Acapulco became and stayed popular because of the gorgeous beaches on the Pacific Ocean and along lagoons and inlets. While destinations like Cancun are more popular now, Acapulco is still a fun, relaxed place to visit (and a little less crowded since many tourists are going elsewhere). The city has a major port for both cruises and shipping. Although many tourists in Acapulco today are Mexican, there is an influx of foreigners when there is a cruise ship at dock.

In the 1950s, Acapulco was one of the most popular destinations in Mexico and favored by American celebrities like Frank Sinatra. The city has long provided plenty of entertainment for visitors day and night. Many travelers (especially students) go to Acapulco for the nightlife, but there is plenty to do during the day as well. For example, the La Quebrada Cliff Divers put on an afternoon show as they have done since 1934. While the divers are different, the spectacle remains unchanged as the divers jump from high cliffs toward the water through a narrow gorge.

Couples can easily enjoy the nightlife of Acapulco having a few drinks, dancing close and slow, and relaxing in beachside lounges. But if nightlife isn’t your style, Acapulco is still a great destination for two.

Many restaurants along the bay offer dazzling views all day long (especially at sunset) while serving elegant food by candlelight. If you and yours prefer something more casual, skip the white tablecloths, look for a little Mexican restaurant downtown, and enjoy the beach with a walk afterward.

Since the town is famous for its beaches, it is very easy to spend your entire vacation splayed out on a towel chatting, sipping a drink, and getting a tan with your significant other.

Or consider getting out on the water. Hold hands as you cruise through the bay on a charter boat or get the blood flowing by challenging each other to learn how to SCUBA dive.

Acapulco nightlife has been a major draw to the city for decades. As with many beach destinations, it’s easy to start with a few early drinks near the shore and then party all night. Most clubs don’t even open until eleven o’clock or later. There are many beachside bars and clubs, which are usually open well into the night or even the early hours of the morning. Hotel cocktail lounges often offer live music as well.

Since the clubs open so late, then a nine o’clock or later dinner is a good way to kick off an evening. Old Acapulco offers a selection of inexpensive restaurants serving local specialties. On Thursdays, it is traditional to enjoy pozole, a soup of broth, hominy, sliced vegetables, and pork; many restaurants offer this filling soup.

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