The Zocalo: is the public square in town. Stroll around and enjoy 
its relaxing atmosphere. At this plaza you may discover a band concert. 

La Quebrada: The home of the world famous cliff divers. Their dives 
must be perfectly executed.

La Isla Roqueta y el Zoo: This zoo is home to a unique variety of 
animals.

Submerged Virgin of Guadalupe: is a statue at the bottom of the sea. 
She is the protector of fishermen. The statue is only visible on a glass 
bottom boat at Caleta Beach.

The National Park El Veladero: is great for treks.

Other Attractions: in Acapulco include the boardwalk, The Cathedral, 
The Cultural Institute of Guerrero, and the lovely lagoon at Coyuca.

WHERE TO EAT:

There are more restaurants in Acapulco than there are hotels.  Restaurants 
located around the square, along the beach and east of the beach tend to 
be pricey but serve excellent dishes in spectacular settings.  Open-roof 
terraces, candle lit tables, fresh local seafood and amazing views are what 
you may find at Acapulco’s restaurants. If you’re looking for budget priced 
meals, head to the Old Acapulco where you will find inexpensive restaurants 
serving delicious traditional Mexican dishes.  Azueta Street is lined with 
seafood stands, cafes, and sidewalk vendors.  Every Thursday night 
pozole, a white or green corn and meat dish embellished with lettuce, 
onions, lime, and radishes, is a traditional dish eaten among locals.  
The Mezzanotte, which is Acapulco’s “hot spot”, offers a blend of Italian, 
French and Mexican cuisines in an upscale, trendy environment with a view 
of the bay.  A favorite among many locals is El Amigo Miguel, with the 
freshest seafood served here, the dining room is often packed daily.  
Across the street you will find a second branch with the same menu.  
Another local favorite is the Mariscos Pipo.  Photos of Old Acapulco, fish, 
nets, and glass buoys adorn the walls in this restaurant.  A wide array 
of seafood is available.

In Acapulco you have almost unlimited activities. You could literally spend 
every waking moment in creatively living life to the fullest. 

Beaches: The beaches are magical. Golden sand with palm trees 
swaying in the refreshing breeze. Swim in warm blue water. Surf in beaches 
noted for low tides such as Caleta and Muelles. At Pie de la Cuesta see 
the world famous sunsets.

Water Skiing: Water ski in either fresh water at the Coyuca Lagoon 
or in Acapulco bay’s salt water.

Sport Fishing: Saltwater fishing is excellent in the waters off 
Acapulco. Game fish includes sailfish, tuna, marlin and bonito.  Freshwater 
fishing can also be enjoyed at Coyuca Lagoon.

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving: are also popular activities in the 
Acapulco area. You can take scuba diving lessons.

Water Sports: You can enjoy parasailing and windsurfing in Acapulco.

Other activities: There are numerous tennis facilities available 
in Acapulco. Walking on the beach is an all time favorite of many 
visitors.

In Acapulco, you will find mega malls, markets, stands and stalls that sell 
every item imaginable. Acapulco is home to a variety of designer clothes 
and specialty shops such as Guess, Aca Joe, Polo Ralph Lauren and 
Amarras.  At the Mercado Parazal, or the Mercado de Artesanias, you will 
find stands and stall selling everything from jewelery and silverware, to 
rugs and embroidery, to crafts and gifts.  At the Artesanias Finas de 
Acapulco, or AFA-ACA for short, you can find tacky souvenirs among the 
quality folk art.  Furniture, luggage and saddles are also sold here.  
With Acapulco’s proximity to Taxco, silver items are abundant.  Look for 
the .925 stamp signifying that the item is 92.5% genuine silver. Along the 
Costera Aleman there are many boutiques that sell attractive resort and 
summer ware, most at prices lower than in the United States.  The Plaza 
Bahia is a huge air-conditioned mall with four floors of shops and stores, 
fast-food restaurants, as well as movie theaters and a bowling alley.  
The Mercado Municipal has items such as fresh flowers, meat, and fish as 
well as leather goods, paintings, traditional Mexican cooking utensils, 
hammocks and baskets.  Several stalls sell bones, fish eyes, charms, 
talismans, lotions, shark’s teeth, candles and incense.  These are used to 
find a mate, keep a mate, increase fertility and to keep the “evil eye” at 
bay.  Acapulco is home to some American based franchises such as Sam’s 
Club, Sanborn’s, Wal-Mart and Costco. Don’t leave Acapulco without testing 
your skills in a round of bargaining.