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Mexico has a rich culture dating back to thousands of years and you can experience all these while taking one of the Cultural Tours in Acapulco. The city of Acapulco is an important tourist destination and beach resort. The city boasts of pristine beaches and a number of cultural sites. The Cultural Tours in Acapulco are one of the popular tours undertaken by tourists.
Situated along the coast of the Pacific Ocean, Acapulco city is 395 kilometers from Mexico City. Acapulco is located in the province of Guerrero. It is 133 kilometers from Chilpancingo, the capital of the province of Guerrero. The city is rich with heritage and cultural sites.
One of the highlights of the Cultural Tours in Acapulco are the colonial architecture and historical sites. Visit Palma Sola which is 6 kilometers from Acapulco. You can visit the El Veladero National Park and the Acapulco Bay's amphitheater which has ancient carvings. The ancient rock carvings are of human figures and dates back to pre-Hispanic times.
Acapulco boasts of a rich colonial architecture. The popular Attractions of Acapulco feature historic buildings, forts and churches of the 16th century. The El Fuerte de San Diego fort on Hormitas Street in the Colonia Centro neighborhood is a major attraction. This fort now houses the Acapulco History Museum where visitors can learn about the history of the fort. Also explore the different rooms like Manila Galleon, Pirates in the Pacific and Trade from the Orient.
Other Cultural Tours in Acapulco include arts and crafts village and markets tours. There are numerous shops selling seashells and conches, coconut palm crafts, traditional sweets, ceramics, jewelry and handmade clothes. You can also visit galleries selling traditional crafts. While taking the Cultural Tours in Acapulco don't forget to experience the colorful festivals. A number of Festivals in Acapulco are held throughout the year. During February, Acapulco Carnival is held, San Jose Day is commemorated on March 19, state Fair is in November and the biggest festival is the celebration of the Virgin of Guadalupe held on December 12.
Some of the popular Museums in Acapulco are Museo Historico de Acapulco, Museo de Arqueologia Miguel Aleman and Galeria Dolores Olmedo.
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