Acapulco

Acapulco

It is a city and port located in the Mexican state of Guerrero, southwest of the country, is one of the major tourist destinations in the world.

Its semicircular bay was named Santa Lucia, for the day of its discovery by Spanish sailors. Acapulco is divided into three main tourist areas known as: Traditional Acapulco, Acapulco Gold and Acapulco Diamante.

Playa Condesa

Among the tourist attractions of the area are:

• Morro
• Countess
• Icacos
• Guitarrón
• Ecumenical Chapel of Peace

The Acapulco Gold.

Among the tourist attractions of the area are:

• Morro
• Countess
  

  Playa Revolcadero

• Icacos
• Guitarrón
• Ecumenical Chapel of Peace

Gastronomy

• Meals

Octopus in its ink, shrimp to garlic mojo, back to life, ceviche acapulqueño, Campechana (prepared with the ax fell, clams, shrimp, crab and octopus), fish and seafood soup, the traditional dishes of this region is composed fish on the size, stuffed pig and barbecued goat.

• Beverages

Tuba, tepache, Chilat, prepared with water and fruit in the region.

• Sweets
• Coconut and tamarind pulp.

Art and Culture

Museums

• Fortress of San Diego (Museum of History Acapulco).

Crafts

There are a wide variety of craft products from around the country, although more are native to the state of Guerrero, such as: wooden masks, jewelry, machetes, lacquered wooden boxes, baskets, silver, precious and semiprecious stones , Metate and Molcajete of volcanic stone, palm handicrafts, hats, furniture, precious wood, copper and bronze figures.

In the city there are also companies engaged in the sale of products such as marine snails, sea stars, shells and sea horses or seahorses, foodstuffs and sweet milk, coconut, mango, banana and tamarind, pottery and clothing typical of regions Guerrero made by hand.

Sports

Unity Sports Acapulco (UDA) has a baseball stadium, an Olympic pool, nailed the pit, football stadium and is also used to perform wrestling matches, concerts and music box.

Key events in Acapulco

Acapulco received several musical concerts and artistic presentations in several of its many locations suitable for such purposes, and also carried out major sporting events and tournaments worldwide, this is the case with the Abierto Mexicano de Tenis, or any of the golf tournaments that are held annually.

JANUARY

• Expo Acapulco. A yearly event that takes place in Acapulco, where there are commercial and industrial samples from the region and throughout Mexico. Similarly presents lectures and various attractions for the visit.

FEBRUARY

• Abierto Mexicano de Tenis. An event that has gained worldwide fame, no wonder least because sports are competing in this event several international tennis record. The Abierto Mexicano de Tenis is a tradition that transforms into a party general Acapulco each year.

MARCH

• Carnival of Acapulco. The Carnival of Acapulco is a great feast which is celebrated with dancing, parades and costumes, as well as music and lots of fun for the whole family. Acapulco dresses up for submitting its traditional carnival that invites you to enjoy with family or friends.

APRIL

• Easter in Acapulco. Acapulco’s beaches are filled with tourists at this time of year, as the celebration of Holy Week begins with these dates, so many families looking for fun, sun, sand and sea. There are many events in this holiday period arising with the aim of providing continuous entertainment for tourists or foreign national.

• Tourism Tianguis Acapulco. Each year is celebrated with great enthusiasm on Sustainable Tourism, where thousands of people from different parts of the world gather for world tourism, and particularly the Mexican tourism. Are deployed hundreds of posts where they exhibited different topics, which include the exhibitions that makes every state of Mexico, without a doubt the Mexican tourist event of greater relevance.

MAY

• Acapulco Fest. One of the most important cultural events in Acapulco, where he performed several musical performances of different levels, and also performed several cultural presentations and festivities. A family atmosphere and friends to enjoy at large.

JUNE

• Marine Day. Acapulco is home to the Navy in the Mexican Pacific, so every year is celebrated with enthusiasm the Marine Day.

NOVEMBER

• International Fishing Tournament of Swordfish. A fishing tournament in Acapulco where anyone can participate, prior registration with the organizing committee for the Fishing Club of Acapulco. This great event is already a tradition Acapulco, as has been held for over 40 consecutive years.

• International Festival of Cumbia, Merengue and Salsa in Acapulco. This great feast of music and entertainment takes place in the port of Acapulco, Colima, where you can enjoy musical performances and dance.

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