Acapulco, Mexico beach guide & holiday information
Acapulco, one of the world's most exhilarating cities, is nestled in the astoundingly beautiful Acapulco Bay. As one of the top party towns of Mexico, it is renowned for its sizzling nightlife, not to mention its picture perfect beaches, limitless watersports, unequalled resorts, and superlative restaurants. As early as the days of the Aztec Empire, human beings have been drawn to the 'Pearl of the Pacific' with its balmy bay and unspoiled beaches and the flawlessly formed bay was used by the Spanish as their base from which to explore the Pacific.
Fishing, snorkelling, scuba diving and jet skiing are legendary in the 'place of big reeds' and soaking up the sun on the gorgeous beaches is of course a most popular pass time. There is a variety of accommodation to be found from family B&B's to budget backpackers in amoungst the collection of sparking luxury hotels so there is no reason not to jump aboard a cruise liner and come party until sunrise with the beautiful people of Acapulco. Population for the city of Acapulco is around 652,160