It is one of the best- known cities of Mexico and is a major sea port, located in the state of Guerrero on the Pacific coast of Mexico. It is better known as the tourist resort city of Mexico and is the largest city in the state, even larger than the state capital Chilpancingo. The place derived its name from the Nahuatl words ácatl, poloa and co which means, “The place where the reeds were destroyed” or from the latin words aqua (water) and pulchra (clean or beautiful). With paasing times, it has become a popular tourist resort and an ideal getaway for weekend tourisms. It is also the major destination for most of the cruises from US, the Mexican interior and countries in South America. In fact, it has been regarded as a super tourist destination.
La Quebrada Cliff Divers - No visit to Acapulco is complete without watching the cliff divers perform their impressive jumps into the shallow stream of water of dangerous tides that forms in the bottom part of La Quebrada. Zócalo- Zócalo, Acapulco's town square, lies on the western side of La Costera. It tends to expose more local culture than other, more tourist- centric, areas. Zócalo contains Acapulco's cathedral, as well as many restaurants ranging in size from sidewalk bistros and tiny street- corner kitchens.
In the markets you will find silver, embroidered cotton clothing, pottery, hand- painted ceramic plates and papier- mâché items. Leather sandals, Guerrero masks and hand- carved wooden items are probably the best buy. The is also a wealth of souvenirs of every possible description; tee shirts, key chains, shot glasses, trinkets, shells and items made from shells, puppets and lots more.
One can find food carts in almost every neighborhood, but especially in the older parts of Acapulco. Eating fresh- made tacos and quesadillas on the street is a way of life here for dinner, lunch, or snacks and an economical choice as well. Fruit stands are common in Acapulco, and are a great source of snacks or vegetarian meals.Fresh juice is a staple of Acapulco street food, and a great way to start your day.Every cart has a supply of soft drinks, typically Coke or Pepsi plus all those companies.
