Hotel towers, restaurants and discotheques at the glittering bay, hundreds of serious dream villas on the Las Brisas Hills, cruise ships in the old port, street traders and Mariachis at the Zócalo: the first impression of Acapulco. Already in the forties became the seaside resort (pop. 2 million today.) Playground for the rich and famous North Americans. After a lull of visitors the city invested in parks and gardens, fine hotels and environmental protection. Currently arises "Acapulco Diamante," a tourism project with golf courses, hotels and marina.

cliff jumpers
From the 42 m high Quebradacliff the clavadistas are falling headfirst into a narrow bay. It can be experienced daily live. The best view of the scenery with floodlights lit opened from the terraces of the restaurant La Perla. daily 8.15pm, 9.15pm, 10.30pm entrance: 1,50 dollars, on the western edge of the Old Town

shopping
At the corner of Horacio Nelson / James Cook you will find AFA (Handcrafts FINAS Acapulco), a large supermarket with handicraft products from across the country. You'll get some authentic crafts, however, prices are also slightly higher. Behind the Zócalo, you can find several streets with souvenir and crafts stalls.

food
La Gran Torta Laurentina boss offers sophisticated mexican cuisine and seafood specialties La Paz 6 (close to the Zócalo)
El Nono For happy hour period in the late afternoon, there is much bustle, in the evening the beach restaurant is praised for its fresh fish dishes. Costera M. Aleman 179
El Olvido Elegant restaurant, unfortunately, heavily cooled, with international Haute Cuisine; 2003, the restaurant of the city. Plaza Marbella/Costera M. Aleman
Paco's In the old part of town, serving mainly fish and shellfish with a daily changing, fresh tenders. Especially good: the house ceviche Quebrada 36
Pepe D'Acapulco Mexican kitchen, fast service by friendly host Calle Hernán Cortés 30

museum
Fuerte de San Diego At the end of the 18th Century built by the Spanish, the city from the frequent pirate raids protect. Today it serves as a historical museum. You should see the exhibition of the history of piracy in the Pacific. Tue-Sun 10-18 clock Costera M. Aleman at the Malecon Fiscal.

where to sleep
More than 300 hotels and apartment complexes are available for every budget.
Boca Chica
Comfort Hotel on a craggy cliff next to a small beach and with private snorkel bay. From the balcony rooms you have a view to the island of La Roqueta. With a garden and two pools. 45 rooms Privada de Caletilla, Playa Caletilla, Caleta
California
Near Zócalo with a quiet courtyard in the otherwise bustling city center. Here you can meet young people. 22 rooms La Paz 12
Hyatt Regency
Central and directly on the beach, with magnificent views over the bay. 640 rooms, Costera M. Aleman 1
Del Magisterio
The rooms are grouped in a colonial style around a swimming pool. Preferred by mexican families. 28 rooms Hornitos 4
Paola
Simple but good, in the center near the port and Quebrada. Fan, bath and balcony, a small swimming pool. 36 rooms Teniente José Azueta 16