Acapulco Vacation, Acapulco Museums, Galleries,
and History Tours
and History Tours
Acapulco is a great beach town for a
vacation holiday, or an Acapulco
Honeymoon.
While in Acapulco don't miss a history
Tour of Fort San Diego: Great views of
Acapulco Bay
Acapulco has many historic places to
visit while on vacation. Foremost would
be Fort San Diego, a 1615 era fort built
on the hill in the center of Acapulco
overlooking the harbor.
Fuerte de San Diego is open every day
but Monday from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm.
vacation holiday, or an Acapulco
Honeymoon.
While in Acapulco don't miss a history
Tour of Fort San Diego: Great views of
Acapulco Bay
Acapulco has many historic places to
visit while on vacation. Foremost would
be Fort San Diego, a 1615 era fort built
on the hill in the center of Acapulco
overlooking the harbor.
Fuerte de San Diego is open every day
but Monday from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm.
- Dolores Olmedo Gallery
phone 484-7046, Tues-Sun.
- Museum of Archaeology
Avenida Costera. 484-3414 Tues-Sun 9-6
- Acapulco History Museum
Fort San Diego, .Tues -Sun 9:30- 6:30
- Acapulco Cultural Center
- House of the |Masks
- Edith Matison Art Gallery
- Galería Rudic
On the north end of the arcing beach
and bay of Acapulco, you find the
cruise terminal, the fishing, tour and
SCUBA dive boats, and the
shopping district near the Zocalo.
On the south end of Acapulco Bay,
you find the high rise hotels
restaurants and beach-side clubs.
and bay of Acapulco, you find the
cruise terminal, the fishing, tour and
SCUBA dive boats, and the
shopping district near the Zocalo.
On the south end of Acapulco Bay,
you find the high rise hotels
restaurants and beach-side clubs.
The acapulco History
Museum at Fort San
Diego displays the
trade goods that
came back from
Asia and the silver
that left New Spain,
as Mexico was then
called.
The kitchen of Fort
San Diego has been
restored and the
chapel refurbished
to give a sense of
the life for the
inhabitants of the fort
during the 16th and
17th century.
Museum at Fort San
Diego displays the
trade goods that
came back from
Asia and the silver
that left New Spain,
as Mexico was then
called.
The kitchen of Fort
San Diego has been
restored and the
chapel refurbished
to give a sense of
the life for the
inhabitants of the fort
during the 16th and
17th century.
Fort San Diego was built to counter the
several types of pirates that preyed on
Spanish shipping near Acapulco.
This was a time when England and Spain
were at war. At times pirates were
commissioned by the warring parties to
attack shipping and confiscate vessels
and armaments.
Sir Francis Drake and William Cavendish
were the most notable of the Pacific
Coast pirates who sailed the waters of
Acapulco.
several types of pirates that preyed on
Spanish shipping near Acapulco.
This was a time when England and Spain
were at war. At times pirates were
commissioned by the warring parties to
attack shipping and confiscate vessels
and armaments.
Sir Francis Drake and William Cavendish
were the most notable of the Pacific
Coast pirates who sailed the waters of
Acapulco.
On an Acapulco Vacation
check with this reliable and
friendly, English and Spanish
speaking cab driver:
Fernando Perez, Tel.
744-115-9345
200 pesos per hour
check with this reliable and
friendly, English and Spanish
speaking cab driver:
Fernando Perez, Tel.
744-115-9345
200 pesos per hour
The Acapulco History Museum
is located in Fort San Diego
overlooking Acapulco Bay.
At the ship terminal find the
fort and museum in the Center
of Acapulco.
is located in Fort San Diego
overlooking Acapulco Bay.
At the ship terminal find the
fort and museum in the Center
of Acapulco.
Acapulco Historic
Tours of Fort San
Diego offers great
views overlooking
the harbor of
Acapulco.
Acapulco's sheltered
harbor was once the
center of New
Spain's trade with
the Philippines and
in turn much of Asia.
Rich cargoes went
both ways for two
hundred years while
Spanish galleons
sailed from Acapulco
to the Philippines and
back.
Tours of Fort San
Diego offers great
views overlooking
the harbor of
Acapulco.
Acapulco's sheltered
harbor was once the
center of New
Spain's trade with
the Philippines and
in turn much of Asia.
Rich cargoes went
both ways for two
hundred years while
Spanish galleons
sailed from Acapulco
to the Philippines and
back.
Acapulco Historic Tours, Fort San Diego
includes a museum and chapel preserved and
rebuilt as it was in the 1600s when Fort San
Diego protected the harbor from pirates.
includes a museum and chapel preserved and
rebuilt as it was in the 1600s when Fort San
Diego protected the harbor from pirates.
Acapulco History Tour, Museum of
Fort San Diego
Fort San Diego
On an Acapulco Vacation a
history Tour of Fort San Diego
will deliver great views of the bay
history Tour of Fort San Diego
will deliver great views of the bay
On an Acapulco vacation visit the museums and art
galleries and take a history tour of Fort San Diego.
In a museum setting, Fort San Diego offers lofty views from
high above Acapulco Bay with a glimpse into New Spain's
Colonial past.
See a list of Museums and Galleries below
galleries and take a history tour of Fort San Diego.
In a museum setting, Fort San Diego offers lofty views from
high above Acapulco Bay with a glimpse into New Spain's
Colonial past.
See a list of Museums and Galleries below
View of Acapulco Bay from Las Brisas
Acapulco's Fort San Diego has been rebuilt
to demonstrate the life in Colonial New Spain
Find Fort San Diego just across from the
ship terminal
to demonstrate the life in Colonial New Spain
Find Fort San Diego just across from the
ship terminal
- Los Flamingos Hotel
of Hollywood nostalgia. Hollywood stars
of the fifties lodged here and left many
mementos in photos.
Acapulco Los Flamingos Hotel, home to
Hollywood stars in the fifties and still
welcoming guests with a spectacular view
Hollywood stars in the fifties and still
welcoming guests with a spectacular view
Acapulco History Museum, Fort San Diego: Colonial New Spain, Great Views of Acapulco Bay
Acapulco Museums and Galleries to Visit During an Acapulco Vacation
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When To Go To Acapulco:
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December through April is high season in Acapulco.
humidity, and 90 degree days.
Year round temperatures average 85f days, 75f nights. Showers could come in any month but will be of short duration.
Hurricane season runs August to December.
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Acapulco makes an ideal beach resort vacation year round.
- High Season
Mexican families and the proximity of Mexico City to Acapulco ( 240 miles ) means that the beach resorts could be
crowded on these two holiday weeks. Mid July into the end of August can also be times of travel for Mexico City
vacationers.
December through April is high season in Acapulco.
- Weather
humidity, and 90 degree days.
Year round temperatures average 85f days, 75f nights. Showers could come in any month but will be of short duration.
Hurricane season runs August to December.
- Spring Break
inclusive packages including performance groups that attract US Spring breakers, usually in late February and all of
March.
- Ideal
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The Acapulco History Museum at Fort San Diego overlooking
Acapulco Bay. At the ship terminal find the fort and museum in
the Center of Acapulco.
Acapulco Bay. At the ship terminal find the fort and museum in
the Center of Acapulco.
