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Acapulco is a natural resort town in Mexico, which enjoys the reputation of a town that never sleeps. Dotted with beautiful stretches of beaches, the city has all types of activities, which attracts tourists of all age group. Children or adults, everyone can have fun and frolic in Acapulco. This city is one of the major Tourist Destinations in Mexico.
Transportation:
The city has all types of transportation. The best and most favored option of arriving is by bus. Travelers from other tourist destinations like Mexico City and Puebla can easily come by bus to this wonderful city. There are number of bus tours operators in this city. Tourists prefer the bus, as it is safe and inexpensive. Students can get fabulous discounts in some cases.
A common name of city bus services are Estrella de Oro. This bus operator offer comfortable seating in the buses. Air-conditioned coaches with ride attendants and light snacks and cocktails inside the bus give guests feel of an airline travel. The bus trip between two destinations is non-stop traveling.
The Alvarez International Airport brings in flights from national and international destinations. For getting around the city, taxis and public buses are available.
Where to stay:
Acapulco has good international range of accommodation. The hotels and resorts in the resort city of Acapulco are strategically located. Guests can select from the widest range of hotels offering with varieties of staying options. The hotels also feature modern amenities and friendly staff. Some famous hotels are The Fairmont Pierre Marques, Mayan Palace Acapulco, Elcano Hotel, Quinta Real Acapulco, Hacienda Vayma, Acapulco Majestic del Aristos and Hyatt Regency Acapulco.
Attractions:
La Quebrada Cliff Divers: No visit to Acapulco is complete without watching the cliff divers perform their impressive jumps into the shallow stream of water of dangerous tides that forms in the bottom part of La Quebrada. They have been doing it since 1934.
Zócalo - Zócalo, Acapulco's town square, lies on the western side of La Costera. It tends to expose more local culture than other, more tourist-centric, areas. Zócalo
Pie de la Cuesta is a quiet strip of land roughly 6 miles northwest of Acapulco, bordered on one side by the Pacific Ocean and on the other by a freshwater lake (Laguna de Cuyoca) on the other. The lagoon is extremely tranquil,
Other attractions in and around the city are Sky Garden, Hornos Beach, Barra Vieja Beach, Amazing World, Acapulco Bay, Puerto, Marques Beach, Laguna de Tres Palos, San Diego Fort, Papagayo Park and Casa de la Culture.
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