With weather that's usually sunny, hot and humid, days often revolve around the water. Beach Playa Puerto Marques, just below TorreBlanca, has calm water, great for swimming. Restaurants are lined up along the beach, serving up fresh seafood and tropical drinks at prices usually lower than in the City.

Another popular swimming beach is Icacos, home of the CiCi water park. Caleta and Caletilla, two small beaches with calm waters, are also great for families. Located between the two beaches is an aquarium featuring marine exhibits, restaurants and gift shops.

Water sports (paddle boats, parasailing, water-skiing, surfing, scuba diving and deep-sea fishing) abound in Acapulco. Glass-bottom boats cruise to Fuerte de San Diego, an 18th-century fort built to protect against pirate attacks.

And don't miss the incredibly daring La Quebrada cliff divers, Acapulco's most well-known attraction.

Tired of the sea and sun? Go shopping! Use your bargaining skills and take home treasures from all over Mexico. You'll find unique gift items made by local artists and craftsmen - and lots of silver because of Acapulco's proximity to Taxco, the silver capital of the world.