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Main Tourist Attractions in Acapulco

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.

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.

 

Main Tourist Attractions in the Surrounding Areas

• 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.

Air Transportation

Acapulco’s “Juan N. Álvarez” International Airport is located only 25 minutes from the Golden Zone of the harbor and receives direct flights from the cities of Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, as well as from Europe and South America with connections through México City. The following airlines serve Acapulco: Aeroméxico, Mexicana de Aviación, America West, Continental Airlines, American Airlines and Aviacsa. The average flight time from México City to Acapulco is 45 minutes.

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