Acapulco , Mexico is a popular place to visit, and it’s no surprise. Acapulco offers sights both old and new to please the adventure-buff or one seeking relaxation and beauty. From buildings to beaches, and divers to bullfights, Acapulco has something to please anyone. The rainy season usually begins in June and goes through September, so these months are best, as there are fewer travelers and lower prices. The rain falls most at night, when the temperature drops into the 70’s from the 90’s that range in the afternoon.

When visiting Acapulco , you can start out by taking a trip to the City Center . The Cathedral, which was built in 1936, has a view of many beautiful domes and towers. This cathedral faces the town square (or Zocalo) where you will find many little handicraft and shell shops. Next you can gaze upon the Chapel of Peace. This chapel gives you the perfect view of Acapulco bay and is full of beautiful gardens.

When looking for the more adventurous side of Acapulco , you need not look far. Go to La Quebrada and watch the cliff divers perform. You can watch from either inside the Hotel El Mirador (where you can order drinks, though they run on the expensive side,) or from the outside steps which lead to the viewing area, where all you might want to spend is about twenty pesos to tip the divers and their assistants.

More adventure can be found within the bull fighting season. This usually runs from late December to April, and the fights take place every Sunday at exactly 5:30pm. During these bullfights three men face three bulls in a ritual killing that dates back to the 16th and 17th centuries. The tickets are usually sold for two sections; the “Sombra” (shady) and the “Sol” (sunny) sides. As expected, the prices run higher on the Sombra side. You can purchase tickets from most large hotels and travel agencies, and they run from about 50 to 300 pesos.

If you’re looking to Acapulco for a natural, relaxing view, visit the many beaches along the Acapulco Bay . You can simply walk for miles barefoot, as there is sand that stretches along the bay. You can also visit the Caleta and Caletilla Beaches that are located on the ocean side of the peninsula.

This entry was posted on Thursday, October 11th, 2007 at 8:51 pm and is filed under Mexico, Acapulco. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed.