MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA

• Shot over Jet: Exciting turbo-boat rides which do incredible 180º spins, in the bay of “Puerto Marqués”.
• Jungle Tour: Interesting ecological and photographic ride around the beautiful Coyuca Lagoon.
• Laguna de Tres Palos
• Pie de la Cuesta: Beach where one can experience the most stunning sunsets.

EXPLAINED TOURIST ZONES

La Quebrada.
Intrepid divers offer daily spectacles at 1.00 pm, 7.30, 8.30, 9.30 and 10.30 pm.

Historical Museum of the Saint Diego Fort.
Constructed in 1616 to defend the Harbor from Pirate Attacks, now-a days this architectonic jewel has 12 permanent exhibitions rooms where there are kept a big collection of pieces and objects brought from Asia and Europe by the Chinese Galleon.

Naval Historic Museum.
Located in the city center, the Naval Historic Museum of Acapulco holds great part of the history and culture of the Harbor, as was the main commercial harbor of the Pacific Coast. This Museum shows plans, materials and techniques used in the construction of the original ships. Also it contains a reference library specializing in maritime themes.

Roquet Isle.
Also typical in Acapulco is to travel in boats with bottom of glass, which take you the Roquet Isle and on the way, you have the opportunity to enjoy the maritime fauna and flora as well as the statue of the submerged Virgin. The Roquet Isle beaches are also recommended to practice scuba diving and snorkeling.

Archaeological Area of Palma Sola.
Located on the mountains surrounding the harbor, this area shows an interesting series of stone carved with images representing human figures and several rituals. The place was used by ancient tribes as a ceremonial center.

The “Papagayo” Park
Considered as a natural protected area, it has 3 artificial lakes and sportive and entertainment areas.

Diego Rivera Mural.
Located in Traditional Acapulco Zone en the House of Dolores Olmedo, close friend of the Mexican painter. On the facade of this house you can appreciate a beautiful mural made with mosaics, shells and other multicolored stones.

The Mask House.
This place offers the opportunity to discover Guerrero’s Culture by the multicolored masks made by Mexican artists. In some towns of the State of Guerrero, the mask is closely related to dances and traditions and is considered one of the richest expressions of the popular art of Guerrero.

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Loneliness.
Located in the Zócalo, and constructed in 1930, the Cathedral is decorated with a dome in the style of the Byzantine mosques and towers.

The Peace Chapel.
This marvelous chapel has been converted into one of the landmarks of modern Acapulco and it is characterized by a large white cross that can be seen from any point of the city. The site is ecumenical, as any person regardless of their religion, can celebrate a ceremony in this magnificent place.

Botanic Garden
This beautiful place lodges a great quantity of native plants and its main purpose is to preserve the biodiversity and keep the natural fauna and flora of the zone.

Beaches
Acapulco offers 12 miles of beaches to enjoy the golden sand, from Barra Vieja and Revolcadero to the famous and familiar Caleta and Caletilla.


Other attractions

• Shotover Jet
• Jungle Tour
• CICI
• Magic Marine World
• Jai Alai
• A.J. Hackett Bungy
• Tres Palos Lake
• Pie de la Cuesta