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Family Fun Attractions Fort San Diego, Acapulco: Left along the Costera past the steamship dock and up the hill 744/482-3828 This fort museum features many antique relics such as beads; shells; baskets; ceramics embroidered silk tapestries, Kimonos, porcelain vases, and offers a glorious view of the bay. The fort was originally built in 1615, and then rebuilt in 1776 following a massive earthquake. It is built in a classic five-point design and surrounded by a moat. It was constructed by the Spaniards to protect the port of Acapulco and its lucrative Manila trade link from pirates. It now serves as a fascinating history and anthropology museum. Open 10:30-4:30 Zocolo, Acapulco: This is the former center of the city, which is now called the Centro area. It is a large village square located in front of the cathedral. The cathedral was erected in 1930 with a dome in the shape of a Mosque and with Byzantine towers. Zocolo is the main public plaza in town. This is a center of family activity and a place to stroll about on a sunny day. It is quite common to encounter a band concert at the music gazebo. Enjoy the charm of the plaza, as well as the stores and small restaurants that surround it! Caleta, Acapulco: Caleta is known as the oldest beach in Acapulco. It features a beautifully clear beach, restaurants, The Magico Mundo Marino (aquarium),boats to Roqueta and glass bottom boats that carry visitors around the bay. Magico Mundo Marino, Acapulco: 483-1215 Mágico Mundo Marino waterpark is next to the aquarium, which has indoor and outdoor marine exhibits and is a great place for family fun. Located in front of the Caleta beach area, it has a swimming pool, two water slides, the aquarium, restaurant, snack bar and a dolphin show. Isla la Roqueta, Acapulco: Isla la Roqueta is a 10-minute boat ride from Caleta Beach. The island is located directly in front of Acapulco bay. The area is known as one of the best places to hike and snorkel in Acapulco. It is reached via a short boat ride from Caleta beach. On the island there is an excellent beach and a unique zoo with lions, alligators, leopards, giraffes, zebras, an aviary exhibit, and a serpentarium. Pie de la Questa, Acapulco: Pie de la Questa is the world-famous sunset beach. It not only offers a great view of the setting sun, but also a great meal at any one of the beachfront restaurants. Cici, Acapulco: Cici is a water park located in the center of the Acapulco strip. Children and adults will enjoy a day at this water-based amusement park. Cici has everything from a big wave pool, some smaller pools, a giant water slide, and seal - dolphin water shows. It also features a pool for a swim with dolphins. Visitors enjoy the beauty of the gentle waterfalls and fountains that surround the park. Nature Tour of Tres Palos Lagoon, Acapulco: Parque Ecological deViveristas 462-0302. Visitors can embark on an exciting adventure in a natural setting to view some of the most beautiful sights that Acapulco has to offer. A unique feature of this tour is sightseeing while driving your own wave runner |
