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Old Acapulco Is Not the Hotel Zone
Old Acapulco Is Not the Hotel Zone The hotel zone stretches along the Costera in concrete and neon. Old Acapulco — the original town around the zocalo and wa...
Off the Radar: Acapulco Spots Only Locals Know
Every city has its well-known attractions, but the real magic of Acapulco lies in the places and experiences that don't make it into the guidebooks. After ye...
La Quebrada: Where the Divers Fly
La Quebrada: Where the Divers Fly The name means "the break." When you stand at the top and look down into the narrow channel where the Pacific surges betwee...
The Fuerte de San Diego and the Manila Galleon Trade
The Fuerte de San Diego and the Manila Galleon Trade Star-shaped fortress on a hill above the harbor. Built 1616, destroyed by earthquake 1776, rebuilt by 17...
Upcoming Events in Acapulco
Here are the top events and happenings in Acapulco, Mexico for the upcoming season. From annual festivals to sports, concerts, and cultural celebrations — ma...
Old Acapulco at the Zócalo
Old Acapulco at the Zócalo The Acapulco that existed before the hotels. Nuestra Señora de la Soledad with blue and white onion domes that look Byzantine with...
La Quebrada: The Divers Wait for the Wave
La Quebrada: The Divers Wait for the Wave A cliff where, since 1934, divers jump 35 meters into a channel that's deep enough to survive only when wave timing...
Acapulco Dining Guide: Where the Locals Eat
Acapulco, Mexico has a dining scene that reflects the soul of the city. From beloved institutions to exciting new arrivals, here are six restaurants you abso...
The Fort of San Diego: 250 Years of Pacific Trade
The Fort of San Diego: 250 Years of Pacific Trade Star-shaped stone walls on a hill above the Zócalo. Rebuilt 1616. For 250 years the Manila Galleon connecte...
Isla de la Roqueta by Morning Boat
Isla de la Roqueta by Morning Boat A ten-minute glass-bottom boat from Playa Caleta across the bay. Isla de la Roqueta is a small island with two beaches, a ...
Top 10 Things To Do in Acapulco
Whether you're visiting Acapulco, Mexico for the first time or looking for something new to do this weekend, here are our picks for the ten best experiences ...
Fuerte de San Diego: Acapulco's Stone Gatekeeper
Fuerte de San Diego: Acapulco's Stone Gatekeeper The fort above the Zócalo. Star-shaped walls, rebuilt 1616, pentagonal military geometry built to defend the...
Welcome to acapulco.chat
Welcome to acapulco.chat — your go-to local guide for everything happening in Acapulco, Mexico! Whether you're a lifelong resident, a recent transplant, or p...
La Costera After Dark Is Still the Main Event
La Costera After Dark Is Still the Main Event Costera Miguel Alemán is the curved coastal boulevard that basically invented Mexican Pacific nightlife in the ...
Acapulco's Adult Nightlife Scene: What to Know
Acapulco's Adult Nightlife Scene: What to Know Acapulco has had a gentleman's club and cabaret scene since the Pacific resort era peaked in the '70s, and whi...
The 50th Tianguis Turístico Returns Home to Acapulco
The 50th Tianguis Turístico Returns Home to Acapulco Mexico's most important tourism trade event is celebrating its 50th anniversary — and it's coming home. ...
Zona Acapulco 2026 Festival Headlined by Álvaro Díaz and Latin Mafia
Zona Acapulco 2026 Festival Headlined by Álvaro Díaz and Latin Mafia Semana Santa brings one of the biggest Mexican music bookings to Acapulco in years. The ...
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