Top Five Things to Do in Acapulco
Known throughout Latin America and
the world as the Pearl of the Pacific,
Acapulco has maintained a
reputation so great that other places in the Pacific, Caribbean and
the Atlantic can’t match. It is deemed as one of the best places on
earth blessed with all the bounties of nature – white sand beaches,
turquoise waters, lush mountains, a fine weather, and a vibrant
lifestyle that attracts locals and tourists alike. And, perhaps
what’s best about Acapulco is that it is peopled by citizens who are
nice enough to greet and make you feel like you are at your own
home.
Acapulco really has a lot to offer.
Just like New York, it is deemed throughout Latin America as the
place that never sleeps. Several exciting and enjoyable activities
await the travelers, from sunset till dawn and from dawn till
sunset, and it is this myriad of activities actually that makes
Acapulco the most important tourist destination in Mexico.
As stressed, there are a lot of things to do in Acapulco. From the
mountains down to the beaches, or from the beaches up to the
mountains, a lot of wonderful things await the travelers. There are
the water and land sports, great shopping, unique nightlife, fine
dining and comfortable accommodations; all are given to delight
every vacationer and to make them return if possible.
Now, if you are curious enough to
know what these wonderful things to do in Acapulco are, well, start
throwing all your worries now. I’m here to give you the top five
things to do in Acapulco that you might like to consider on your own
travel. What’s nice to know about these wonderful things to do in
Acapulco is that they are all available all day and all night.
With this, it’s no wonder that people from near and far away places
come to Acapulco just to enjoy and experience everything that it has
to provide.
To know all about these things, just
consider the following:
#5: Shopping
When it comes to shopping,
Acapulco
will not surely leave you wanting for something. Whatever you wish,
you’ll get it, and Acapulco might even surprise you with a list of
things you can find available on their shopping centers. Yes, in
Acapulco, you can find everything from designer items that will best
compliment your home to original designer dresses that you’ll love
to wear wherever you may go.
If antiques or vintage items are your
preference, Acapulco can also give you a number of options to choose
from. It only demands a little searching, and this is also true
with some of the items that are so unique but is considered in
Acapulco as just a normal resort fare.
Well, what is very nice to know about
shopping in Acapulco is that the prices of the items available in
the city are lower than those of the other Mexican resorts. And,
with the place’s two modern malls that are both air conditioned,
plus the endless line of shops, open-air markets, and smaller
shopping centers to choose from, finding whatever it is you are
seeking along with a great number of unique gift items can be so
easy.
#4: Dining
Dining in
Acapulco is such a great
experience. A lot of options are available out there for you to
choose from. Restaurants and grills are in fact offering a wide
selection of cuisines to suit every palette, ranging from the native
Mexican cuisine, American, Caribbean, Spanish, Italian, Chinese,
Asian, and a lot more. With all these choices, it’s no wonder that
you’ll get to find the best dining hub that will best suit your
needs. And, to give you an idea of where exactly to dine in
Acapulco, I have mentioned below a few of the worth recommending
restaurants that you might like to visit in. Consider the
following:
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Carlos‘n Charlie’s –
If barbecue is your favorite,
Carlos’n Charlie’s can be your best option. This restaurant is
noted for its barbecue ribs that are said to be delicious, plus
its lively atmosphere that accommodate people as comfortable as
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Hard Rock Café
– If you want a taste of London and New
York, Hard Rock Café can be your perfect place to dine. This
restaurant is actually one of the most well-known restaurants in
Acapulco, and has been considered as one of the best places to
stay and dine for a great menu that will surely satisfy every
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Baikal –
Known for its avant-garde style, Baikal is a
popular restaurant in Acapulco that offers a wide selection of
international cuisine. They boast exotic Asian decors and they
have maintained a pond and a waterfall that surround the
entrance, making the place ideal for the romantics. Aside from
that, Baikal is noted for its unique design that conveys a sense
of sensuality and harmony combined with the elements of nature
such as stone, wood, water and light. Several reviews also have
it that unlike the other restaurants in Acapulco, Baikal has
spacious windows that provide the place a reflection of the
wonderful bay. And, in terms of what their menu has to offer,
you’ll be delighted by their choices of French, Mediterranean
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Mezzanotte -
Italian cuisine has been a favorite in
Acapulco, the reason that restaurants offering a wide selection
of Italian cuisine were established. Of the Italian restaurants
available in Acapulco, Mezzanotte sets a difference. Many have
considered this place as the perfect hideaway for the
exclusivity lovers. It is also here where business men and
women meet for business meeting, presentations and events. And,
perhaps what’s nice about Mezzanotte is that they serve their
exquisite Italian cuisine in a casual atmosphere. |
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Kookaburra –
An elegant and casual environment set in a private terrace with
the breathtaking views of the Acapulco Bay is what makes
Kookaburra one of the worth visiting restaurants in Acapulco,
Mexico. Here, you will be delighted with the original
gastronomic creations with Mexican ingredients that are prepared
in a French style. It is this style actually that makes this
restaurant unique from the others. |
There are a lot more restaurants,
grills and bars in Acapulco that offer special dishes and special
features that make them worthy of recommendation. Each has its own
style, but all offer the best selection of cuisines you’ve never
tasted in your whole life.
#3: Nightlife
Acapulco has a reputation of being a
city that never sleeps. Well, this is mainly for the fact that
Acapulco has a vibrant nightlife that will surely keep your eyes
open and leave you energetic and alive all night long. Yes,
Acapulco is a party town when the sun goes down. It boasts a
number of dazzling discos, bars and clubs that all feature a Las
Vegas-Mexican style atmosphere, minus the gambling. It is with
this kind of environment that Acapulco is considered throughout
Mexico as the number one choice for party lovers.
The nightlife in
Acapulco starts to
sizzle late at night, around 11 o’clock in the evening, and ends
only when the sun starts to show up. So don’t expect much action in
the many discos until that time, and when you go there, be ready to
stay until sunrise or even later. With this kind of lifestyle, it’s
no wonder that early risers find it usual for them to see the last
groups of party lovers on their way home early the next morning.
Note that the entertainment in
Acapulco varies differently. Some establishments offer wild discos,
while there are others that serve only as piano bars for those who
love to listen into the relaxing sound of the piano while watching
the pianist maneuvering the keys. There are also some that offer
tropical extravaganzas, live shows and concerts.
For much emphasis, I have mentioned
below three of the most well-known lively hubs perfect for a kind of
Acapulco nightlife. Try to visit these hubs on your vacation to
Acapulco.
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Palladium
– If a taste of modern and youthful atmosphere is what you are
looking for in a nightlife hub, Palladium is your best choice.
For long years, this place has been considered as one of the
best disco pubs operating in the city mainly for the reason that
it is located at the highest part of the Las Brisas area, on top
of the mountain, giving it the chance to provide one of the best
views of the Acapulco bay. Palladium also guarantees you to
have a great time with a lively modern music that will surely
keep your feet moving. It has a heavenly dance floor that is
half-framed by glass windows, allowing you to enjoy and be awed
by the beauty of the port at night. Laser-lights and air stream
are also familiar with this place. Today, Palladium is
considered as the largest discotheque in the city that it
accommodates people of approximately one thousand. |
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Baby‘O –
Known for its sophisticated ambiance, Baby’O
is but another popular nightclub in Acapulco that is often
visited by celebrities from the singing and acting world. It is
considered as one of the most exclusive discos in the city and
its atmosphere always boasts a partying crowd. What’s more,
Baby’O has the top quality facilities and it can accommodate
people of approximately 250. And, just like the other lively
nightclubs in the city, Baby’O plays all types of music,
including a heavy sampling of the latest hits. |
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Extravaganza –
Located on the side of a mountain, the Extravaganza is a
nightclub that offers a chrome-and-neon disco. As such, it’s no
wonder that you’ll find a neon light show on your visit there.
Aside from that, Extravaganza boasts a unique interior with a
sunken dance floor that draws party lovers in. The place even
offers the panoramic view of the Acapulco bay, adding a sense of
beauty and excitement to your night game. |
It is important to note, however,
that in Acapulco, a 5 o’clock in the morning traffic jams are common
on weekends. This is more common along the Condesa area of the
Costera. So watch out for that.
#2: Golf and Tennis
For those who consider tennis or golf
as their game, Acapulco is one of the perfect places on earth to go
for a memorable golf and tennis game. One main support for this
claim is the fact that the city is the home to four championship
golf courses and another nine-hole course that is nestled just right
in the tourist zone. Note also that these championship golf courses
are located to the south of the town, specifically near the
airport. So if you are staying in town, you need to take a short
trip to the south for that championship game of your life.
However, if it happens that you are
on a tight schedule, Acapulco offers you two of the championship
golf courses to play at: the Acapulco Princess and The Pierre
Marques. These courses connect each other and one of them can be
played within minutes of finishing the other. Don’t also forget
the Mayan Palace or the Tres Vidas, which are the most southerly of
the Acapulco golf courses. The latter is said to be an incredibly
wonderful place to play golf as it is built along a shoreline of the
Pacific Ocean.
For the tennis junkies, Acapulco has
the best choices for you. One of the most well-known tennis courts
is located at the Mayan Palace and it was built with the modern
design. Also, it is located directly adjacent to the Mayan Palace
golf course, giving you the chance to play golf in case you get
tired of tennis. There are also a number of other locations perfect
for a championship tennis game. There is the Campo de Golf and
Tennis on the Ave. Costera M. Aleman, which is but available for
rental. This tennis court is open to the public and is highly
accessible knowing that it is located just within the Acapulco
proper.
So if you love tennis and golf, don’t
ever miss those places on your visit to Acapulco, Mexico.
#1: Water Sports and Adventures
In Acapulco, the term “water sports”
is but a very popular term. Everybody in Acapulco utters it. In
fact, water sports have been considered as a way of life in the
city. Well, this is perhaps due to the fact that Acapulco has the
best waters perfect for all kinds of water sports, be it
parasailing, wave running, boat peddling, banana ride, or surfing.
With this, it’s no wonder that everywhere in the town you’ll get to
see sailboards and sailboats available for rent. There are also
some glass bottom boats that pull right up on the beach to pick up
their passengers. And, what is best to know about the place is that
there is no need for you to go far from the beaches just to enjoy
your favorite water sport. Everything is offered directly from the
beaches.
One of the most well-known water
sport adventures in Acapulco is the so-called “cliff diving”. Many
have considered this as one of the most heart stopping
entertainments offered by Acapulco. This has been practiced for
generations with brave young divers hurled themselves off the
majestic cliffs jutting out over the Pacific Ocean. They usually do
these awesome stunts at La Quebrada where you can also enjoy a fine
dining while watching the fearless fellows dive into a narrow inlet
where huge waves enter and crash over the rocks. Of the available
entertainment and activities in Acapulco, this is but one of the
not-to-be-missed.
Windsurfing, water skiing,
snorkeling, and scuba diving are also popular in Acapulco. Locals
and tourists alike participate in these activities and with their
number rapidly growing, more and more rentals are becoming available
in Acapulco these days. The windsurfing rentals, for instance, are
available at a number of places in the city, including El Colonial
and Boca Chica Hotel. Just like cliff diving, these water sports
adventures are really a must-see. So on your visit to Acapulco,
don’t forget to set your schedule for these terrific activities.
So that’s said. Acapulco is indeed a
vacation destination that is worth visiting. It boasts and offers a
number of great entertainments for everyone, regardless of your age,
taste or interest. Everyone can shop, dine, party, play golf or
tennis, or engage in their favorite water sports at any time of the
day or night.
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