Top Acapulco Art & Culture

Dive into Acapulco's history and heritage with a local guide who shares the highlights of the city. See the Fort of San Diego, The Cathedral, Diego Rivera's mosaic mural, and check out the shopping options at the municipal market (Mercado Municipal). You'll also watch the cliff divers jump from dizzying heights at La Quebrada, stop at the Flamingo Hotel—historically popular with Hollywood stars, and have time to purchase lunch at a charming restaurant on the beach. Includes guide, entrance fees, and hotel or port pickup and drop-off.

Explore Acapulco with a guide on a full-day tour that includes a diving show. Ride in an air-conditioned van to landmarks including the Fort of San Diego, the Exekatlikalli House (House of Winds), the historic Los Flamingos hotel, and Our Lady of the Solitude Cathedral in the Zocalo (main square). You'll also watch the cliff divers splashing into the ocean and have time for souvenir shopping before returning to your hotel. Includes entrance fees, transportation, guide, drinks, and hotel pick-up and drop-off.

We visit the ecumenical chapel of peace atop Las Brisas residential. From the terrace, we capture the most beautiful pictures of Acapulco bay. We enjoy the city iconic show of the cliff divers. We visit the murals of Diego Rivera. We tour the private club of John Wayne, Johnny Weissmuller, and the Hollywood celebrities in the 1950s. We visit the Historical Museum of Acapulco inside the San Diego Fort. We had lunch at the best restaurant in old Acapulco. Finally, we go shopping at a silver factory and a local flea market. This is a two-person minimum tour.

Delve into the heritage of Acapulco on this 5-hour guided tour. Visit the Fort of San Diego, built by the Spanish for protection against pirates; a Diego Rivera mural; the Chapel of Peace; and more. Along the way, learn about the city’s history and culture. At La Quebrada, watch divers leap off cliffs. Cap off the tour with shopping for silver before you’re returned to your hotel.

Combine visits to the Municipal Market (Mercado Municipal) of Acapulco and the Palma Sola archaeological site on this half-day tour. Dive deep into Mexican culture, both past and present, through these two visits representing different time periods, accompanied by insightful guided commentary. Palma Sola features petroglyphs from ancient times, and the market is a bazaar selling any item you could ever want to buy.  Entrance fees and round-trip hotel transportation provided.

Discover top tourist spots, plus see the cliff divers, during this guided tour of Acapulco. First, stop at the Chapel of Peace, which offers sea views, and the Trouyet Cross. Throughout the tour, learn about the country’s history, geography, economics, and politics. After watching the cliff divers show, visit at the mural of artist Diego Rivera to snap some photos.

Learn all about mezcal on a full-day tour of the countryside outside of Acapulco. Drive through a scenic landscape and historic towns to Chilpancingo, the capital of Guerrero. Then visit a mezcal factory with your guide, and see how mezcal goes from the agave fields, to the distillation and fermentation process, and finally becomes a fine drink. You'll sample several varieties of mezcal and mezcal cream, then have a traditional lunch and classic cocktail before returning to Acapulco. Includes mezcal tasting, lunch, and hotel or port pickup and drop-off.

See more of Acapulco in less time during a small-group sightseeing tour, ideal for first-time visitors. In a small group limited to 15, you’ll tick off top Acapulco attractions such as Las Brisas, the clifftop Chapel of Peace, Acapulco Bay, and La Quebrada Cliff Divers. All entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Witness the courageous cliff divers of La Quebrada, as they soar from dizzy heights into shallow waters below, on this 3-hour evening tour from Acapulco. Absorb the sophisticated ambience of the stylish La Perla restaurant as you enjoy a gourmet extravaganza of fine foods and delicious deserts. Gasp as the daring divers plunge into the crashing waves of the ocean and marvel at how the inky black backdrop of the night accentuates the drama of this fascinating cultural expression.

Travel back in time on an educational half-day tour of the Tehuacalco archaeological site from Acapulco. Journey through the dramatic scenery of the Sierra Madre mountain range and embark on a guided tour of the Tehuacalco archaeological site with a knowledgeable guide. Marvel at ancient ruins that date back to 400 AD as you gain fascinating insight into the Yope empire. Attempt to decipher ancient hieroglyphs; gaze at the summit of a 60-foot (18-meter) pyramid; and enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your Acapulco hotel.

This Acapulco tour is the easiest way to visit the Tehuacalco archaeological site in just a few hours, without having to plan transport. Hidden in the Sierra Madre Mountains of southern Mexico, Tehuacalco served as the ceremonial center of the Yope civilization. Your half-day excursion includes a guided tour of the archaeological site, a typical Mexican lunch, and hotel or port pickup and drop-off.

Explore the natural landscape of Acapulco without the hassle of planning on a half-day tour with round-trip hotel transport. After a visit to a traditional temazcal sweat lodge and boat ride on Coyuca Lagoon, cap off the morning with lunch, drinks, and a baby turtle conservation demonstration on the beach.

Set out from Acapulco to explore the stunning colonial city of Taxco, cascading down a hillside in the North Sierra mountains. Known for its red-roofed stucco houses, small squares and Mexican Baroque cathedral, Taxco is also a center of silver production and a wonderful place to purchase handcrafted jewelry. One this one day journey you'll experience Taxco's offerings from its cobbled streets to its picturesque wrought iron balconies, having time to explore with both your guide and on your own.

Visit the San Diego fort, home of the History Museum of Acapulco. You will have time to stroll in the grounds and enjoy a refreshment. Then it’s on to Las Brisas overlooking Acapulco Bay for a visit to the Chapel of Peace. Here you’ll have time to watch the artisans at work and browse for souvenirs before returning to your hotel or ship. Inclusions: Entrance to Museum, soft drink in Flamingos Hotel and English speaking Guide.

FULL DAY TAXCO FROM ACAPULCO (ALL INCLUSIVE) BREAKFAST+ LUNCH & DRINKS INCLUDED. Colonial town with over 500 of years of history. Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city and let your eyes fill of Mexican colors. We will making sure this will be a memorable experience that will last you a last time. Definitely, is worth trip to Taxco and visit his friendly and hospitable character of its people what has no changed. Available: Monday to Friday.

A unique way of "diving" into the local culture. Get to know and enjoy always in company of your personal Professional and Knowledgeable tour guide the different cultural aspects this City is got to offer to those willing to unveil its most intimate secrets...

Small Group, Clean & Safe. After a short cleaning ceremony with the copal and aromatic herbs, you will enter in the temazcal and start experiencing the heat of the volcanic rocks and its red light in the darkness. The aroma of herbs and copal will allow you to feel at ease, purify the body and create space to get rid of bad energies and purify intentions. Using aromatic herbs, mud, honey, aloe vera, and refreshing teas, the temazcalero will guide you through four intervals of increasing and decreasing heat (by opening the door of the temazcal). Enjoy the curative powers along with songs and musical instruments. After the session in the temazcal, you can take a cold bath and then enjoy fresh fruit of the season and fruit flavored water. Because of its interactive character, the length of the temazcal session varies, but it is usually around 90 minutes. You will leave refreshed, renewed and filled with positive energy.

Delight in the geographical splendor of Taxco on a full-day trip to the picturesque mountain town from Acapulco. Travel through mountainous scenery to Taxco de Alarcón and admire panoramic views from the town’s 5,000-foot (1,515-meter) elevation. Learn about the region’s industrial heritage during a stop at a silver store and then embark on a walking tour of the city with your expert guide. Behold the magnificent Temple of Santa Prisca, recently declared a National Historical Monument, and spend some relaxed free time exploring Taxco de Alarcón independently before returning to Acapulco by comfortable coach.

They are vacations, come to relax and forget about routine and work, what better option to deepen more in the rest than with a Yoga and Meditation class, breathe in full lungs, move your body after the trip opens you and expands to enjoy more fully!

If you’re visiting Taxco for the first time, orient yourself among the city’s famous landmarks with ease during a day trip from Acapulco, the ideal choice for history buffs. Exploring by bus gives you the best views of the architecture and alleys of the colonial city, while the insider knowledge of a guide ensures that you discover information that you’re unlikely to find in the guidebooks.

Perfect for families looking for a Mexican cultural excursion just for kids, this half-day fiesta offers the kiddos an activity-packed morning they're sure to love. After easy pickup, kids get to join a party designed just for them. Highlights include making a piñata, recharging with a light lunch, and feasting on a cake that they bake themselves—with all activities, ingredients, and transportation included.

Take a break from the beach on a 5-hour tour to Acapulco City. After a spin around one of the city’s many mercados, your guide navigates to Palma Sola, an ancient archaeological site known for its caves, thousands-year-old rock engravings, and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. In addition to round-trip transport from your Acapulco hotel, this tour includes all admission tickets.

Immerse yourself in Mexico’s ancient history on a full-day tour to the archaeological site of Tehuacalco, located about 50 miles (80 km) from Acapulco. In addition to navigating, your guide offers little-known facts and context about the site’s structures, petroglyphs, and layout. Along the way, enjoy sweeping views of the region’s natural landscapes and towns.

THE HISTORY OF ACAPULCO WILL TAKE YOU BACK IN TIME, THE FORT HAS SO MANY THINGS TO SAY. EACH OF THE MUSEUMS IS A JEWRLY OF HISTORY. THE MASKS TELL YOU THE CULTURE AND TRADITIONS OF OUR NATIVES OF COURSE, YOU WILL END THIS ADVENTURE WATCHING THE DIVERS SHOW AT LA QUEBRADA