Going loco, in Acapulco that's what visitors of the beach resort come to do. And if you're into that kind of thing, it's a perfect place to do it. There are great beaches, the water is always warm, and the sun always shines. And when it doesn't there's nightlife until it rises again.

For many years Acapulco has been a popular resort for holiday makers. The city has had its star-spangled times, prompting none other than "Old Blue Eyes" Frank Sinatra to give the place a mention in his all time classic "Come Fly With Me". Modern Acapulco still has a great appeal. The vast majority of the tourists now tend to come from Mexico, but several other foreign nationals make appearances in the numerous bars and clubs dotted around the bay come sun down.

You would probably not expect this, but the city of Acapulco goes back about 2000 years. It was founded by the Nahua indians who were the predecessors of the Aztecs. When Cortes arrived in Mexico, Acapulco was in important trading post.

Acapulco Attractions and Sights

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. Many of the smaller restaurants will provide full dinners for as little as 35 pesos.

Pie de la Cuesta - Pie de la Cuesta is a quiet strip of land roughly 6 miles northwest of Acapulco, bordered on one side by the Pacific Ocean and on the other by a freshwater lake (Laguna de Cuyoca) on the other. The lagoon is extremely tranquil, but tourists are advised not to enter the Pacific Ocean at Pie de la Cuesta, because the surf is very dangerous.

Puerto Marquez - Located at a smaller bay just east of Acapulco, Puerto Marquez sees much less tourist traffic than Acapulco. One side of the bay is completely covered by adjacent beach-side restaurants offering very reasonably priced food and beer. Tourists and locals alike munch on shrimp enchiladas, sip negra modelos, wade in the waters, and enjoy the breathtaking sunsets.