At the eastern end of the Acapulco strip, this lively beach is a good spot for summer sunsets.
Playa Icacos
Acapulco
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
4.04 MILES
Acapulco’s most famous tourist attraction, the cliff divers of La Quebrada have been dazzling audiences since 1934. Every night, a team of seven lithe…
3.18 MILES
The Fuerte de San Diego is home to this excellent 15-room museum, an enjoyable romp through history of the region, from its settlement by various pre…
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Zona Arqueológica de Palma Sola
3.67 MILES
One of Acapulco's best attractions is the least well-known and also the least expected. High above the city, on the La Cuesta hill, it's a ceremonial and…
3.56 MILES
Every night Acapulco’s leafy old town zócalo comes alive with street performers, mariachis and sidewalk cafes; it also hosts occasional festivals. It’s…
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9.11 MILES
Just 12km from central Acapulco is Pie de la Cuesta, a rustic beach suburb built on a wide sand spit that acts as a dividing line between the sea and the…
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3.34 MILES
If you love masks but are unable to visit the epic museums in Zacatecas and San Miguel, swing by this new museum, where visages of devils, conquistadors,…
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4.08 MILES
This island offers a popular (crowded) beach, and snorkeling and diving possibilities on the far side. You can rent snorkeling gear, kayaks and more. From…
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1.86 MILES
Perched on a hilltop high above Acapulco is this quiet spot for reflection, an airy '70s A-frame chapel surrounded by lovely gardens and providing…
Nearby Acapulco attractions
1.36 MILES
This statue and roundabout marks the center of Acapulco's strip. Many hotels, restaurants and discos are within a few blocks of it.
3. Jardín Botánico de Acapulco
1.57 MILES
Located on the campus of a Jesuit university, these botanical gardens house an impressive collection of flora and fauna. The well-marked footpath climbs…
1.86 MILES
Perched on a hilltop high above Acapulco is this quiet spot for reflection, an airy '70s A-frame chapel surrounded by lovely gardens and providing…
2.04 MILES
The central and busy Playa Hornitos is backed by numerous bars and restaurants. The high-rise hotel zone begins here.
2.27 MILES
This large shaded children’s park, between Morín and El Cano near Playa Hornitos, is popular with Mexican families. Attractions include a lake with…
2.55 MILES
One of Acapulco's busy beaches along the strip, this can smell a little fishy at its western end from the day's catch.
3.16 MILES
This beautifully restored pentagonal fort was built in 1616 atop a hill east of the zócalo. Its mission was to protect the Spanish naos (galleons)…