Bay
of Acapulco
In the 16th century, Spanish explorers came across the Bay of Acapulco
and were captivated by its naturally protected shores and beautiful surroundings.
Today, Acapulco remains a stunning Mexican hideaway that caters to all
the needs of the modern tourist.
Acapulco is by far the largest, most opulent of all the resort cities
in Mexico. An endless variety of dining, entertainment, and sporting
options are available in town, assuring that you will never run out
of things to do while visiting. In ad dition,
it is quite close to the resort cities of Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo; two
destinations providing a brief escape from the hustle and bustle of
Acapulco.
Acapulco is the ideal location for either a relaxing or an exciting
day under the sun. A typical day on the bay will find you spending the
majority of your time outdoors. With an average temperature of 80 degrees,
Acapulco enjoys some of the finest year-round weather in the world.
While spending the day on a beautiful beach, you can either lie peacefully,
soaking in the sun's rays, or instead enjoy the many adventurous water
sports offered in Acapulco. Some of these water sports include scuba
diving, snorkeling, fishing, and water skiing. In addition, you should
not miss La Quebrada, where daring cliff divers take a 130 feet plunge
into the ocean. Other sites you should see is the beautiful vegetated
lagoon of Coyuca, the historical Fuerte de San Diego, built to protect
Acapulco from dangerous pirates in 1616, or a glass bottom boat where
you can view the submerged Virgin of Guadalupe on the ocean floor off
Roqueta Island.
At the end of a tiring, sun-splashed day, head over to Pie de la Cuesta
and watch the beautiful sunset. Once the sun is down, Acapulco turns
into a city of the night. There are delicious cafes, shops, boutiques,
and lively clubs throughout the charming streets of Acapulco.
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