Acapulco Trip Overview
Discover Acapulco’s historical heritage, visit the Chapel of Peace, the Fort of San Diego Museum and see Diego Rivera’s Mural. Lastly, watch the amazing cliff divers show; you will also make a stop for shopping.
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Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Acapulco, Mexico
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> City Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
Discover Acapulco’s historical heritage, visit the Chapel of Peace, the Fort of San Diego Museum and see Diego Rivera’s Mural. Lastly, watch the amazing cliff divers show; you will also make a stop for shopping.
You will be transferred from your hotel to the Fort of San Diego. Pick up time will vary depending on the location of your hotel. You will then enjoy a guided visit at the Fort of San Diego, built in 1616 by the Spaniards to protect the port from pirates. It’s the most important maritime fortress on the Pacific! The museum exhibits Acapulco’s History and the cultural interchange with East.
Then, you’ll pass by the Main Square and the Cathedral heading towards Diego Rivera’s Mural, created by the Mexican artist on the Front Facade of Casa de los Vientos, owned by the famous art collector and Diego’s muse: Dolores Olmedo. Its a beautiful Mural dedicated to Quetzalcoatl.
Enjoy a brief explanation of the Mural and then gontinue to La Quebrada. Here, enjoy the cliff Divers Show at La Quebrada, the impressive cliff with 112 ft of height is where brave natives perform an amazing diving spectacle. The real challenge is finding the exact moment to jump. Donation to the divers is not included in the cost and must be paid on site (4 USD per guest approx.). You can also watch the show from La Perla restaurant inside El Mirador Hotel (15 USD per guest approx.)
Then, head to Silver Shop if you’d like to do some shopping before you are taken back to your hotel.
Note: This tour is also offered separately as a shore excursion tour on the website.