Acapulco, Guerrero

The port of Acapulco is one of the most important tourist destinations of the country. His rise began in the fifties, when the stars of film and television were walking through the streets in broad daylight. An event that marked its growth was the construction of the panoramic road that connects it to the international airport, which was built on the Miguel Aleman. In the next two decades, the port became a meeting place of the international jet set, suffice to say that Elvis Presley himself filmed here the movie "Fun in Acapulco". During the seventies were built residential areas of Las Brisas, Brisas Marqués Guitarrón and where tycoons, artists from around the world and businessmen luxurious mansions erected. Glamorous, spontaneous and fun, the port of Acapulco, located on the coast of Guerrero, is a destination where the ends meet. This activity does not cease, at any time of the day and night to find something to do.

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                                  Live a pirate adventure in Acapulco      

The Fort of San Diego, built in 1616, is stationed on a hill overlooking the harbor sights. After an earthquake in 1776 was rebuilt and then acquired its present form, which has earned the title of the most important historical stronghold and stronger Pacific Marine. Such construction guarding the area for loading and unloading of the legendary Manila galleon ship, belonging to the Spanish colony. This will protect the piracies Hispanics English and Dutch.

The building is a classic five wings fortress surrounded by a moat inside which houses a fascinating museum with historical documents in Spanish and English. The rare objects on display there offer visitors an idea of cultural and commercial exchange between Asia and Europe, of which Mexico, especially Acapulco, was a nodal point. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm There is performed a show of light and sound, you can request a special price for groups.

Looking for the ideal gift in Acapulco

Take a piece of Eden contigo.En Acapulco is a huge variety of craft markets and galleries that sell the most sophisticated pieces of art in the state of Guerrero. Among the most popular markets can name the Dahlia, The Parazal, the Diana and Noa Noa. In them the variety of items is interesting regional textiles and decorative objects are added to an exquisite cuisine prepared with the freshest seafood around the harbor.

The craft market is Noa Noa beachfront Horn. This iconic place mixing an interesting collection of items showing good taste and creativity of local artisans. Many of his works are made of minerals and gemstones, which has given a distinctive to this interesting market.

Luxury and nature in Punta Diamante

Punta Diamante is an environmentally friendly choice of accommodation. Here, the construction has respected the flora and fauna of the area. We invite you to relax in the tranquil beaches of the bay, you'll find dozens of restaurants to the seaside. El Camino Real Diamante shocking overlooking the bay. In the Diamond District, located between the Bay of Acapulco, and Playa Puerto Marqués Revolcadero, find a haven where they combine harmoniously developing, lush vegetation and panoramic view. Punta Diamante is an ambitious real estate tourism project consisting of luxury hotels, spas, restaurants, shopping areas and a golf course. All this makes it one of the most exclusive places in the country.

In addition to offering all the comforts of modern life, this resort property seeks to preserve the natural environment. For this purpose we have implemented a processing plant wastewater ecological and an electric generator. The main road was built with hydraulic cement. Street lighting has stone accents prehispanic themed. If you like exercising outdoors, there is also a bike trail that runs along the peninsula.


Under the shade of palm trees in Acapulco

In south Acapulco Bay is the famous Playa Revolcadero, a wide stretch of golden sand framed by a row of palm trees. A couple of meters inland is a huge tropical lagoon around which sit Quinta Real Hotels and Resorts Mayan and Tres Vidas Golf Course, and other luxury condominiums. This is a beach paradise, those looking to relax will find a beautiful landscape in front of your eyes, surfers and big waves found here. Other hotels that have been established in the area include the Fairmont Acapulco Princess, which is itself a tourist attraction, and the Fairmont Pierre Marques. Another hotel worth visiting is the Mayan Resorts, whose facilities include channels, pools and attractive decor of Mayan influence.

Among the Acapulco Bay and the airport is Puerto Marqués. For many years, this bay unnoticed by developers of real estate projects. It now houses the exclusive Acapulco Diamante Resort and extensive residential development. However, the area maintains its rustic beach. Being a smaller bay that of Acapulco, Puerto Marqués unnoticed outside his overbearing neighbor. But things are changing: Punta Diamante development, covering the bay and the adjacent mainland, attracting more and more visitors. The attractions of Puerto Marqués increasingly are most popular, most visitors come to relax on its beaches and taste the dishes of the restaurants set on the coast.

The spectacular Acapulco Bay is surrounded by mountains. Its beauty rivals that of other world-renowned destinations like Rio de Janeiro and Hong Kong. The Autopista del Sol descends from the mountains to become the Costera Miguel Aleman, which runs along the beaches of the bay from end to end. There are the heart of the hotel zone, the first class resorts, fine restaurants, shopping and the best nightlife. Then the inner coastal area in the renovated downtown to get lost in the heart of old Acapulco.



Riding the waves in Acapulco

If in the water, you're in Acapulco. The calm waters of Acapulco Bay are perfect for practicing a variety of water sports. If looking for a getaway for fishing or a tournament rule, racing or yacht rentals, the Marina Acapulco and Acapulco Yacht Club organizes numerous events throughout the year. In the Papagayo River tours are fast engine boats. The sudden turns and starts speeding printed excitement to the trip. Virtually all bay beaches are safe for swimming, except Revolcadero, Pie de la Cuesta and Puerto Marqués, which have a stronger waves. For snorkeling, beaches Caleta, Caletilla and Roqueta island are the most popular. You might also like the gravel beaches, Las Palmas and Peppermint Bay.

The parasailing is an invention acapulqueña offering an electrifying experience and at the same time, an excellent view of a tour bahía.Harás sitting in a harness and attached to a parachute, which is powered by a boat. Thus, the parachute rises as a kite while you enjoy the trip to 30 meters high. In recent times windsurfing has become very popular, like the jet ski (water scooters), sailboats and "broncos" (mini motorized boats) that are rented in various parts of the bay. Very near the Zocalo can find "The Colonial" restaurant and water sports center which rents equipment for a variety of water sports.

The sport fishing tours can be contracted in many hotels and tours leave from the pier near the Zocalo. The most common prey are sailfish, marlin and dorado. If you prefer freshwater fishing, a good option is the Tres Palos and Coyuca gaps that are within walking distance of the harbor. Here Tourist Cooperative Society has official permission as fishing tour operator.



La Quebrada, home of the brave

Witness the value of the divers that are launched from this legendary cliff into the ocean. The cliff known as La Quebrada has been one of the biggest attractions in Acapulco since 1934. Without professional training, the natives have learned alanzarse off a cliff into the waves crashing below 45 meters. You are greeted by a pool with a depth of less than four meters. Daily there are five presentations of these brave athletes, the most spectacular and unforgettable are the night, as they launch carrying a torch in each hand. There is a public viewpoint from where you can appreciate the jump in exchange for a tip for the divers. The best view, however, is provided by the club La Perla, although the entrance fee.

If you've seen this show, you probably wonder how the acrobats manage to "get their way" to a difficult situation. Monico Jorge Ramirez Vazquez, a member of a family of divers who performed this act for three generations, explains: "The notion of time is key to a good jump. The fall lasts three seconds and high waves, which mark the time to enter the water, they last only five. We have only a margin of error of two seconds ".

Jorge works from 8 to 10 o'clock in the morning and two jumps performed during five days a week. Meditation and prayer are part of your routine. Fear is present in every dive, regardless of how many have made in your life. If a diver begins his career at age 17 and retires at 45, made ​​a total of about 15 000 560 dives. Many have suffered accidents, primarily due to the impact upon entering the water. However, surprisingly, never been registered deaths in this risky activity.


malls

There are many malls in Acapulco among them:

La Gran Plaza
coastal 125
Acapulco La Isla Shopping Village
Galleries Diana
Plaza Condesa
La Vista
square Chedraui
Coast Pavilion
reefs
Galleries Aqcua
pergolas
Multiplaza Las Palmas
square Diamond
Galleries Picuda


climate

Acapulco features a tropical wet and dry climate. The climate is warm with wet and dry seasons, but this varies depending on the altitude. The warmest areas are next to the sea. Tropical storms and hurricanes are a threat from May through November. The forested area tends to lose leaves during the winter dry season with evergreen pines in the highest elevations. Fauna mostly consists of deer, small mammals and birds, a variety of land and sea as well as marine animals such as turtles.

Maximum Temperature: 39.5 ° C
Minimum Temperature: 16.0 ° C
Rainiest month: September, 304 mm
Less rainy Month: March 2 mm



parks

Parque Papagayo
The Parque Ignacio Manuel Altamirano, best known as the Parque Papagayo, is a large ecological reserve, recreational and tourist located in the port of Acapulco, Guerrero, southern Mexico. It has an area of 21.8 ha and also houses extensive green areas and three artificial lakes, a large number of exotic species in captivity. In addition, the park features children's recreation sites and popular as they are fair, sports courts, a skating rink, a library, and many more. As the only and largest green area of the city, is known as the green lung of Acapulco.
Highlight other important points such as the Palacio Municipal de Acapulco in the northern part of the park, with public access along Avenida Cuauhtemoc.



Veladero National Park

Veladero National Park is a vast ecological reserve located in the upper or amphitheater Acapulco Bay. It has an area of 3,159 ha. Within the site, stands the town of the same name of the park, itself derived from numerous settlements that, in many cases, have jeopardized the ecological conservation of the site.


Airports
Airport General Juan N. Alvarez

He is built over an area of ​​464 hectares and runs 24 hours a day. It has a terminal building and control tower, and is equipped with two air bridges in the last waiting room, parking for 267 cars, driveway, deck for forty general aviation equipment, taxiways, perimeter road, fencing and lighting, are fuel storage and garden area. It has two runways, one 1,700 m and another 3,300 m long made ​​of hydraulic concrete. Currently operating seven international trading companies and nine national
Air Base No. 7 León González Pie de la Cuesta
It is a base operated by the Mexican Air Force and is located in the Pie de la Cuesta. Their services are strictly military.