Travel Planning Guide for Acapulco, Mexico: Tour Packages

Taxco is a quaint colonial city located 170 miles north of Acapulco, in the mountains of the North Sierra. With a unique architectural style, the city is famous for its cobblestone streets and white stucco houses topped with red tiled roofs. Wrought iron balconies, a common adornment, are usually spilling over with beautiful flowers.

Taxco is a world known tourist destination and the friendly and hospitable character of its people has not changed. It has been declared a national monument to be conserved as it looked in the XVIII century. Taxco is also known as the silver producing capital of Mexico so there is a vast selection of silver available to purchase in its shops!

Enjoy free time to walk through the cobblestoned streets, visit the Santa Prisca cathedral and savour the atmosphere of this typical Mexican town. Lunch will be provided at a local Mexican restaurant (drinks not included).

Located on the west coast of Mexico, this picturesque seaside resort city is the epitome of fun and relaxation. Once the playground of Hollywood's rich and famous, Acapulco has everything a visitor could want - a rich history (including pirates!), vibrant nightlife, stunning scenery and those extraordinary cliff divers!

The Acapulco city tour takes you to the most interesting and historic points in Acapulco including the main square and the hotel zone. Included is a relaxing drive along the scenic highway, where there will be a stop to take photographs of beautiful Acapulco Bay.

Continue on to the spectacular pyramid shaped Princess Hotel where you will have the opportunity to stroll through the stunning tropical gardens. Before returning to the city, there will be a stop at a craftwork market for some local shopping!

After passing through the hotel zone and the main square, you will finally reach the La Quebrada cliffs where you will be able to witness the world famous daredevil cliff divers, who risk their lives in the daily daytime and nighttime shows.

A trip to Acapulco is not complete until you witness the fearless cliff divers of La Quebrada! Experience the sophisticated atmosphere of the club La Perla restaurant and enjoy a gourmet dinner and drinks.

This exciting evening takes place at the La Perla restaurant, which overlooks the cliffs from where the daring cliff divers of Acapulco risk their lives every night.

The divers climb to a height of over 90 feet (30 meters), pray at the altar of the Virgin of Guadeloupe, and dive off the cliff at the precise moment when the tide brings in the large waves!

Enjoy a cruise along the Coyuca Lagoon, one of the most picturesque and colorful parts of Acapulco. This area is famous for its tropical vegetation and has been the location for many Hollywood movies including Sylvester Stallone's Rambo II. Enjoy a magnificent buffet lunch in one of the world's most relaxing settings!

This beautiful fresh water lagoon is considered to be one of the most important natural attractions of Acapulco. This picturesque lagoon is thick with palms, water hyacinths and native flora, and has been the setting for Hollywood films such as The African Queen.

When your air conditioned coach arrives at the heart of the lagoon you will transfer to a small boat to cruise through the thick vegetation. A paradise for birds with over 250 species, this tour is a must for nature lovers.

You will visit a local beachfront restaurant where you will enjoy a buffet lunch and open bar of domestic drinks. After lunch you can walk along the beach or just relax in a hammock.

Enjoy a relaxing day in the sun snorkeling from the stunning La Roqueta Island, one of Acapulco's main attractions. With plenty on offer including a range of restaurants, secluded spots and colorful marine life, La Roqueta Island is sure to be a hit with the entire the family.

Depart Acapulco and cruise across the beautiful ocean waters to snorkel off one of the nine gorgeous island beaches of La Roqueta, which is just off the coast of Las Playas.

Take advantage of sun, sand and sea of La Roqueta Island. Relax on the beach, explore diverse tropical aquatic life and enjoy lunch at one of the many local restaurants before allowing us to return you to your Acapulco hotel.

Want to scuba dive in the azure waters of Acapulco but don't know how? This half day beginners course is a family friendly activity for those looking for an aquatic adventure!

This excursion will lead you in the right direction to exploring the colorful underwater world. Swim amongst exotic tropical fish and investigate the beautiful reefs and corals in one of the most diverse waters in the world.

Learn in safe shallow waters under the guidance of an internationally certified PADI or NAUI instructor.

All enquipment and snacks are included.

Acapulco is great by day, but it really sizzles at night! Enjoy a sumptuous dinner at famous El Olvido restaurant, overlooking sparkling Acapulco Bay. Enjoy a drink or two as the daring cliff divers of La Quebrada dive into the shallow waters below. What a great night out!

Experience the sophisticated atmosphere of El Olvido restaurant, located on the hillside with a spectacular panoramic views. After dinner you will go to La Perla restaurant for drinks to enjoy the amazing cliff divers show at the famous La Quebrada cliffs.

The divers first negotiate their way up the rugged face of the cliff and then dive into the sea while holding flame-lit torches! A must-see for anyone visiting Acapulco!

Fishing in Acapulco is an unforgettable experience as only a short distance from the mouth of the bay you can find an abundance of different species including sailfish, dorado and the mighty marlin. This small tour is a personal experience for the great outdoorsman in us all!

Reaching sizes up to 10 feet and 200 pounds, to catch a marlin is to earn the recognition of the fishing and sporting community.

This private charter 44ft fishing boat has capacity for up to 10 passengers and includes 6 fishing lines.

Your fishing license needs to be purchased at the pier prior to boarding. (approx USD$12)