What to do and see in Acapulco, Guerrero: The Best Sights & Landmarks

March 2, 2022 Claudia Navarrete

Don't skip your siesta in Acapulco, because you'll need the sleep: you'll be busy dancing from midnight until the sun comes up. Countless nightclubs keep the evenings hopping, while Acapulco Bay and its beaches give the beautiful people a place to perfect their tans by day. Gourmet restaurants and exceptional water sports make your stay unforgettable.
Restaurants in Acapulco

1. Punta Diamante

Acapulco Mexico
Excellent
60%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 425 reviews

Punta Diamante

Neighborhood overlooking the "C" shaped bay in original Acapulco.

Reviewed By dianek980 - Toronto, Canada

We stayed at the Princess Imperial Hotel. Its a quiet & safe area. There is a golf course and pro tennis stadium in the neighbouring properties. Great sunsets, and views from the towers of the Princess Mundo Imerial Hotel.

2. Capilla de la Paz (Chapel of Peace)

Calle de la Paz, s/n Fraccionamiento Las Brisas, Acapulco 39979 Mexico
Excellent
76%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,020 reviews

Capilla de la Paz (Chapel of Peace)

Located on a hillside 1,200 feet above sea level, this contemporary chapel is recognized by its 130-foot cross.

Reviewed By U7788VBjoanr - Saskatchewan, Canada

Interesting history and great view in multiple directions. Worth stopping at if passing by. Donation appreciated.

3. Centro Cultural de Acapulco

Avenida Costera Miguel Aleman s/n Junto a Plaza Oceanic 2000, Acapulco 39850 Mexico +52 744 484 7046 [email protected]
Excellent
62%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 21 reviews

Centro Cultural de Acapulco

This arts center houses rotating art exhibits and offers workshops in music, painting and the like.

4. Centro Cultural La Casa de los Vientos

Calle Inalambrica S/N Las Playas, Acapulco 39390 Mexico
Excellent
55%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 232 reviews

Centro Cultural La Casa de los Vientos

Created in 1956 and located on the side of a house, this mural is one of the city's most important cultural artifacts.

Reviewed By MinnCindy - Saint Paul, United States

We have visited the Murals Diego Rivera several times as part of the Acapulco City Tour. They are amazing and also are great photo opportunities. Portions look a bit worn, but I assume they have been well preserved over the years.

5. La Quebrada

Acapulco 39390 Mexico
Excellent
59%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,425 reviews

La Quebrada

These cliffs are home to the daredevil cliff divers.

Reviewed By solo_negro

The name means "the broken" since the cliffs were dynamited to quarry rock for a hotel (according to a sign at the scene). The cliff views are amazing and the cliff divers death defying. There was a carnival atmosphere each night as the locals congregated to view the divers. Every visitor to Acapulco should include this site at night.

6. Palma Sola

Veladero National Park, Acapulco Mexico +52 744 482 3828
Excellent
65%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
4%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 23 reviews

Palma Sola

7. High Cliff Divers by Night with Dinner

Acapulco Mexico 303-394-6920 http://graylinevacations.com
Excellent
58%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 305 reviews

High Cliff Divers by Night with Dinner

Reviewed By Shunt0 - Laconia Region, Greece

On a warm summer evening, the captain of an 80ft motor yacht approached my First 35 Beneteau sailing yacht and asked if we wanted to experience Acapulco cliff divers at night...on the sea. I thought he meant for his vessel but I was wrong. He offered to join us and my crew to see the divers from my boat. It was magical. And at the end of the show, one of the divers swam out to our humble yacht and displayed to athletic physique of a cliff diver aboard. My crew was in awe and thankfully shared many dollars with the young athlete. I can attest that the view from the water was more than I expected and hope to return to see it from the shore. Bravo!

8. Capilla del Atardecer

30 Jacques Cousteau Fraccionamiento Brisas Marques, Acapulco Mexico http://www.capilladelatardecer.com/
Excellent
64%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 22 reviews

Capilla del Atardecer

9. Avenida Costera Miguel Aleman

Avenida Costera Miguel Aleman, Acapulco 39355 Mexico +52 744 484 9140
Excellent
42%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 767 reviews

Avenida Costera Miguel Aleman

Reviewed By TravelbugCanada2014 - Sudbury, Canada

Costera is the heart of tourist area of Acapulcoo. It follows the shoreline and its lined with hotels, restaurants, shops, service outfits, etc. One can walk on it and go back along the endless beach. Taxis, buses and "collectivos" ply along it every few seconds.

10. Old Acapulco

Acapulco Mexico http://www.visitmexico.com/guerrero/acapulco
Excellent
45%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
3%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 178 reviews

Old Acapulco

Section of Acapulco that remains relatively untapped by tourism.

Reviewed By Shari1965 - Lynchburg, United States

Carlos Alergria shared this gem to our family. And let me say, it was beautiful! Incredible views and Carlos is a talented photographer as well as our favorite Driver!

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