.Acapulco in the State of Guerrero, Mexico, is sea port located 300 km (186 mi.) from Mexico City by the the SOL highway.

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 Fernandez 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".

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Many vacationers from all over the world come to this beautiful city. They fall in love with the beaches, friendly people and comfortable climate. Some of those people become interested in Acapulco real estate and end up buying a rental to stay in or rent out to other tourists. Click on the link to view more Mexico real estate.

Among Acapulco main attractions are:

• La Quebrada, a majestic cliff

• The boardwalk

• The main square

• The Cathedral

• The Cultural Institute of Guerrero

• The convention center

• The Juan Luis de Alarcon theater

• The Papagayo park, with sport facilities

• The Cici park

• The National Park El Veladero, an ideal place for trekking and camping

• The Tres Palos lagoon, where one can practise hunting and fishing

• The beautiful lagoon of Coyuca

• 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:

• Caleta

• Caletilla

• Larga

• Honda

• Muelles

• Isla de La Roqueta

• Puerto Marquez

Beaches with regular wave tide in Acapulco:

• Hornos

• Hornitos

• La Condesa

• Paraiso

• Revolcadero

• Pie de La Cuesta, place where you can enjoy viewing an unforgettable sunset

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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:

• Gold and silver jewelry

• Paper mache art

• Coconut, wood and palm objects

• 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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