Vacations in Acapulco

This famous destination is one of the most important of Mexico and is known for its beautiful bay and the hospitality of the people, the beauty of the beaches and the comfort that you will find at its resorts which in recent years has undergone a major revamping, especially in the Punta Diamante neighborhood. Acapulco nightlife offers one of the hottest playgrounds among Mexican vacation destinations.

It is located on the Pacific coast, 395 kilometers (245 miles) from Mexico City and 133 kilometers (83 miles) from Chilpancingo, the state capital of Guerrero. It has a warm, humid climate with temperatures ranging from 22° C (72° F) to 33° C (91° F) with sunny days throughout the year.

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Acapulco has beautiful beaches where you will enjoy unforgettable sunsets, we recommend that you visit la Isla de la Roqueta (Roqueta Island), an ideal island setting where you can either relax or enjoy some scuba diving. You'll also want to check out the infamous La Quebrada, where fearless cliff divers plunge into the ocean below. If you're looking for a little excitement of your own, Acapulco offers bungee jumping and parasailing, where from high above you can admire the stunning panoramic views of the bay, the hotel zone and the surrounding mountains, in their utmost splendor.

Nearby Acapulco, you can visit the beach of Pie de la Cuesta, known for its spectacular sunsets, or Puerto Marques, with it beautiful bay and calm waters. Finally, don't miss out on Barra Vieja, where you are sure to enjoy delicious seafood dishes prepared in traditional Mexican restaurants.

Acapulco Beaches

Acapulco, as many places in Mexico has beautiful beaches, some of the main of this place are:

Diamante Beach and Revolcadero Beach

Playa Diamante and Playa Revolcadero, south of town near the airport, are areas of major development. Four of Acapulco's golf courses are located in this area, along with some major resorts. Water sports of all kinds, rentals of wave runners and ultra light airplanes as well as horseback riding are available here. This long stretch is a big wave beach so be careful if you are not an expert swimmer. It's a great area for surfing or for beachcombing and collecting a few shells.

Puerto Marques Beach

Playa Puerto Marques is part a fairly large bay that is a favorite with locals. The entire beach is lined with tin-roofed restaurants serving up fresh seafood, cold beer and tropical drinks at prices that are usually below those of Acapulco proper. This beach is busy every day and is very crowded on weekends.

Icacos Beach

Playa Icacos is a calm beach, towards the southern end of the bay, lined with high-rise hotels and condominiums. This beach has all of the local watersports available directly on shore. You can not miss Playa Icacos on your next Acapulco vacations.

Condesa Beach

Playa Condesa, in the heart of The Golden Zone, is one of the most popular of the city beaches, with many beachfront restaurants and a lot of activity. If you're tired of the beach scene, the evenings offer great times near a lot of great restaurants and shopping centers. If all that is too tame for you, Playa Condesa also offers bungee jumping for that thrill-seeker in you.