Castles and fortresses in Acapulco de Juárez surroundings

Answer: The historic fort of San Diego of the XVI century, built by Spanish conquistadors to protect against pirates, is included in the mandatory program. The Nuestra Señora de la Soledad Cathedral of the 1930s combines neo-Gothic and Mexican flavor. The waterfront Malecon with bronze statues and mosaics tells about the cultural heritage of Guerrero.

Answer: The colonial architecture of Fort San Diego showcases a Spanish military school with bastions and underground tunnels. Casa de la Culture is dominated by 1940s art deco by architect Juan O'Gorman. The Chapel of Peace on Las Brisas Hill is an example of modernism with stained glass windows by Mathias Göritz.

Answer: Papagayo Park with a botanical garden and a mini-zoo introduces the ecosystem of the Pacific coast. The 1890 Interactive Museum of the Historic Lighthouse offers children’s quests on maritime themes. Condes Beach with a gentle entrance and breakwaters is ideal for swimming with preschoolers.

Answer: The observation deck of the Capella de la Paz at an altitude of 400 meters gives panoramas of the bay and cliffs of La Quebrad. The district of Barra Vieja has preserved the colorful facades of fishing houses of the 1950s in pastel colors. Magic World Gardens with giant cacti and tropical flowers create contrasting backgrounds.

Answer: Local fishermen talk about the spirits of the ancient Olmecs, guarding the rock since the pre-Columbian era. The ritual of divers from a 35-meter height dates back to the rites of the Yop tribe in the XV century. Artist Diego Rivera depicted this place in the paintings of the National Palace as a symbol of courage.

Answer: The ruins of the 1702 El Tajon sugar plantation hide preserved millstones and underground cisterns. The Dolores Olmedo-Pasiao House Museum houses a collection of pre-Columbian artifacts from the Chalcatzingo excavations. The Di Roma Gallery in the old port displays wall paintings by Mexican muralists from the 1960s.