There are a lot of Acapulco attractions that can entice you from the sea, sand, and pool. Acapulco is one of the best and lively places to spend your vacation, with endless activities to do, beautiful beaches to get a great tan, and breathtaking views to enjoy. There are four indispensable geographic areas of interest for sightseers in Acapulco and resorts are easily explored.
Old Acapulco and downtown area is the traditional heart of the city, well-known for its bustling seaside boardwalk, Main Square which was remodeled in 1996, San Diego Fort, and the Famous La Quebrada. Acapulco attractions have the clamor and stimulation of a tropical harbor in its downtown area, although they may not be appealing to everyone because of its busy tempo and seaport unpleasantness. The Main Square or Zocalo is a charming tree-shaded plaza swarming with activities and faces one of Mexico’s more odd churches, the Nuestra Señora de la Soledad Church. This church has a bleak white exterior and two bulb-shaped blue and yellow-tiled spires, actually looking more Russian Orthodox than Mexican.
San Diego Fort is a short walk from the church, perched on a hill that overlooks the harbor. Originally built in 1616, then rebuilt in its present form following an immense earthquake in 1776, the fort was the staging area for the loading and unloading of the Manila Fleet, served to protect the lucrative trade link from Dutch and English pirates. The fort is a classic five-point bastion enclosed by moat and where a fascinating museum is housed.
Pie de la Cuesta and Coyuca Lagoon is located ten kilometers west of the city and is loved for its country, palm-lined beach and dreamy sunsets. The nearby lagoon is an exotic setting famous for its tropical vegetation, wildlife, and tiny islands. If ever you get tired from the busy streets of the downtown area, take a bus or a taxi to this open stretch of Pacific Ocean beach, resting between the crashing Pacific Ocean on one side, and the picturesque Coyuca Lagoon on the other. The main feature of this awesome place is its flaming tropical sunsets where you can just grab a hammock, order a cool refreshing coconut gin specialty, and just relax.
Paradise on Condesa Beach is one of Acapulco attractions which feature bungee jumping and full-service beach club. The Papagayo Park is a fifty-two acre playland and one of the best parks in Mexico. This park has plenty of carnival rides, Manila galleon replica, magnificent aviary, and winding tree-lined paths which is great for family fun. Puerto Marques and Revolcadero Beach are Acapulco attractions that should not be missed. Marques is located on the southeast between the airport and town which is a lovely bay of white sand beaches surrounded by jungle-clad mountains. The Revolcadero Beach is a wide swath of white sand beaches bordered with tropical plantations and palm groves and a delight to open-ocean surfers with its long stretches of sand.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Acapulco Spring Break
Although it feels like spring break in Acapulco year round, during March the city changes into a party paradise with Acapulco spring break vacationers. The Golden Zone along the Costera becomes alive with huge flocks of students and just about everyone else enjoying a great break in Acapulco. Together with Easter and the week after Christmas, Acapulco spring breaks are the high season for vacations in Acapulco.
The hotels and beaches are filled with ‘hangover’ gringas and gringos during the day, and the discos and bars are crammed with a blend foreigners and locals every night till the sun comes up. Acapulco spring break is one of the best times and a great occasion to meet new people and enjoy the company of the Mexican locals.
Acapulco spring break starts from the last week of February and continues through the month of March. This five weeks of spring seems to be the city’s craziest times, starting from week one’s “full of fun on the edge of crazy” atmosphere with typical party craziness, sometimes out of control, till the fifth week. However, most of the students and visitors are only out to party, dance, and drink the night away and the city still keeps its safety and order.
If you’re planning an Acapulco spring break vacation, you can either get a package through an agency, usually on your campus, or for more independence and flexibility, you can do you own reservations and choose a favorite club every night. The most famous Acapulco spring break hotels are Hotel Copacabana, Crowne Plaza, Hyatt Regency, and Fiesta Americana. However, if you’re looking for something a little less expensive but still nice, the Romano Palace is a good choice. Reserving well ahead of time before your arrival is a must to avoid any problems.
During spring breaks, the most popular discos in Acapulco include Palladium, Mandara, El Alebrije, Disco beach, and Baby‘O. All throughout March these discos are jam-packed and showing up by 11:00 is advisable to beat the crowd. The Paladium is one of the most popular Acapulco discos that feature an excellent atmosphere, service and view. If you’re in this disco don’t miss the silver fire dancer at 4:00am. This disco is overly crowded during spring breaks so you may want to put ‘waiting’ on your vocabulary. The Mandara is another disco which is in the prime location in Las Brisas, just a short walk from the Paladium and other restaurants. The club is very nice suited for couples and groups of four because of its layout which is a stadium with lots of tables and bars at the back. This night club is definitely elegant and beautiful for enjoying a date or being seen in the elite crowd.
Spending your spring break in Acapulco will absolutely give you a once in a lifetime experience with the city’s natural beauty, lively night-life, as well as excellent Mexican spirit of the locals.
The hotels and beaches are filled with ‘hangover’ gringas and gringos during the day, and the discos and bars are crammed with a blend foreigners and locals every night till the sun comes up. Acapulco spring break is one of the best times and a great occasion to meet new people and enjoy the company of the Mexican locals.
Acapulco spring break starts from the last week of February and continues through the month of March. This five weeks of spring seems to be the city’s craziest times, starting from week one’s “full of fun on the edge of crazy” atmosphere with typical party craziness, sometimes out of control, till the fifth week. However, most of the students and visitors are only out to party, dance, and drink the night away and the city still keeps its safety and order.
If you’re planning an Acapulco spring break vacation, you can either get a package through an agency, usually on your campus, or for more independence and flexibility, you can do you own reservations and choose a favorite club every night. The most famous Acapulco spring break hotels are Hotel Copacabana, Crowne Plaza, Hyatt Regency, and Fiesta Americana. However, if you’re looking for something a little less expensive but still nice, the Romano Palace is a good choice. Reserving well ahead of time before your arrival is a must to avoid any problems.
During spring breaks, the most popular discos in Acapulco include Palladium, Mandara, El Alebrije, Disco beach, and Baby‘O. All throughout March these discos are jam-packed and showing up by 11:00 is advisable to beat the crowd. The Paladium is one of the most popular Acapulco discos that feature an excellent atmosphere, service and view. If you’re in this disco don’t miss the silver fire dancer at 4:00am. This disco is overly crowded during spring breaks so you may want to put ‘waiting’ on your vocabulary. The Mandara is another disco which is in the prime location in Las Brisas, just a short walk from the Paladium and other restaurants. The club is very nice suited for couples and groups of four because of its layout which is a stadium with lots of tables and bars at the back. This night club is definitely elegant and beautiful for enjoying a date or being seen in the elite crowd.
Spending your spring break in Acapulco will absolutely give you a once in a lifetime experience with the city’s natural beauty, lively night-life, as well as excellent Mexican spirit of the locals.
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