Acapulco has always been characterized by its strong tourist impact, both nationally and internationally. Protagonist in hundreds of movies, a favorite of Hollywood luminaries known of the Fifties and Sixties, attractive to hotel owners and investors and now the weekend destination of the capital in search of sun and sea.
One of the main attractions remain unmoved by the passage of time, the traditional Acapulco continues to be an ideal place for walking, where you can visit the Fort of San Diego, which served as protection against attacks by dangerous buccaneers in times when pirates were a common threat, La Roqueta Island, with its Aca-Zoo, a small zoo with some local species, The Zocalo with its renowned, curious architecture of the Cathedral and La Quebrada divers, or daring, the Beaches of Caleta and Caletilla popular with Acapulco locals. The activities in this district tend to be fun and economical.
Acapulco has a reputation. That reputation describes a city that never sleeps and Acapulco does his best to live up to its reputation. Nightclubs and discos do not close until the last reveler has gone home, sometimes this is long after the sun rises. Apart from the legendary nightlife, Acapulco also has a reputation as a magnet for the rich and famous. Many celebrities, from around the world have homes or keep vacation in Acapulco shelters. Keep your eyes open, because you never know who will see in this city so active. Acapulco is a diverse city that offers the many benefits of a big city with a population of over 2 million, yet in many areas of the city of Acapulco retains the feel of a small town.
The Golden Zone, one of the larger district of Acapulco, stretching across the Avenida Miguel German also called the Coast. In this area, compared by some to be the Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, is a large number of exclusive shops, restaurants and bars, also some acapulco hotels of four stars.
If traveling by road to Quebrada panoramic find a district called Pie de la Cuesta, a small fishing village famous for providing one of the most beautiful natural spectacles that humans can attend: The sunset. Incredibly, people coming here from anywhere in Acapulco to catch a glimpse visual exhibition. The sea is open, so the waves can not swim, but can only sit and watch the sunset with friends or enjoy a dish from the menu at restaurant near as Tres Marias.
Puerto Marques Bay is the other district where it looks like nature has blessed with natural charm and postcard landscapes abound. In this area has great tourist infrastructure with hotels, shops and cafes. One attraction is the seafood market, located along the beach.
One of the most exclusive, with private beaches and giant luxury hotels acapulco all is Punta Diamante. Encompasses hotels and condominiums. These sites occupy Pichilingue beaches, far from town and the Costera Miguel German, so these hotels have all the services and facilities and are home to several conferences, symposiums and events. There are some shops and stores in the vicinity such as Costco.
Towards the Acapulco International Airport, lies the area of hotel complexes and all-inclusive resorts and golf first level, located near the Laguna de Tres Palos. Here the sea is open, and what makes it ideal for sports like surfing, but swimming is not ideal. Along the beach are various shops that sell very typical exquisite dishes can taste just there. This applies to the size of fish, fresh from the sea and well seasoned.
Whether the old man who dazzled Acapulco Elizabeth Taylor or the new with its huge chain hotels, luxury shops, themed restaurants and crowded nightclubs, and tourism continues forward in the Bay with the same enthusiasm for years. If you visit, try a little of both, surely return again and again.
