Acapulco

Located along the white sands of a crescent-shaped bay along Mexico’s Pacific Coast, Acapulco is one of Mexico’s original tourist destinations. The city remains a favorite for its spirited nightlife, inviting beaches and charming cityscape. Acapulco is located in the state of Guerrero and is about 200 miles southeast of Mexico City. It has long been a popular sea port for shipping and cruising and of course tourism.

Acapulco is a popular place for weekend trips from Mexico City residents with its close proximity and in fact the majority of the tourists here are from other parts of Mexico. Spring breakers have continually flocked to the city in addition to the sister spring break city of Cancun. Acapulco is also home to a variety of high-rise hotels, condos and luxurious resorts.

With a warm and humid climate, sunny Acapulco remains a popular choice for travel. Located along the northern part of the bay is the Old Acapulco, also known as Tradicional or Nautica Acapulco. This is where the boardwalk is located along with many of the Mexican hotels, dance clubs and restaurants. Toward the south side of the bay is where the newer high-rise hotels and resorts are located. While the nightlife is often a big draw for visitors, the area also offers plenty of great things to do by day including lounging on the beach, enjoying the warm water, shopping and enjoying water sports. One of the quintessential things to see while traveling to Acapulco is the seemingly fearless cliff divers who dive from platforms off the La Quebrada cliffs. This has been a long-standing tradition since the 1930s and the divers can be seen from a platform for visitors or at the nearby restaurant. The divers put on a daily and nightly show not to be missed.

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