Situated on one of the loveliest bays on the coast, backed by the evergreen vegetation of the Sierra foothills, Acapulco offers anything and everything to the holiday visitors, but this is not the place to seek a peaceful escape from it all. It is the Queen of Mexican beach resorts, the loudest and most famous in the country with non-stop energy, high-rise hotels, a glittering nightlife, white beaches and an enormous range of holiday activities. The main attraction in Acapulco is the string of beaches that sweep around the bay, each offering a different atmosphere and ample opportunities for water sports, with calm waters, sun bathing and seafront dining of international quality. The downside of Acapulco city is the shabby, polluted and overcrowded old town area, but it is easy enough to ignore this side of Acapulco with plenty to keep visitors happy along the glitzy holiday resort strip, with its shopping plazas, restaurants and beaches. A famous Acapulco institution since the 1930s are the Quebrada cliff divers, who pitch themselves gracefully from a height of 148ft (45m) into the seemingly shallow water of a narrow chasm in the ocean below after praying at the small rock shrine for safety.
Activities
On holiday it is difficult to resist the lure of Acapulco's golden beaches, but there are numerous things to do away from the sea and sand. Active pursuits like bungy jumping, horseriding, mountain biking, golf on one of four great championship courses, or tennis are available. Local operators offer popular jungle tours, taking visitors into the Laguna de Tres Palos swamp to play at being Tarzan among the tropical vegetation. There are numerous other excursions on offer, from swimming with dolphins to snorkelling expeditions, and folklore shows to sunset cruises.
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