Encanto Acapulco

Top choice in Acapulco


An architectural masterpiece designed by Miguel Ángel Aragonés, aptly named Encanto (Charm) doubles as art gallery for the works of Spanish artist Fernando Bermejo. Located on the cliffs, it's all minimalist chic, with open-plan, thoroughly contemporary rooms in creams and whites, an award-winning spa and infinity pool from which to drink in the ocean vistas. You may never want to leave.


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1. La Capilla de la Paz

0.57 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. Jardín Botánico de Acapulco

1.22 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…

3. Bahía Puerto Marqués

1.99 MILES

The beaches on Bahía Puerto Marqués, about 18km southeast of the zócalo, are very popular, and its calm waters are good for waterskiing and sailing. You…

4. Playa Icacos

2.29 MILES

At the eastern end of the Acapulco strip, this lively beach is a good spot for summer sunsets.

5. Playa Condesa

2.75 MILES

This central Acapulco beach is backed by high-rise hotels.

6. Playas Caleta & Caletilla

2.99 MILES

Playas Caleta and Caletilla are two small, protected beaches blending into each other in a cove on the south side of the Península de las Playas. They’re…

7. La Diana

3.01 MILES

This statue and roundabout marks the center of Acapulco's strip. Many hotels, restaurants and discos are within a few blocks of it.

8. Isla de la Roqueta

3.2 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…