Introduction

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Relaxation rather than sightseeing is the byword, as there are few museums or other attractions to lure vacationers away from their poolside lounge chairs and frozen drinks. One of the places to go that is worth experiencing is watching Acapulco's celebrated cliff divers, or clavadistas, leap off rocky La Quebrada into the surf below. There's no shortage of fun things to do on or in the water, from parasailing and water skiing to snorkeling and deep-sea fishing.

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Dining under the stars at local restaurants is one of the city's greatest pleasures, whether it's a romantic table on a secluded rooftop terrace or wriggling your toes in the sand at an ultra-casual beachside taquería. Acapulco's legendary discos stay open until the wee hours, but a more convenient, and safer, alternative is to take advantage of the evening entertainment—in the form of floor shows or themed fiesta nights—offered by the major hotels.