Acapulco - Activities

Set in gorgeous natural surroundings, Acapulco offers an enormous range of attractions and activities. Besides sunbathing, swimming, resting and partying, Acapulco can be host to a wealth of Activities, including: 

• Diving and Snorkeling
• Jet Skiing
• Power-boating
• Fishing
• River Rafting on Rio Papagayo
• Golf

Cliff Divers

Without doubt, Acapulco's most famous attraction. A trip to Acapulco would seem a half-cooked effort if you missed the world-famous cliff dives at La Quebrada ("The Break").

Divers plunge off cliffs 130 feet high into the a cove that is only safe to dive in when the wave comes in. Wrong timing would result in a fatal fall.

Dives are scheduled at 1pm, and in hours of darkness at 7pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm, 10:30pm. At night the divers carry torches to light their
descent - quite a spectacle!

Dives can be viewed from balconies near the cove, for a small entrance fee. Alternatively, there is a hotel nearby, called El Mirador, which has a Restaurant-Bar called La Perla. You can watch the divers while eating your meal, or if you buy a drink at the bar.

Pie de la Cuesta

A six-mile journey west of Acapulco will bring you to a narrow strip of beach known as Pie de la Cuesta ("at the feet of sunset"), which separates the Pacific Ocean from the scenic Coyuca Lagoon. It is an inviting and tranquil spot to laze away the day. Whatever else brings you here, an absolute must is waiting for dusk to fall. The sunsets at Pie de la Cuesta are nothing short of spectacular. 

If you want to swim, swim in the lake - the sea here is dangerous, and people have been killed in the surf. Other activities on the lagoon include a boat trip, and water skiing is very popular here - you can hire the equipment locally.

Pie de la Cuesta has a lot of seafood restaurants on the beachside, and there's a good reason for that: The sunset here is spectacular! 

Parque Papagayo

This is a large amusement and activities park, which also leads to two beaches: Playa Hornos and Playa Hornitos. Its features include a lake with paddleboats for hire, a roller-skating rink, a fun-fair with mechanical rides, an animal enclosure and aviary, and a pathway (circular circuit) which is over 1km in length is good if you like a morning run. There is no admission charge to go into the park and it's open from 6am to 8pm daily. The mechanical rides open later between 4 and 11pm. Great for kids and adults alike ! 

Swimming with Dolphins

If you'd like to experience the sensation of swimming with a dolphin, you can in Acapulco! There are two places to do this; the CICI (International Centre) Water Park or Condesa Beach.
Deep Sea Fishing

Deep Sea fishing is another popular pastime in this region, and you can arrange day trips that include a boat, its captain and first mate, equipment, bait, food and drinks.

Tennis

If you're a keen tennis player and you're looking for great weather and superb facilities - Take your racket to Acapulco. Major hotels have tennis courts and there is a selection of tennis clubs as well

Golf

Acapulco is becoming more and more popular with golfers, as they arrive here for great weather, and good golf courses! Bring your clubs and discover why! The very well maintained Princess Golf Course features Bermuda greens and fairways giving you the perfect mix of pleasurable and exciting golf.