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Acapulco travel information.
Acapulco has a special magic that visitors and residents alike
to remain fascinated by its incredible beauty and the hypnotic
charm of its very own brand of enchantment. For a relaxed
tropical paradise, Acapulco certainly is vibrant one --as a
matter of fact, it literally never sleeps. With non-stop
nightlife, great shopping centers and restaurants, this bustling
seaside resort is alive and pulsating 24 hours a day.
It offers 230 hotels (with 18,000 rooms) from the Grand Tourism
Category to tose below the 3 star status.
If you wake up early there are tours you can take that will show
you the beautiful destination. There is also car/limousine
rental.
El Boulevard de las Naciones (Nations Blvd.) is the way to get
to the city if you are at the airport.
Once you are in the city, you can take a taxi, the cost of the
transportation is preestablished. Its important to mention that
the taxis provided by the hotels are more expensive, although
they are reasonable.
There is also the bus service along the Costera Av. The
“Calandrias” are also a way of transportation, these unique and
colorful carriages can take you along the Costera Av.
Acapulco offers excitement other resorts only dream of. There is
so much to see and do that visitors can easily set their own
pace and take life as energetically or as leisurely as they like.
By day, play along the dazzling beaches behind the luxury hotels
that range from picturesque to palatial, or relax on one of the
secluded, pristine beaches at Barra Vieja -- ideal for romantic
tryst.
Dedicated shoppers can pamper themselves with world-class
shopping. Mornings are the coolest and the most relaxing time to
search for Mexican treasures. Acapulco offers a profusion of
boutiques, galleries and handicraft stores along the Costera
Boulevard. Some are in sleek, air-conditioned shopping malls
like Plaza Bahia or La Gran Plaza, but if you are looking for
handicrafts, gold, silver or unique pieces of art, so the Flea
Markets such as El Parazal, in the downtown area, or La Diana
are the best option.
Those who like to explore can visit Fort of San Diego Museum,
which keeps centuries of history and culture in 12 expositions
rooms, enjoying an excellent Acapulco’s view from there; also
take a leisurely ride in a horse-drawn carriage down the Costera
Miguel Aleman, wide bay front boulevard flanked by host of
beaches, hotels and restaurants; swim with dolphins at C.I.C.I
Water Park or at Condesa Beach or sports enthusiasts can also
enjoy the Shotover Jet boat ride on the Puerto Marques Lagoon,
the rafting on the Papagayo River and any Tour on the Coyuca
Lagoon or Tres Palos Lagoon.
Sunshine 360 days of the year, 12 miles of golden sand beaches
and the lush greenery of the surrounding Sierra Madre Mountains
combine to make Acapulco a paradise for those who prefer active
vacations. Water sports take on new dimensions in the
magnificent setting of Acapulco Bay, where sports enthusiasts
can scuba dive to reefs and shipwrecks; go deep-sea fishing for
marlin or sail fish; water-sky, or parasail.
Golf lovers have a choice of four picturesque and challenging,
18-hole championship courses, as well as the 9-hole Club de Golf
Acapulco (on the Costera, next to the Acapulco Convention Center),
and guests who want to work on their backhand can choose from
more than 84 tennis courts located throughout the resort.
It would take several months of vacation to take in all the
dining experiences Acapulco has to offer. More than 160
restaurants provide a myriad of dinning venues--from the finest
in Mexican cuisine to international specialties. There are many
restaurants nestled high in the hills surrounding Acapulco,
while far below the lights of Acapulco Bay twinkle brilliantly
in the night.
As the sun sets over Acapulco Bay, an ambiance of enthusiasm
wafts over the city -- a gamut of experiences await. Its
legendary excitement after dark is what really sets Acapulco
apart from other destinations in Mexico. Head over to “Old
Acapulco” to watch the daring divers at La Quebrada as they dive
from cliffs bearing torches 135 feet into a rocky cove.
Become a part of Acapulco’s vibrant nightlife and dance from
dusk ‘til dawn--an every night occurrence at the chic nightclubs
and discotheques where the action just begins to heat up around
midnight. For romantics, a quiet piano bar or stunning setting
from which to watch the sparkling lights above the bay is never
far away.
Experience Acapulco’s nonstop activities and this resort offers
many others attractions, so you will be able to see that there
are more to discover.
WEATHER
The climate is tropical and humid with sun the greater part of
the year. July and August are the hottest months and the rainy
season begins in June and runs through October. The winter
season is a privileged time, barely humid.. The prevalent
vegetation is tropical. The average temperature is 33°C and the
minimum is 22°C.
GEOGRAPHICAL DESCRIPTION:
Acapulco is a privileged tourist destination with 2 splendid
bays, Santa Lucia and Puerto Marques, both of incredible natural
beauty and incredible cliffs, beautiful with beaches with
varying waves surrounded by exotic tropical vegetation and
protected by the Sierra Madre del Sur Mountains to the East and
by Santa Lucia Bay to the West.
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
Acapulco can be described as an important deep sea port and
coastal traffic, located on the Pacific Ocean, on the western
side of the natural bay of Acapulco. The city is the municipal
seat and is located a 16° 5´ latitude North and at 99° 54’
longitude West, located a 385 kilometers approximately to the
south of the City of Mexico and a 133 kilometers from the City
of Chilpancingo, capital of the State of Guerrero.
EXTENSION OF THE BAY
The Bay measures 5 kilometers from East to West and 3 kilometers
from North to South with a depth between 45 to 60 meters.
SURFACE
Acapulco has a territory of 1,882.6 square meters, which
represents 2.95% of the state surface
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