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- Destinations
- North America
- Mexico
- Acapulco
Acapulco
Situated on one of the loveliest bays on the coast, backed by
the evergreen vegetation of the Sierra foothills, Acapulco offers
anything and everything to the holiday visitors, but this is not
the place to seek a peaceful escape from it all. It is the Queen of
Mexican beach resorts, the loudest and most famous in the country
with non-stop energy, high-rise hotels, a glittering nightlife,
white beaches and an enormous range of holiday activities.
The main attraction in Acapulco is the string of beaches that
sweep around the bay, each offering a different atmosphere and
ample opportunities for water sports, with calm waters, sun bathing
and seafront dining of international quality. The downside of
Acapulco city is the shabby, polluted and overcrowded old town
area, but it is easy enough to ignore this side of Acapulco with
plenty to keep visitors happy along the glitzy holiday resort
strip, with its shopping plazas, restaurants and beaches. A famous
Acapulco institution since the 1930s are the Quebrada cliff divers,
who pitch themselves gracefully from a height of 148ft (45m) into
the seemingly shallow water of a narrow chasm in the ocean below
after praying at the small rock shrine for safety.
Information & Facts
Language
Spanish is the official language in Mexico. Some English
is spoken in tourist regions.
Money
Mexican currency is the New Peso (MXN) divided into 100
centavos. Credit cards are widely accepted, particularly Visa,
MasterCard and American Express. Travellers cheques are generally
accepted, but cannot be cashed on Sundays. ATMs are available in
most cities and towns and are the most convenient way to get money,
but for safety reasons they should only be used during business
hours. Although most businesses will accept foreign currency it is
best to use pesos. Foreign currency can be exchanged at one of many
casas de cambio(exchange houses), which have longer hours
and offer a quicker service than the banks.