The Lazy River at the Mayan Golf where you can float your troubles away.


The death-defying cliff divers are a favourite attraction.


All the beaches in Mexico are public, so vendors ply their trades freely on the ocean side. Cheap plated silver, sunglasses, hats and women’s clothing are for sale along with massages, shaved ices, and horseback and ATV rides. I also saw a self-propelled parachute called, among other things, a powered parachute – who knew? If you are young and looking for fun, Acapulco has quite a reputation for its night life. Tousands of American teens used to descend on the place during spring break, although this traffic is downs. Shopping in Acapulco is indifferent. Te good silver is expensive and even in the “finest” shopping centre,


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Local cats roam in search of a handout.


La Isla, the products are somewhat inferior and the stores poorly stocked. Saved by visitors from Mexico City, the foreign tourist trade is recovering now, with some new developments in the works, including a ma- jor theme park being built not far away by the people who bought the majority shares in Cirque de Soleil. Acapulco has been an important seaport for eons and today is no exception. Te Princess Lines dock here along with several others, feeding the downtown fun spots for the young and adventurous. Acapulco is a wonderful destination for those want- ing a relaxing, good-weather vacation. It is not overly expensive or demanding. Go and enjoy!


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