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HOTELS
Hotel Park Royal
Hotel El Presidente
Best Western Playa Suite
Hotel El Cano Acapulco
Hotel Copacabana
Hotel Calinda Beach
Hotel Emporio Acapulco
Hotel Casa Inn Acapulco
Hotel Mirador Acapulco
Hotel Majestic Aristos
CULTURE
Historical Architecture
Archaeology
Arts and Crafts
Fiestas y Tradiciones
Gastronomy
Museums
Religion and Mysticism
EMERGENCIES
Informacion general:
Tel.: 040
Emergencias:
Tel.: 060
Locatel:
Tel.: (744) 481 1100
Angeles Verdes:
Tel.: 078
Lada Nacional:
Tel.: 01
HOTELS
HOTEL PARK ROYAL ACAPULCO
Address:  Costera Guitarron 110  Fracc. Playa Guitarron Acapulco Zona Diamante Guerrero
Distance to Airport: 25  km (15.625 mi)
Time to Airport:  30  min
Parking:   Disponible, Sin Cargo
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HOTEL EL PRESIDENTE ACAPULCO
Address:  Av. Costera Miguel Alemán 8-9  Fracc. Club Deportivo Acapulco Zona Dorada Guerrero
Distance to Airport: 20  km (12.5 mi)
Time to Airport:  35  min
Parking:   No disponible
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HOTEL BEST WESTERN PLAYA SUITE
Address:  Av. Costera Miguel Alemán No. 123  Fracc. Magallanes Acapulco Zona Dorada Guerrero
Distance to Airport: 25  km (15.625 mi)
Time to Airport:  35  min
Parking:   No disponible
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HOTEL EL CANO ACAPULCO
Address:  Av. Costera Miguel Alemán No. 75   Acapulco Zona Dorada Guerrero
Distance to Airport: Informacion no disponible
Time to Airport:  35  min
Parking:   No disponible
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HOTEL COPACABANA ACAPULCO
Address:  Tabachines No. 2 y 3  Fracc. Club Deportivo Acapulco Zona Dorada Guerrero
Distance to Airport: 15  km (9.375 mi)
Time to Airport:  25  min
Parking:   No disponible
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HOTEL CALINDA BEACH ACAPULCO
Address: Costera Miguel Aleman No. 1260 Club Deportivo Acapulco Zona Dorada Guerrero
Distance to Airport: 25 km (15.625 mi)
Time to Airport: 20 min
Parking:   No disponible
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HOTEL EMPORIO ACAPULCO
Address:  Tabachines No. 2 y 3  Fracc. Club Deportivo Acapulco Zona Dorada Guerrero
Distance to Airport: 15  km (9.375 mi)
Time to Airport:  25  min
Parking:   No disponible
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TOURIST INFORMATION FOR ACAPULCO GUERRERO

Country:
Mexico.
 State: Guerrero.

Language:
Spanish.
Population: 721,011 INEGI 2000.

Area:
1,883 km2.

Elevation:
1,699 meters above sea level..
Currency: Peso.
Area Code: 744

Acapulco, known as the 'Pacific's Pearl' for its marvelous beaches, excellent weather, and its large and impressive bay, is one of the most popular ports in Mexico since it has kept a steady growth, as well as a tourism infrastructure fit for the most exigent traveler: a wide variety of hotels and restaurants, fun beach activities, and an intense night-life.

The word Acapulco comes from two nahuatl words: Sacatl-Reed (Plant that grows in the Lagoon), and Poloa-Destroy, which together mean 'Place where the reed bed was destroyed'.

An ancient legend tells that a Yope tribe that had established near the bay was attacked by other Nahuatl tribe, which defeated them and forced them to flee. The Nahuatl tribe was nomad, so they established themselves temporarily in the city taken from the Yopes.

During their stay, Acatl, the son of the tribe's chief, was born and received the protection of their god, Quetzalcoatl.

Acatl grew and left the place to find a wife, and in his journey he met Quiahuitl, daughter of the Yope tribe's chief that his father had defeated.

Quiahuitl's father denied them his permission to get married and cursed Acatl by invoking his gods.

Acatl returned to the place where he was born, where he cried so much that he became a lagoon where reed began to grow, without knowing that in this way the curse was being fulfilled.

Quetzalcoatl, who was furious for the damage made to his protégé, punished the Yopes through Quiahuitl transforming her into a cloud.

One afternoon the cloud was passing by the bay and found the reed bed, the sons of his beloved Acatl. The rage and jealousy invaded her, so she rained onto them, destroying them and finally dissolving into Acatl, in this way reuniting them forever.

El Clima: Acapulco 's weather is mainly moist and warm, with temperatures over 30°C .
HOLIDAYS AND CELEBRATIONS
January 1 New Year's Day.
March 21 Benito Juarez's Birthday.
Spring Season Begins
April 30 Children's Day.
May 10 Mother's Day.
May 15 Teacher's Day.
September 16 Independence Day.
November 1 All Souls' Day (Children)
November 2 All Souls' Day.
December 12 Virgin of Guadalupe's Day.
December 24 Christmas Eve.
ENTERTAINMENT
Shopping
Parks and Recreation
Entertainment and Events
Night Life
ADVENTURE
Outdoor Activities
Snorkel
Camping
Extreme Sports
Ecotourism
Kayaking
Mountain Climbing
Fishing
Surfing
RESTAURANTS
El Faro
Pipo's
Cafè Tacuba
La Cabaña de Caleta
El Amigo Miguel
Beto's Godoy
MAP
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Beaches: There are over 20 beaches with different characteristics in the Bay. The most famous are : Playa Hornos, Tamarindos, Papagayo, Condesa, Icacos, Revolcadero, Pie de la Cuesta , Caleta, and Caletilla.

La Quebrada: Imposing crevice over 60 meters high, formed by cliffs where the strong waves of the ocean break with full force. Right in front of the immense ocean there is an observation deck where beautiful sights of the afternoon's sky can be admired, which are one of Acapulco's unique features. From there you can also see the show of the brave and intrepid divers who jump from a height of 45 meters into a narrow inlet where huge waves enter and crash over the rocks. The timing of their dives is crucial and must be perfectly executed due to the dangerous water conditions below.

CICI Water Park: Water attractions, wave pools, and waterslides can be enjoyed in this park. It also has one of the best dolphin shows.

Papagayo Park: It offers attractions for all ages, an aerial train and an aviary.

Mágico Mundo Marino: Family Fun Park with a beach, water slides, an aviary, and a large aquarium which displays a great number of marine species.

Convention Center: This modern-style building houses artistic and cultural events, as well as exhibitions, fairs, shows, etc. On some days there is a Mexican Fiesta Folklore Show that includes a marvelous display of regional dancers, lively music and fascinating Indian shows, such as the 'Voladores de Papantla'.

NIGHTLIFE

Acapulco surprising party place where revitalizes and comes to life when the sun starts to disappear. The atmosphere of joy, the fun starts in their beautiful evening.

Do not expect a lot of action in most of the clubs in Acapulco until after 11 pm and be prepared to stay awake until dawn. The nightlife is varied from Acapulco, clubs with incredible atmosphere, piano bars, live shows and concerts. Just enjoy!

In Acapulco premieres clubs often, so check with your hotel concierge for the most recent, however we offer a list of favorites:

The Alebrije: A new concept within the burst and fun to stay highlighted by the most elite of the society of Mexico, this place has been visited by countless artists and celebrities have made means concerts, special events as a place full of a lot of fun .

Baby'OBaby'O Acapulco: Music, lights and lots of fun have made Baby'O be maintained as one of the most exclusive and entertaining Acapulco and the world. Throughout the year this magnificent place is visited by people cheerful, caught, high society and celebrities who each year visit the famous harbour to spend a night of fun and put aside the stress.

Extravaganza Acapulco: Situated on the top of a mountain Extravaganzza is the queen of the nights in Acapulco. Reseñada in the "USA Today" and "Robb Report" (best of the Best) among other publications. It has a spectacular view of the bay, making it the place to see and be seen. " The international D.js create a fabulous magic, music charts. The personal service is their specialty, "Siboney" is a small and very elegant club inside Extravaganzza, live music with salsa and the best people who can seek and find the best of the best when traveling.

Mambo Cafe: A concept Caribbean, a nightclub with the best Latin music with the successes of the time with tropical flavor and pop in Spanish, a place to leave behind the stress and relax with fun, music, dancing, shows up to the foot stamina. Come and enjoy at Cafe Mambo!

Palladium Acapulco: In the upper area of Las Brisas, at the top of the mountain, which lies this impressive club will provide the best view of the Acapulco Bay.

Palladium is the largest disk with the longer list of celebrities. American music and hip hop. Road to Las Brisas. Palladium, the incredible sight of the wall and the lights high-tech as spectacular. The diva of Acapulco, which he hoped the explosion of his great volcano that arroya everyone with their large tails and sound spectacular in their way by creating the environment we all speak, while the bay patient waiting the arrival of the fireworks, as a great kite with his brilliant trail leaves the memory of something unique that only is there and only a thought occurs anxiety: I must come back! Palladium, the place

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