exciting to do here.

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Things to do in Acapulco

Acapulco is well known for its wondrous beaches. Caleta Beach, the most well known, is also fairly calm. One of Acapulco’s main attractions is the world famous divers of La Quebrada. Tourists can watch these expert divers exucte well-timed dives into the water. Veladero National Park is the best place for hiking and nature trails. The sights from this Park onto the city and ocean are one of a kind. Fuerta de San Diego is a restored fort and history museum. The fort on site is the original outlook point of the pirates of the sea. Like deep-sea fishing? Acapulco is one of the best spots in the world to do this. The best times to go are between November and May. Bay of Puerto Marques, Tecomate and Chautengo Lagoon are the ideal places for fishing and you will see amazing coral and tropical fishes.

Nightlife in Acapulco

The nightlife here is awesome. Friday and Saturday nights are the best nights to go out and you will see the clubs packed. During spring break it is every night! Some of the coolest places to hit up are Palladium, Mandara, El Alebrije, Baby’O, and Ninas. You won’t be disappointed at any of these hot spots. A lot of clubs have cover charges anywhere between $30 – $35. The good news is that most of these cover charges cover all you can drink at the bars…nice. Also a good thing to note is that clubs are open until 6:00 am, so get plenty of sleep the night before!

Dining in Acapulco

Señor Frog’s is a tourist favorite. It could be because of the ‘drunken crossing’ signs that adorn the walls or the incredible food….or the huge cocktails. But we’re guessing it’s all of the above. Casanova and Kookaburra offer excellent views of the city beautifully lit up at night. You will find several eateries throughout the city and located right on the beach. It is a Mexican chain of mainly natural ingredients restaurants. They offer great, health Mexican food. Since Acapulco has the most restaurants of any Mexican resort city, there are so many endless options for awesome food and a good time.

Shopping in Acapulco

There isn’t a whole lot of shopping to do here. This city is much more about the touristy chachkas and little trinkets. So if you’re looking for a little something to bring home with you, head over to the beaches. There are sure to be plenty of carts and street merchants. Other than that there is a mall outside of the city and you will be able to find small local shops scattered throughout Acapulco.

Acapulco travel tips

• Bring a couple swimsuits, the water is always warm.
• Remember to convert your currency to pesos.
• Don’t go out alone at night in the city.