In fact, Acapulco offers over 300 hotels and boasts some of the world's swankiest resorts, along with dozens of affordable beachfront hotels and motels. Honeymooners fall in love with the resort's tropical beauty and festive Mexican atmosphere. The area also appeals to families, thanks to several parks, calm beaches, and CiCi water sports park for children. Acapulco's cliff divers are an institution and is a sight not to miss. Dining is diverse, not only in cuisine, but also in setting.
Most restaurants are alfresco, and many offer breathtaking views of Acapulco Bay.
Shopping is excellent, either in the resort's several American-style malls, or at its bustling downtown mercados. Despite it's current reputation as a playground of chic resorts, the port has played a prominent role in world history. In fact, Acapulco was a cornerstone of world trade as far back as the 16th century. Acapulco's historic San Diego Fort, a sentinel overlooking the harbor, was built in 1616 to guard the famous Manilla Galleons from marauding pirates. Today the fort overlooks popular cruise ships and their terminal.