Long, flat beaches pounded by heavy surf to the north of town, sheltered coves to the south. Golf, horseback riding, nightlife, parasailing, scuba diving, shopping, snorkeling, sportfishing, waterskiing. Popular with vacationing Mexican families, especially on weekends. Barra de Navidad is smaller and less touristy but has more nightlife. Snorkeling, sportfishing, waterskiing, wildlife.
Patrons tend to have blue blood and deep pockets.
Club Med, horseback riding, sportfishing, wildlife. Manzanillo One of Mexico's busiest ports, catering to Mexican tourists. Known as the sailfish capital of the world. Golf, horseback riding, nightlife, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, sportfishing, waterskiing. A new destination, this sleepy Acapulco suburb is a great spot for sunsets and fresh seafood.