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.Acapulco in the State of Guerrero,
Mexico, is sea port located 300 km
(186 mi.) from Mexico City by
the the SOL highway.
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Because of its beautiful
beaches, its bay and all year around hot climate, Acapulco is one of the most
important centers for tourism in the world
During the colonial era,
Acapulco was the only seaport authorized in Mexico for trading with the Eastern Continent
through the legendary Nao of China or Galleon of Manila. Was Diego Fernández de Cordoba
who commissioned to the engineer Dutch Adrian Boot to accomplish the project of a
fortification that is characterized for its form of irregular polygon called "Fort of
San Diego".
Among Acapulco main
attractions are:
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La Quebrada, a
majestic cliff

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The boardwalk
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The main square
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The Cathedral
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The Cultural Institute of
Guerrero
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The convention center
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The Juan Luis de Alarcon
theater
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The Papagayo park, with
sport facilities
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The Cici park
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The National Park El
Veladero, an ideal place for trekking and camping
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The Tres Palos lagoon,
where one can practise hunting and fishing
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The beautiful lagoon of
Coyuca
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Five kilometers to the
east of Acapulco, is located La Sabana, a town where an archaeological site can be seen
Beaches characterized by
their low tide and ideal to practise
surfing in Acapulco:

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Caleta
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Caletilla
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Larga
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Honda
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Muelles
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Isla de La Roqueta
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Puerto Marquez

Beaches with regular wave
tide in Acapulco:

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Acapulco has several
night clubs, discotheques, cinemas, restaurants, hotels of all categories, plus all kind
of tourist services.
Things you can buy at the
Handicraft Market in Acapulco:
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Gold and silver jewelry
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Paper mache art
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Coconut, wood and palm
objects
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Leather goods, pottery and
textile articles
The exquisite cuisine of
Acapulco offers a variety of delicious dishes such as "pozole",
"tostadas" and seafood.

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Guerrero State •
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Acapulco
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Acatlan
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Arcelia
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Benito Juarez
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Coyuca de Benitez
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Capital City
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Grutas de Cacahuamilpa
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Grutas de Juxtlahuaca
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Iguala
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Ixcateopan
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Ixtapa
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La Union
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Marquelia
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Olinala
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Ometepec
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Papanoa
| Petatlan
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Salto de Granadas
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de Alarcon
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Tecpan de Galeana
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Zihuatanejo
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Back to Guerrero
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