Balloon Rides
These aren't the same hot air balloon rides you might be accustomed to since the balloon remains tied to the ground, but they are nevertheless interesting. If you prefer to see more of the Bay we suggest parasailing instead.
Address: Located on the main strip of the beach, toward the south end in front of Costa Azul Hotel, Planet Hollywood and the Hard Rock Cafe.
Cost: Starts at US$10/Person
Bungee Jumping
Is located in Playa Condesa, among the main strip of bars and restaurants. You won’t miss it as there is often a large crowd gathered on the sidewalk.
Name: Paradise Bungee
Address: Ave Costera Miguel Alemán 107, Playa Condesa
Cost: starts at US$60 to US$100/Person (extra cost for the pictures and/or video of the jump)
Boat Rides/ Sea Cruises
Coyuca Lagoon Tour
Tour the lake & islands. Tour includes lunch and drinks. Tour companies will pick you up from any hotel in Acapulco.
http://www.acapulco-on-line.com/coyucalagoon.html
Tel: (52) (744) 481-2020
Cost: starts at about US$60/Person
Fiesta & Bonanza
Sea Cruises, Day, Sunset, Dinner & Moonlight, 52 Years Experience,
Address: Acapulco Bay, Ave Costera Miguel Alemán
Tel: (52) (744) 483-1803
Cost: US$32/Person
Fish-R-Us.com
Address: Pinzona #163, Centro Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
Tel: 1-877-3-FISH-R-US (USA.) and 1-800-347-4787 (Mexico)
Web: http://www.fish-r-us.com/index.html
e-mail: info@fish-r-us.com
Papagayo River Adventure
Rafting tours on the Papagayo River
Address: Ave Costera Miguel Alemán 125
Tel: (52) (744) 484-1155
Roqueta Island Tour
Boat ride to the Island & Palao Restaurant
Address: Ave Costera Miguel Alemán 100482-4313
Tel: (52) (744) 482-4313
Cliff Divers
Called ‘Clavadistas’ jump off the cliffs of ‘La Quebrada’ into the water along the bay. This is one of Acapulco's best known attractions. It is spectacular to watch these daring young men cliff dive!
Address: Calle La Quebrada, Acapulco 39390 Mexico
Schedule: 1:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm and 10:30pm
You can reserve seats on the terrace of The El Mirador Acapulco Hotel - Tel: (744) 483-1155 or 483-1221) http://www.hotelelmiradoracapulco.com.mx/restau2.html
Cost: a small fee; or if you prefer to have dinner it is US$53-$79/Person.
You can pay for a ‘Cliff Dive Tour’ at any of the local Tour Companies, which includes lunch or dinner such as: http://www.grayline.com/Grayline/destinations/mexico/acapulco.go?mode=activities&cd=BDC&cat=Blue+Diamond+Collection
Dolphin Encounters
At Playa Condesa
Address: Costera Miguel Alemán, Acapulco, S 39690 Mexico
Cost: starts at about US$100/Person
Also at the CICI - Centro Internacional de Convivencia Infantil - is a water sports park and a perfect destination for family and friends. The best attractions at CICI include: the artificial wave pool, the small tide pool aquarium which is an 80m water luge, dolphin and seal diving show, and the sky ride. This park also offers the opportunity to interact with dolphins.
Address: Ave Costera Miguel Alemán s/n esq Cristóbal Colon | Fracc. Costa Azul, Acapulco 39850, Guerrero, Mexico; located at the port of Acapulco's main strip on the ocean side.
Tel: 1-800-701-4186 or (744) 484-1970
Web: http://www.cici.com.mx/
Cost: starts from about US$31/Person
GrayLine Tours: http://www.grayline.com/Grayline/destinations/mexico/acapulco.go?mode=activities&cd=A&cat=Attractions
Fishing
There are many types of fish that can be caught in the Pacific waters of Acapulco Bay such as Mahi Mahi locally known as ‘dorado’, marlin, red snapper, sea bass, and sailfish. Sport fishing is available through private companies and most hotels, with charters leaving from the downtown dock across from the main public plaza, the Zocalo.
There is also good fresh water fishing at Tres Palos Lagoon (located about 20 miles southeast of Downtown Acapulco, between Puerto Marques and the international Airport) and Coyuca Lagoon (located near Pie de la Cuesta, about 40 minutes drive from downtown Acapulco.); http://www.acapulcosunset.com/coyuca_lagoon.htm
There are luxury fishing yachts which often include lunch and last anywhere from 3 to 6 hours.
Cost: starts at about US$350/Person
Here are a few companies in the area:
Blue Water Sport Fishing
Owner: Jesús (Chuy) Osorio
Address: Pinzona #163, Centro Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
Tel: (011) (52) (1) (744) 428-2279 (International) or (44) (744) 428-2279 (Mexico)
Web: http://www.acavio.com/aventura.html
e-mail: acablue@yahoo.com
Fantasy Sport Fishing
Owner: Lorenzo Bello
Address: Acapulco, Gro. Mexico
Tel: (52) (744) 419 97 73
Cell: (52) (744) 419 9773
Web: http://www.fantasysportfishing.com/index.html
e-mail: lorenzobello47@yahoo.com
Fishing Factory
Owner: Cristina Spivis
Address: Acapulco, Mexico
Tel: (52) (744) 482 1398
Web: http://www.funfishingfactory.com/
e-mail: Cristina@funfishingfactory.com
Fish-R-Us.com
Address: Pinzona #163, Centro Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
Tel: 1-877-3-FISH-R-US (USA.) and 1-800-347-4787 (Mexico)
Web: http://www.fish-r-us.com/index.html
e-mail: info@fish-r-us.com
Jet Skiing
Address: There are many places along the Acapulco Beaches that offer jet skiing, one being Playa Condesa (look for the parasailing and you'll find the jet ski rentals.)
Note - You can also rent all other types of water gear at most of these places, including catamarans and windsurfing.
Parasailing
You will see parasailers high in the sky on Acapulco Bay anytime of the day. Parasailing is one of Acapulco’s top activities and guarantees a thrilling view of the surrounding area.
Address: There are many places along the Acapulco Beaches that offer parasailing, one being Playa Condesa.
Cost: Rides start at about US$25-$35/Person.
Note - You can also rent all types of water gear such as: catamarans, jet skis, and windsurfing at most of these places.
River Rafting/ Kayaking
The company Pueblo Bravo Rafting offers a variety of extreme outdoor adventures in and around the Papagayo River (40 miles east of Acapulco) including Mountain Climbing and Repelling, River Rafting, and Kayacking.
Address: Costera Miguel Aleman #121-30, Acapulco, Mexico
Tel: (52) (744) 484-1154
Web: http://www.shotoverjet.com.mx/Contenido_rafting.htm
e-mail: shotover@acabtu.com.mx
Rafting Tour - A descent of 8km in inflatable rafts through the canyon of the Papagayo River will have you breathless! The scenery is spectacular, race the wildlife while you navigate your way through the class I, II and II plus rapids. Professional guides and safety equipment are provided.
Rock Climbing/ Repelling
The company Pueblo Bravo Rafting offers a variety of extreme outdoor adventures in and around the Papagayo River (40 miles east of Acapulco) including Mountain Climbing and Repelling, River Rafting, and Kayacking.
Address: Costera Miguel Aleman #121-30, Acapulco, Mexico
Tel: (52) (744) 484-1154
e-mail: shotover@acabtu.com.mx
Scuba Diving/ Snorkelling
There are quite a few dive operations that can take you on diving/ snorkelling trips around the Acapulco Bay and in the Pacific Ocean. http://www.realadventures.com/listings/1025309_Scuba
Snorkelling is popular around Playa Caleta and Playa Caletilla and off Roqueta Island (a small island located in Acapulco Bay, 30 minutes from shore. This is a federal protected area, with tropical fauna and flora. There is also a zoo, featuring many species of animals.)
The best beaches on the island for scuba diving/ snorkelling are El Ripio, Las Palmas, and Bahia de Yerbabuena.
Cost: Scuba Diving: cost starts at US$70 to about $90/Person
Snorkeling: cost is about US$35/Person
Swiss Divers - Divers courses with PADI or NAVI certification, the dives are off boats or off the beach. There is pool training available and the trips are to sunken ships.
Address: Cerro San Martín No. 325, Fracc. Las Playas, 39390 Acapulco; located inside the Hotel Grand Meigas
Tel: (52) (744) 482-1357
Cell: (52) (744) 469-7219
Fax: (52) (744) 482-1357
Web: http://www.swissdivers.com/english/index.html
Acapulco Scuba Center - One of Acapulco's top diving schools and scuba centers. They offer certified instructors, diving lessons (beginners to experts) and equipment rentals.
Address: Tlacopanocha 13 y 14, Paseo del Pescador, Centro. Acapulco, Mexico. C.P. 39300
Tel: (744) 482-9474 or (744) 480-1962
Fax: (744) 482-9474
Web: www.acapulcoscuba.com
Scuba Diving/ Snorkelling
There are quite a few dive operations that can take you on diving/ snorkelling trips around the Acapulco Bay and in the Pacific Ocean. http://www.realadventures.com/listings/1025309_Scuba
Snorkelling is popular around Playa Caleta and Playa Caletilla and off Roqueta Island (a small island located in Acapulco Bay, 30 minutes from shore. This is a federal protected area, with tropical fauna and flora. There is also a zoo, featuring many species of animals.)
The best beaches on the island for scuba diving/ snorkelling are El Ripio, Las Palmas, and Bahia de Yerbabuena.
Cost: Scuba Diving: cost starts at US$70 to about $90/Person
Snorkeling: cost is about US$35/Person
Swiss Divers - Divers courses with PADI or NAVI certification, the dives are off boats or off the beach. There is pool training available and the trips are to sunken ships.
Address: Cerro San Martín No. 325, Fracc. Las Playas, 39390 Acapulco; located inside the Hotel Grand Meigas
Tel: (52) (744) 482-1357
Cell: (52) (744) 469-7219
Fax: (52) (744) 482-1357
Web: http://www.swissdivers.com/english/index.html
Acapulco Scuba Center - One of Acapulco's top diving schools and scuba centers. They offer certified instructors, diving lessons (beginners to experts) and equipment rentals.
Address: Tlacopanocha 13 y 14, Paseo del Pescador, Centro. Acapulco, Mexico. C.P. 39300
Tel: (744) 482-9474 or (744) 480-1962
Fax: (744) 482-9474
Web: www.acapulcoscuba.com
Skydiving
Skydive Acapulco - With only 20 minutes of training, you can enjoy the thrill of skydiving attached to a certified Tandem instructor from an altitude of 10,000 feet and freefall for 45 seconds.
Address: at Romano Palace Hotel, just opposite the Bungee Jump; Actual address is: Costera Miguel Aleman 130. local 4, Fraccionmiento Farallon, Acapulco, Guerrero. 39380
Tel: (52) (744) 484-6672
Surfing and Boogie Boarding
Acapulco Bay is not really the place for surfing. Acapulco has some decent surfing at Diamond Point http://www.esteban-acapulco.com/acapulco.htm, Revolcadero Beach and Bonfil (both beaches about 20-30 minutes, near the Acapulco International Airport, Acapulco, 39900 Guerrero Mexico)
Surfing Website: http://www.globalsurfers.com/region.cfm?Regio=Acapulco%20Area&land=Mexico
Turbo Boating
Shot Over Jet
The World's Most Exciting Jet Boat Rides, 26 Years in Operation, Reservations Necessary
Address: Ave Costera Miguel Alemán #121 (close to La Diana Roundabout)
Schedule: 10am, 2pm
Tel: (52) (744) 484-1154
Web: http://www.shotoverjet.com.mx/index.htm
Ocean Riders
Address: At the Bungee tower, Playa Condesa
Tel: (52) (744) 482-0788
Web: http://www.oceanriders.com.mx/
Water Skiing
Acapulco is a great place to go water skiing especially over by Manzanillo Beach and the Yacht Club where the waters are a little bit calmer.
Cost: starts at about US$60/hour/ Person
Windsurfing
Acapulco has some decent windsurfing around the Costa Club Hotel and Playa Hornos (across from the Parque Papagayo)
Other Acapulco Tour Companies:
Acapulco Tour & Event Coordinators
Travel Planners, Private Guided Tours, Complete Coordination of Events
Address: Acapulco de Juarez, Guerrero, Mexico
Tel: (52) (744) 487-9598
Grey Line Tours – Acapulco
Address: Enrique el Navagante No 10, Fraccionamiento, Magallanes, Acapulco, Guerrero, 39670, Mexico
Tel: (52) (744) 486-8097
Fax: (52) (744) 486-0263
Web: http://www.grayline.com/Grayline/destinations/mexico/acapulco.go
e-mail: graylinemexico@mexitours.com.mx
Jungle Tour
The Great Adventure - Cruise the Jungle
Address: Avenida Insurgentes, 1 Interior 204, Fraccionamiento Hornos, Acapulco, 39550
Tel: (52) (744) 485-2200
Millennium Tourist Services
Professional Transporation for Private Services, Ground Transportation, City Tours, Mexican Fiestas , Taxco & Xochicalco Ruins
Address: Ave Costera Miguel Alemán #4055
Tel: (52) (744) 481-3409
Rojesa Tours
Ground Transportation, City Tours, Group Tours, Equipment Rentals
Address: Calle 8 #153
Tel: (52) (744) 481-1844
Fax: (52) (744) 484-7057
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