Acapulco is located in the state of Guerrero, Mexico. It is situated on the coast of the Pacific. Acapulco is a great city, а home to about 700 000 inhabitants. The majority of the population consists of residents, but there are also many foreigners, attracted by the warm climate, exotic and more affordable property prices. In Acapulco, like any other city, there are more expensive and more common areas to live. More affluent part of the local population livе along the coast, where the houses are large and luxurious and always has its own pool. The official language here is Spanish, but there is hardly a place where you won’t be understood in English.
In the 20th century, Hollywood stars, celebrities and wealthy people from around the world discover the extraordinary potential of Acapulco and turn it into one of the most famous tourist destinations until then. Today, the silhouette of the city impresses with its high coastal hotels, pointing to Honolulu or Copacabana. Bahia de Acapulco is sheltered and quiet spot with golden and very fine sand. There are thousands of coconut palms around the beach which gives an extremely friendly and exotic species on the coast. The first line to the beach are the most attractive hotels with huge pools, nestled among lush tropical vegetation. Most tourist areas of Acapulco is accordingly central and eastern Gulf.
Acapulco is a great city, but walking the streets will seem unusually quiet. The reason is the lazy atmosphere that hovers around. The warm and wet weather force people to avoid major effort. Like all tropical cities, Acapulco is alive when the sun begins to wane and heat has given away to more pleasant temperatures at night.
This enchanting place is much more than beautiful beaches. The city offers a huge variety of restaurants. What is more enjoyable than finding yourself amidst this tropical paradise and dinner out under the sky? A local food is just fantastic. Everyone knows that Mexicans are known as great chefs. This is complemented by the proximity of Acapulco to the sea and the many seafood in local cuisine. Acapulco has a humid climate and this is the reason for the dense vegetation, which can be found here.
Acapulco is a combination of baroque churches, impressive palaces, numerous picturesque squares and streets, pleasant accommodation, restaurants, bars. The resort also offers various opportunities for entertainment – water sports, boat trips to a tropical lagoon Coyuca, surrounded by coconut palms plantations and the remarkable show “Diving from the rocks”. Particularly beautiful place is the Papagayo Park, which is open to visitors from 5 to 8 hours every afternoon. Here you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and many exotic specimens of flora and fauna.
- Acapulco, Mexico
With natural resources, often compared with those of Rio de Janeiro, Acapulco also has an unsurpassed sunsets over its 11-mile horseshoe-shaped bay and the Pacific. Avoid organized tourists and enjoy unparalleled views of the ocean by staying at “Las Brisas” – the legendary “grandama” on a hilltop, which shares the glory and the fame of Acapulco for over three decades.
Beautiful beaches, luxury hotels, a variety of water sports, always smiling sun, endless fiestas night – it’s Acapulco!