Acapulco de Juárez: Attractions and more...
Acapulco has something to suit every taste and budget and offers a range of
activities for the whole family. The main attraction of the bay are its more
than twenty beaches, each with a distinct atmosphere, where you can choose your
favorite water sport. Enthusiasts will find ample opportunities for sports fishing,
diving, water skiing and snorkeling. There are also several ecological areas
that are ideal for picnics and horse riding, as well as golf courses and tennis
courts.
Acapulco is a wonderful place for shopping in stores that combine luxury
with comfort. It also boasts a variety of restaurants offering everything from
regional to international cuisine. The port’s nightlife is intense and
extremely diverse, offering something for every taste. Its state-of-the-art
facilities also make Acapulco an ideal business venue. Acapulco is located 326
km away from the Federal District along the Auto-pista del Sol, and 411 km away
by the old federal highway no. 95. It also boasts an excellent international
airport.
Acapulco’s nightlife has something for everyone and its illuminated glass
porches are now legendary. The discotheques, dance halls and bars are designed
for all sorts of people wishing to have a good time. Many of these establishments
have a panoramic view of the bay.
If the idea of riding along a long sandbar between the Pacific Ocean and the
Tres Palos Lagoon appeals to you, then you will enjoy renting horses on the
wide Barra Vieja beach. Another attractive beach for horseback riding and enjoying
the intense sunset is Pie de Cuesta.
Pie de la Cuesta: Beautiful beach 10 km northeast of Acapulco facing the open
sea. The powerful waves are ideal for surfing. You can ride along the beach
enjoying the magnificent sunsets.
Puerto Marques: Small bay nestling in mountains covered with tropical vegetation.
Its waters are suitable for all kinds of aquatic activities, such as snorkeling,
diving and sailing. Pony treks recommended.
Acapulco Beaches: Acapulco Bay has a score of delightful beaches.
Some have gentle, friendly waves, like Caleta and Caletilla, others have moderate
waves like La Condesa while still others have rough waves in the open sea like
El Revolcadero, but all of them are extremely beautiful.
Caleta: Perhaps the most popular beach in the bay. Its gentle waves and moderate
slope make it ideal for water sports enthusiasts. It also boasts spectacular
sunsets.
Caletilla: Extremely popular beach because it is so safe. It is also the site
of the New Magical Sea World, a center of marine displays.
Icacos: Extensive beach with different types of waves, excellent for swimming,
particularly in the morning.
Isla de la Roqueta: Its beaches are calm and safe for swimming. You can either
go snorkeling or visit the zoo with exotic species. Just one kilometer south
of Caleta and Caletilla. Visiting the island is one of the most traditional
activities in Acapulco.
La Condesa: Internationally renowned beach with medium slope and medium to strong
waves. It is a favorite meeting place for young water sports enthusiasts.
Pie de la Cuesta: Beautiful beach 10 km northeast of Acapulco facing the open
sea. The powerful waves are ideal for surfing. You can ride along the beach
enjoying the magnificent sunsets.
Puerto Marques: Small bay nestling in mountains covered with tropical vegetation.
Its waters are suitable for all kinds of aquatic activities, such as snorkeling,
diving and sailing. Pony treks recommended.
Revolcadero: One of the most beautiful and exotic beaches in the area. Set on
the open sea, its rough waves are ideal for surfers.
