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Acapulco
Yacht Charters - Yacht charters in Acapulco has
a reputation. That reputation portrays a city that never sleeps
and Acapulco does it’s best to live up to that reputation.
Nightclubs and discos don’t close until every last reveler
has gone home, at times this is long after the sun has come up.
Legendary nightlife aside, Acapulco also has a reputation of being
a magnet for the rich and famous. Many celebrities, from all over
the world, have homes or keep vacation retreats in Acapulco. Keep
your eyes open, as you never know whom you will see in this lively
city. Acapulco is a diverse city that offers the many benefits
of a large city with a population of over 2 million, yet in many
areas of the city Acapulco retains the feeling of a small town.
The first thing that comes to mind, for many people, when
they think of yacht charters in Acapulco, is the incredible bravado
and the daring feats preformed by the La Quebrada cliff divers.
These divers are famous the world over and are definitely a “must
see” when visiting Acapulco.
Acapulco is situated around a horseshoe shaped natural bay, with
hills and cliffs on either side. Each side offers incredible views
of the entire bay, the city and all of the beaches within the
bay. Many of the restaurants, bars and discos are located to take
advantage of these incredible views. The view of Acapulco at night
has got to be one of the most incredible scenes in Mexico.
Acapulco is situated around a horseshoe shaped natural bay, with
hills and cliffs on either side. Each side offers incredible views
of the entire bay, the city and all of the beaches within the
bay. Many of the restaurants, bars and discos are located to take
advantage of these incredible views. The view of Acapulco at night
has got to be one of the most incredible scenes in Mexico.
Acapulco is a great vacation
destination if your children are going to join you. Apart from
the beaches and the normal beach related activities there are
many attractions to keep the younger set busy. CiCi, located on
Av. Costera M. Alemán, at Playa Icocas, is a water park
featuring water slides, water toboggans, dolphin encounters, seal
shows a wave pool and Sky Coaster, a ride that will leave youngsters
and grownups alike screaming. Mundo Marino is an aquarium and
fun center, located in between the little beaches known as Playa
Caleta and Playa Caletilla and features indoor and outdoor marine
exhibits, water slides, water sports, restaurants and gift shops.
Parque Papagayo, is a huge park located on The Costera, across
from Playa Hornos. The park is filled with carnival rides, go-karts,
roller skating rinks, skateboard courses and many other attractions.
The two major malls both have many diversions, such a video game
rooms, for the younger set, so that the parents can shop while
the kids amuse themselves.
Acapulco is a city that gives you many choices when it comes to
beaches. During the day most of the focus in Acapulco is on the
beach. The theme in Acapulco seems to be Party All Night and Play
on the Beach All Day. The whole bay is lined with beaches, we
will cover a few of them; you can check them all, time permitting,
when you visit. Many of the beachfront restaurants will put umbrellas,
chairs and tables in the sand so you can enjoy your food or drink
right at waters edge.
Playa Diamante and Playa Revolcadero,
south of town near the airport are areas of major development.
Four of Acapulco’s golf courses are located in this area,
along with some serious resorts. Water sports of all kinds, waverunners,
ultra light airplanes and horseback riding are available here.
This long stretch of beach is open to high waves, so be careful
if you are not an expert swimmer. Because of the waves this is
a great area for surfers as well as beachcombing and collecting
a few shells.
Playa Puerto Marques is part a fairly large bay
that is a favorite with locals. The entire beach is lined with
tin roofed restaurants serving up fresh seafood, cold beer and
tropical drinks at prices that are usually below those of Acapulco
proper. The calm waters are great for swimming and water sports,
when there is room. This beach is busy every day and is very,
very crowded on weekends.
Playa Icacos is a calm beach, toward the southern
end of the bay, lined with high-rise hotels and condominiums.
This beach has all of the local watersports available directly
from shore. This area also is the home of the giant CiCi water
park and very close to much many of the discos.
Playa Condesa, in the heart of “Zona Dorado”
or “The Golden Zone” is one of the most popular of
the city beaches, with many beachfront restaurants and a lot of
activity. Playa Condesa is also where much of the “pre”
nightlife originates, and is very close to many of the better
restaurants and shopping centers so that you have a choice of
other things to do should you become bored with the beach scene.
Playa Condesa is also the home of the giant bungee jumping attraction,
Paradise Bungy, which always draws crowds of onlookers, along
the sidewalk and adjoining restaurant. The crowds are there to
watch the brave jumpers, which sometimes get dipped in the giant
swimming pool, far below the jumping platform that is situated
165 feet in the air.
Playa Caleta and Playa Caletilla
are two small beaches, located away from most of the tourist traffic.
These small beaches combine calm waters, great atmosphere and
many beach front restaurants that serve some incredible seafood
at reasonable prices. Many of the beachfront restaurants are shaded
by giant trees which add a different feel to beach going. In between
the two beaches is the Mundo Marino aquarium and fun center. These
are both great family beaches which get very crowded on the weekends.
There are many more beaches in Acapulco, to the north the Pacific
beaches of Pie de la Cuesta and the protected beaches of the Coyuca
Lagoon, offer more diversion. Rest assured that you will find
a beach in or near Acapulco that will suit your desire to get
out in the sun and enjoy "la playa".
Beach vendors work almost every beach and will offer you everything
from fresh fruit to cooked fish or shrimp and temporary tattoos.
You can also have your hair braided – Bo Derek style on
almost any beach in Acapulco.
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