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Acapulco - Kid Attractions
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Fort San Diego
Left along
the Costera past the steamship dock and up the hill
744/482-3828
Open
10:30-4:30
This fort
museum features many antique relics such as beads; shells; baskets; ceramics
embroidered silk tapestries, Kimonos, porcelain vases, and offers a glorious
view of the bay. The fort was originally built in 1615, and then rebuilt in 1776
following a massive earthquake. It is built in a classic five-point design and
surrounded by a moat. It was constructed by the Spaniards to protect the port of
Acapulco and its lucrative Manila trade link from pirates. It now serves as a
fascinating history and anthropology museum.
Zocolo
This is
the former center of the city, which is now called the Centro area. It is a
large village square located in front of the cathedral. The cathedral was
erected in 1930 with a dome in the shape of a Mosque and with Byzantine towers.
Zocolo is the main public plaza in town. This is a center of family activity and
a place to stroll about on a sunny day. It is quite common to encounter a band
concert at the music gazebo. Enjoy the charm of the plaza, as well as the stores
and small restaurants that surround it!
Caleta
Caleta is
known as the oldest beach in Acapulco. It features a beautifully clear beach,
restaurants, The Magico Mundo Marino (aquarium),boats to Roqueta and glass
bottom boats that carry visitors around the bay.
Magico
Mundo Marino
483-1215
Mágico
Mundo Marino waterpark is next to the aquarium, which has indoor and outdoor
marine exhibits and is a great place for family fun. Located in front of the
Caleta beach area, it has a swimming pool, two water slides, the aquarium,
restaurant, snack bar and a dolphin show.
Isla la
Roqueta
Isla la
Roqueta is a 10-minute boat ride from Caleta Beach. The island is located
directly in front of
Acapulco bay. The area is known as one of the best places to hike and snorkel in
Acapulco. It is reached via a short boat ride from Caleta beach. On the island
there is an excellent beach and a unique zoo with lions, alligators, leopards,
giraffes, zebras, an aviary exhibit, and a serpentarium.
Pie de
la Questa
Pie de la
Questa is the world-famous sunset beach. It not only offers a great view of the
setting sun, but also a great meal at any one of the beachfront restaurants.
Cici
Cici is a
water park located in the center of the Acapulco strip. Children and adults will
enjoy a day at this water-based amusement park. Cici has everything from a big
wave
pool, some
smaller pools, a giant water slide, and seal - dolphin water shows. It also
features a pool for a swim with dolphins. Visitors enjoy the beauty of the
gentle waterfalls and fountains that surround the park.
Nature
Tour of Tres Palos Lagoon
Parque
Ecological deViveristas
462-0302.
Visitors
can embark on an exciting adventure in a natural setting to view some of the
most beautiful sights that Acapulco has to offer. A unique feature of this tour
is sightseeing while driving your own wave runner
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