Puerto Marques Beach is a lovely, romantic spot southeast of Acapulco in a tranquil little bay of the same name, near the new Punta Diamante tourist development. It s a fine spot for water sports, and there are small restaurant shacks offering great seafood and pleasant views. Playa Revolcadero is, in our opinion, one of Acapulco s most beautiful beaches. It runs along the highway to the airport between Punta Diamante and Playa Diamante, close to the Princess and Pierre Marques Hotels. It faces the open sea, with high waves pounding acres of white sand.
Swimming is dangerous, but the surfing is great.
Cobblestone streets wind past myriad shops and street vendors selling silver jewelry, bright rugs and other artifacts. The silver mines in Taxco have been in use since before Montezuma s time, but history attributes their discovery to Hernan Cortes. Santa Prisca, the church on the old square, is gorgeous.