Mar 12, 2009 - Day 31 Acapulco, Mexico

Day 39 March Manta, Ecuador 17th Port In the 16th century, Spanish explorers came across the Bay of Acapulco and were captivated by its naturally protected shores and beautiful surroundings. ... Today, Acapulco remains a stunning Mexican hideaway. ... Acapulco is fondly referred to by natives as the finest resort in Mexico. ... Acapulco is considered a second home to residents of Guadalajara, Mexico City and other urban centers. ... The Fuerte de San Diego is an early 17th century fort built in 1697 to protect the Bay of Acapulco from pirate invaders during the time in which Acapulco functioned as a major trade partner of the Philippine Islands. ...

Feb 11, 2009 - Just another annoying POLICEMAN

Arriving in Acapulco is interesting, as you go into a very long tunnel through the mountain and head straight for the beach drive. ... David and I had planned to go there on our honeymoon, but due to the fact Acapulco is really a working port and there had been a oil spill, and the beaches were a mess, so we cancelled that and never did get there. ... Therefore, I didn't want to stay in the new 5 star hotel area, I was interested in the OLD Acapulco, so we were headed up to the far end. ... We went down to the Fuerte San Diego, and saw the museum of when Acapulco was a major trading port with the Phillipines (who were also under Spanish rule). ...

Feb 8, 2009 - ONE more pyramid to climb

Outside of Cuernavaca is the town of Xochicalco, where the pyramids of the Aztecs were found.Outside of Cuernavaca is the town of Xochicalco, where the pyramids of the Aztecs were found....

Feb 7, 2009 - Lovely Cuernavaca

Cuernavaca is a beautiful place (called the city of Eternal Spring---as the temp.Cuernavaca is a beautiful place (called the city of Eternal Spring---as the temp....

Feb 6, 2009 - Quick Update

Just a quick update that we are still in Mexico, and have not had great connections at the last few places (OR non at all). Have been to Cueranava, Taxco and Acapulco and climbed more pyramids too. ... We are off to the Ixtapa area tomorrow.Just a quick update that we are still in Mexico, and have not had great connections at the last few places (OR non at all). Have been to Cueranava, Taxco and Acapulco and climbed more pyramids too. ... We are off to the Ixtapa area tomorrow....

Dec 8, 2008 - Zihuantaneo/Ixtapa to Acapulco, Guerrero

The ride to Acapulco along Mexico 200, the only road south along the coast, was uneventful. ... As we entered Acapulco we hit a traffic jam about 5 km out. ... Half an hour later we broke free and found the hotel area in old Acapulco. ...

Sep 2, 2008 - Going loco down in Acapulco!

Loco - we were livid! On arriving on the overnight bus from Puerto Escondido we discovered that Jan's rucksack had been stolen from the luggage hold of the bus. Left with only the clothes she was wearing much of the rest of the day was spent shopping for Jan (with John in tow) - not how we would normally chose to spend our time! We did make time however to see the renowned Acapulco cliff divers. ... It is not just the height of the dive (up to 45m) that is impressive, but the fact that they first climb the cliff in bare feet and then dive into the narrow gorge avoiding the rocks that slope into the water at the base.Loco - we were livid! On arriving on the overnight bus from Puerto Escondido we discovered that Jan's rucksack had been stolen from the luggage hold of the bus. Left with only the clothes she was wearing much of the rest of the day was spent shopping for Jan (with John in tow) - not how we would normally chose to spend our time! We did make time however to see the renowned Acapulco cliff divers. ... It is not just the height of the dive (up to 45m) that is impressive, but the fact that they first climb the cliff in bare feet and then dive into the narrow gorge avoiding the rocks that slope into the water at the base....

May 6, 2008 - Cruise - Acapulco and Sea Day

We arrived in Acapulco at 8 am on May 5. ... Larry asked our tour guide about the minimum wage in Acapulco. ... He stated that they are not paid by the hour but are paid for an 8 hour day of work.We arrived in Acapulco at 8 am on May 5. ... Larry asked our tour guide about the minimum wage in Acapulco. ... He stated that they are not paid by the hour but are paid for an 8 hour day of work....

Feb 7, 2008 - Acapulco

February 7 thru 9, 2008 - Acapulco After our delay dealing with the dead body, we arrive in Acapulco shortly before sunset. ... We need fuel, so we pull into the basin where the Acapulco Yacht Club is located and were directed by marina staff to pull into an open slip adjacent to the fuel docks, for what we thought was going to be taking on fuel. ... Well, we had heard the horror stories about the "ridiculously expensive" Acapulco Yacht Club marina and had not really planned to stay there, intending instead to anchor out in the bay just in front of the club, although the anchorage is like 60 feet deep. ... there is only one other marina (poorly maintained and in decaying condition) in the entire Acapulco Bay. ... she hadn't had a good fresh water bath for almost a month now! In all fairness, I must also confess that the Acapulco Yacht Club's generous "reciprocity" benefits, did also give us 3 nights ON A MOORING BALL for FREE. ...

Jan 30, 2008 - Acapulco

The Zocalo is not particularly pretty and the streets around it positively grimy, so after walking back, I take a costera collectivo to go up to the southern end of the bay of Acapulco where the more recent hotels and resorts are and where air-conditioned shopping malls have coffee shops that you won’t find on the northern end of the bay, where my Acamar Beach Resort is. ... Acapulco bay is an ideal natural harbour, simply waiting for the Spanish to turn it into their main port on the Pacific and for centuries Acapulco was the market place for spices, silk, ivory and everything else the Spanish imported from the Philippines, islands that they actually colonised from here and not from the West as I always implicitly assumed. ... It may be its past as a port that makes Acapulco, despite its exotic name, less of a luxurious beach resort than Cancun. ... Caleta Beach, one of the over twenty beaches Acapulco boasts, and where I am staying, was the height of fashion in the 50s and 60s, but, though still popular, is now going downhill. ...

May 2, 2007 - Acapulco - Home of the Stars

Last night was the Masterchef's dinner, and from my perspective it was not worth the effort. From there we went to the Acapulco market and saw many of the things we have seen on previous shore trips. ... We stopped at Fort San Diego and saw some of the exhibits before returning to the ship.Last night was the Masterchef's dinner, and from my perspective it was not worth the effort. From there we went to the Acapulco market and saw many of the things we have seen on previous shore trips. ... We stopped at Fort San Diego and saw some of the exhibits before returning to the ship....

Apr 29, 2007 - Sun Princess - Acapulco, Mexico

We spent today in Acapulco. ... 3 million people built on hillsides around beautiful Acapulco Bay. ... We stopped at a viewpoint over Acapulco Bay where we could see the two ships of the Mexican Navy - that is the whole Mexican navy! Along the way we saw Fort San Diego, which was built nearly 400 years ago by the Spanish. ... We also saw Las Brisas Hotel, one of the oldest hotels in Acapulco, which is known for the fact that everything is pink and white, including the jeeps that are provided to every tenant. ... Here we saw the Fairmont Acapulco Princess Hotel, built in the shape of an Aztec pyramid. ...