The Bay of Acapulco, called "La Bahía de Santa Lucía",  is also known as the
Pearl of the Pacific. With the Pacific ocean on the south and the Sierra Madre del 
Sur towering right behind, it is 3 miles from north to south, with depth from 45 feet to 
180 feet and it has a lush tropical island called Roqueta at its mouth.

 There are also two beautiful fresh water lagoons.  Coyuca,  in Pie de la Cuesta and 
Tres Palos, which is at least twice the size of Acapulco Bay, near the airport.

 The weather is hot and fairly humid with typical temperatures from 72 (night) to 87 degrees from November to April, although a constant breeze makes it comfortable. 
During the winter season,  it virtually never rains, and  the rainy season runs from
June to October,  though it is still sunny during the day because the rain mostly 
occurs in the late afternoon or night.

 The population of Acapulco is now around 2 million.

CURRENT & COMING EVENTS

Tourist Tianguis: April 4 to 9 at the Convention Center
Italian Food Festival: April 6 to 16,  Restaurante el Pescador at the Hyatt Hotel
Acapulco Festival: May 20 to 29, Convention Center and many Beach shows.
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 Here are just a few of the many sights to explore, and activities during your stay 
in Acapulco:

LA QUEBRADA

Watch the cliff divers that made Acapulco famous. You can watch the show from the
El Mirador Hotel and have a drink or there is a stairway leading down to a vantage
point where you can watch it for 10 pesos.  One show starts at 1:00 pm and 
later shows every hour starting at 5:30 pm until 10:30 pm
You can also charter a 3 hour Boat Cruise which will take you first around the Bay 
and then to watch Sunset and the Cliff Divers for $50 an hour with
BLUE WATER SPORTFISHNG

 MERCADO CHILAPA, KNOWN ALSO AS MERCADO CAMPESINO

Visit a Mexican market, located not far from the Central Market and not usually
known to tourists, where people from Chilapa (a little town in Guerrero) bring their
goods to offer.
  Best time to visit is Sundays after 5:00 pm and Monday mornings.

 SWIM WITH DOLPHINS
At Cici water park or in Condesa beach next to the Paradise Restaurant

BUNGY JUMP
At the Condesa beach, for the adventurous.

SHOTOVER JET
Click on picture below

ECOLOGICAL TOURS
Exotic species zoo on  Roqueta Island

The Island of birds in  Coyuca Lagoon

Tour of the  3 Palos Lagoon

 CHAPEL OF PEACE
atop Las Brisas where the large cross is located.  This is also a good
place to take photos. It is a multidenominational Church with Catholic Services
held on Sundays every hour from 10 AM to 1 PM - 4PM to 6 PM.

 FOR KIDS
Roller blading and Go Karts Carretera Escénica

CICI Water Park  3 blocks from LaPalapa on Costera

Bowling  inside the Plaza Bahía Mall

 BULL FIGHTS

Season is from Dec. to March at 5:30 pm. The best thing is to take a taxi and go to 
“Plaza de Toros in Caletilla” (that’s the bull ring) and buy the tickets at the entrance.
Wear comfortable clothing and buy tickets to sit in the shade.

 MEXICAN FIESTA AT THE CONVENTION CENTER

A beautiful show with Mexican folkloric dances and mariachis, buffet dinner,
a place well worth seeing.
Shows Wednesday and Friday from 7-10PM
Price per person, including buffet dinner, open bar-  $400 pesos Children 
under 10 – 50% off.
Just to watch the show and drinks $230 per person.     Tel:  484 32 18 
Excellent, Walk to this.
MOVIES  One block from La Palapa on the Costera, in the Oceanic Building, there 
are 8 theaters showing the latest movies (in English), and Sanborn's, which has a very
good cafeteria,  popular with the locals, and also sells books, magazines, candies, pharmaceuticals, swim suits, etc.

GENERAL INFORMATION

CURRENCY- The official unit of currency is the Peso.  The current exchange rate 
is between 9 and 10  pesos per US dollar and fluctuates daily. Currency can be 
exchanged at the airport, “Casas de Cambio” and banks (usually banks give 
slightly better rates, and are open from 9am to 5PM). Many restaurants and shops 
also accept dollar traveler’s checks and major credit cards but set the exchange
rates they will accept themselves.

CLICK HERE TO CHECK THIS CURRENCY CONVERTER
 

TIPS & INFORMATION

CALLING THE US ~  Please be aware that calling the US directly from your hotel can 
be very expensive.  The cheapest way is to use a pay phone with a calling card, which
you can purchase at many hotels and shops, including Sanborn's.  If you want to call 
collect from the hotel they will charge you US $4.

AIRPORT ~  Some options to get from the airport to town:   you can hire a private 
taxi that costs around 30US for 4 people or 35US for a Suburban for 7or 8 people
or take the shuttle that is 7.50 per person. To go to the airport
from your hotel is $13US. per cab for 4 or maybe 5 people.

BEACHES ~ the beach in front of LaPalapa, called  Playa Icacos is a safe and excellent beach for swimming at most times.  However, the beaches in the center of
the bay can be dangerous for poor swimmers during periods of very high tides.

Pie de la Cuesta  beach is a beautiful beach to spend the day and walk and
famous for its sunsets, but is dangerous for swimming. A nice small hotel to spend the 
day is Vayma. It is located right next door to the more famous Tres Marias that also
has good food.  A trip to Pie de la Cuesta will take you 35 minutes more or less
depending on the traffic.

Playa Revolcadero where the Princess Hotel is. It is another beautiful
beach, great for walking or jogging. There are little cabanas where you can have
lunch.  The pescado a la talla, usually red snapper on the grill marinated with a 
slightly spicy sauce is real good, or you can order the picaditas, as an entrée.

Hornos beach toward the other side of the bay has very calm surf; good for 
children, a lot of locals go there. (Watch your belongings)

NIGHT CLUBS ~ Compared to Acapulco, the rest of the world is asleep!  The 
nightlife here will amaze you with its wild and glamorous party atmosphere. 
There are so many discos that it would be difficult to name them all.
Palladium a huge disco with a beautiful view of the bay is mostly for
younger crowds.  Also for the youngest is   Alebrije

 High on the hill of Las Brisas is Enigma discothèque and its famous bar 
Siboney with a very nice view of the bay. 
Baby’O has been the number one disco for many years,
a favorite place for locals and Mexico City people.
Zucca  close to Enigma and similar but much smaller, has just been remodeled 
and has a great view also; on Thursdays they have the singles night. 
Andromedas at walking distance from LaPalapa.

TIPPING ~ The usual tip in Acapulco is 15%; however, keep in mind that some 
resorts and hotels automatically add a service charge, so you should check your bill 
before tipping. There is also a 15% value-added tax (IVA) that is normally included in 
the charge, but it is worthwhile to check so as not to confuse the two.

SHOPPING ~  Shops line the main streets of Acapulco, including everything from well-known designers to small markets featuring handmade souvenirs.  Bargaining 
is acceptable in almost all locations, especially for jewelry. There are two malls 
Plaza Bahía and La Gran Plaza. 
Wal-Mart is 3 blocks from LaPalapa and is open 24 hours. Inside you will also
find a bank, McDonald’s, and  Baskin Robbins among other things.

BINGO ~ If you want to dare the Goddess of Fortune, there is bingo at the 
JAI ALAI  located next to the Wal-Mart, every night starting at 6 PM. Children 
under 18 are not allowed.

GETTING AROUND ~  many of the places you will wish to visit during your stay in Acapulco are within walking distance from your hotel. Buses run along the Costera
(main Avenue) for 3 pesos as well as taxicabs.  The rates for taxis are negotiable, so always remember to agree on a price with the driver before getting into the cab. 
The taxis at the hotel are 50% more expensive than on the street.

WATER SPORTS ~ Parasailing, jet skiing, snorkeling, skiing, and scuba diving are 
all very popular.  CLICK HERE FOR PRICES
Acapulco is a great place for deep-sea fishing.  The catches are mainly
sailfish, marlin, dorado (mahi-mahi), yellow fin tuna and sharks.
For Fishing try  BLUE WATER SPORTFISHING

ELECTRICAL POWER  ~  110 volts/50 cycle is standard.  US Blow dryers and 
travel irons will work.  However,  frequently Mexican plugs are not polarized 
(large and small inserts) so an adaptor may be necessary for the plug.

ROOM SERVICE ~  Even if you are in our private condos you can order room 
service from the hotel.

If you want to order  pizza these are good and not expensive:
PIZZA REAL Tel: 481 18 62 or DOMINO’S PIZZA  Tel: 481 00 44

For sushi call  SAN & TOWN  Tel: 484 01 33 from 2:00 to 11:00 pm 
or
SUSHITO  Tel: 484 74 25-484 71 88.

RESTAURANTS

 Most restaurants serve lunch usually from 1 to 5PM.   Dinner starts at 7PM to 12PM

               THESE ARE SOME OF MY FAVORITES

LE JARDIN DES ARTISTES ~  French cuisine, elegant, very good food 
and great service. Phone 481 00 25

 For an elegant dinner with a gorgeous view of the bay, great service and food, go to
MADEIRAS
You usually have to make reservations at 446-56-36 and 446-5723
(no shorts allowed for men).  Average price per person $35US.

 EL OLVIDO ~  Nice view, great ambiance and good food, pricey but worth it.

 SR. FROG’S ~  In the Las Brisas area.  Good Mexican food, music and a beautiful view of the bay. Thursdays is Pozole day in Acapulco, (a Mexican soup/stew 
worth trying) it is a good excuse for locals to gather for lunch, eat pozole and drink 
tequila. On Thursdays it is the place to see and be seen.

 VILLA FIORE ~  Good Italian food in a beautiful, romantic garden, average 
price per person $35 dlls

Hotel Boca Chica ~  Sea food and sushi, in Caleta beautiful setting 
on Boca Chica channel

 THESE ARE GOOD RESTAURANTS WHICH TOURISTS USUALLY DON’T GO TO:

 SAN & TOWN ~  Chinese food and Sushi.   $8.50 lunch buffet on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Wednesday sushi 2x1. 
In Costa Azul (across the Costera) the address is Horacio Nelson 53, open
from 2pm to 11:30 pm.  5 minutes by taxi from LaPalapa.

 Huixteco ~ Mexican Fonda, a small family run restaurant serves homemade
food, on Thursdays they have Pozole. You can enjoy a typical Mexican meal and 
you won’t believe the prices.  Real bargain, it is three blocks from LaPalapa. Across 
the street from the car wash.
The address is Comandante Carrión corner with Horacio Nelson. You can walk to this.

 Haye’s ~  Lebanese food- inside the Plaza Bahía Mall – on the first floor, they 
serve excellent buffet on Tuesdays from 2-5PM.

 TACOSTUMBRAS ~Tacos, across the street from Oceanic Building
(one block from LaPalapa) on Costera.

 SIROCCO ~ Excellent sea food-ocean view-moderate prices. On Costera 
(any taxi will know).

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