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On Acapulco Bay, water sports reign supreme with every possible combination available. Diving, snorkeling, parasailing, water skiing, boating, sportfishing and more can be found here.
The Acapulco Bay region has many different beaches to choose from. The most popular swimming beaches for locals are Playas Caleta and Caletilla at the entrance to the bay. Another swimmer's favorite is Playa Puerto Marqués in the Puerto Marqués Bay, where clean, calm waters are perfect for snorkeling, jet skiing and other water sports.
Snorkeling gear can be rented almost everywhere, and Divers de México and the Acapulco Scuba Center both provide scuba equipment and guided trips. There's water skiing at Playas Caletilla and Puerto Marqués. Parasailing and jet skiing are offered everywhere, and now there's even skydiving for beginners available through a company called Skydive Acapulco.
Another popular family activity is swimming with the dolphins. CiCi Acapulco Magico is a huge water amusement park with a wave pool, tons of water slides and a well-known "swim with the dolphins" program. The Papagayo Park is a fun family activity center adjoining Playas Hornos and Hornitos. You can rent boats and roller skates during the day, and at night there are inexpensive carnival rides for the kids.
One of the most popular Acapulco pastimes is deep sea fishing, for which the waters around the bay are legendary. If you're lucky, you can come back with black or blue marlin, sailfish, mahi-mahi, yellow fin tuna and even several species of shark. Trips cost between $200 and $300 for six hours -- and you'll need all six hours on the water since a good-sized marlin can fight for five hours or more.
Acapulco Scuba Center
Address: Paseo del Pescador 13 y 14 Col. Centro, Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico 39300
Phone: 52-744-482-9474
Offering scuba diving and sportfishing, Acapulco Scuba Center is the result of 12 years of dedication and effort by Jose Vazquez and his crew. A biochemistry rngineer with more than 20 years of diving experience, Vazquez has dedicated his life to diving education.
Blue Water Sport Fishing
Address: Pinzona #163 Centro Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
Phone: 52-744-428-2279
Blue Water Sport Fishing is owned and operated by Jesús (Chuy) Osorio. Osorio has more than 30 years of experience and a stunning record in local fishing competitions. His fishing techniques and willingness to try new things will help you catch the big one when everyone else is going home empty-handed.
Club de Yates de Acapulco
Address: Gran Vía Tropical y Tambuco S/N, Fracc. Las Playas, Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico 39390
Phone: 52 -744-844-596
For first-class yacht charters and sportfishing trips, Club de Yates de Acapulco is the place to check out. Rent or just gawk at some of the ships belonging to celebrities and famous tycoons. The rental price includes a full crew, so don't worry if you don't know a thing about seafaring. Another plus, the club's extensive facilities include a restaurant, swimming pools, laundry service, tennis court and gardens.
Fantasy Sportfishing
Address: Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
Phone: 52-744-483-8543
Fantasy Sportfishing has been fishing the waters of Acapulco for more than 40 years. Not only are you guaranteed a catch, but also all types of boats are available and the crew has bilingual guides for bay fishing. They also offer sunset cruises and tours.
Fish-R-Us
Address: Ave. Costera Miguel Aleman #100, Fracc. Las Playas, Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico 39390
Phone: 52-744-482-8282 or 52-744-487-8787
Be prepared to catch sailfish, marlin, tuna, dorado, rooster fish and more. Fish-R-Us has been fishing around Acapulco for more than 40 years. The staff know the best fishing grounds in the area and are bilingual. Fish-R-Us believes in the catch-and-release program for sailfish and marlin. For avid fishermen and novices alike, deep sea fishing with Fish-R-Us is a memorable experience.
Acapulco boasts several water attractions that offer hours of entertainment and fun in the sun. In addition, to a giant municipal park, there are two popular aquatic themed parks packed with thrills and chills.
CiCi Acapulco Magico
Address: Ave. Costera Miguel Aleman S/N, Fracc. Costa Azul, Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico 39850
Phone: 52-744-484-1970
Located in the Hotel Zone, this huge water park offers fun for the whole family. Dolphins are its main attraction. In addition to performing in a crowd-pleasing show, the dolphins are part of a swimming program. Visitors can get up close to them in a special pool, as well as touch and play with them. CiCi Acapulco Magico is also known for its water attractions. There are slides with toboggans, a tidal wave pool and rides like the Tornado, which spins visitors around dizzyingly before dumping them into a two-meter-deep pool. The Sky Coaster, water tubes and kids’ park are also great experiences.
El Castillo de Los Moyis
Address: Pie de la Cuesta Km. 12, Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico 39460
Phone: 52-744-440-5197
This water park is located on an open stretch of beach along the Pacific Ocean. A family attraction, it boasts a tropical atmosphere. There’s a wading pool and larger pool with slides. A special play area is designated for small children. Visitors can also take part in various beach sports, enjoy a video arcade and eat at a buffet.
Magico Mundo Marina
Address: Ave. Costera Miguel Alemán, Islote Caleta y Caletilla, Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico 39390
Phone: 52-744-483-1215
Located on Caleta Beach, this water attraction is a combination of an aquarium and beach resort. It features an exhibition of exotic fish and a seal show. Visitors can even watch as piranha, crocodiles and sea turtles are being fed. There’s a large pool with toboggans and several shallow pools. Kids will enjoy playing video games, while adults relax at the poolside bar or panoramic terrace.
Papagayo Park
Address: Ave. Costera Miguel Alemán y Manuel Gomez Morin No. 1 Fracc. Homos Insurgentes, Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
Phone: 52-744-485-6837
Located on Hornos Beach, this natural protected area is also a popular municipal park. It covers more than 200,000 square meters. There are activities for the entire family here. Along with a small lagoon and pool for swimming, kids can play on replicas of a Spanish galleon and spaceship. There are manmade lakes for adults, complete with rowing and pedal boats. Other activities include roller skating, video games, carnival rides, go-karts, a skateboard area, marine exhibits and rides on a scenic train.
Acapulco Scuba Center
Address: Paseo del Pescador 13 y 14 Col. Centro, Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico 39300
Phone: 52-744-482-9474
Acapulco Scuba Center is the result of 12 years of dedication and effort by Jose Vazquez and his crew. A biochemistry engineer with more than 20 years of diving experience, Vazquez has dedicated his life to diving education.
Scuba Diving Acapulco
Address: Acapulco, Guerro, Mexico
Phone: 52-744-124-7236
Scuba Diving Acapulco is a group of scuba lovers who decided to start a diving school in Acapulco with the intention of providing the best experience possible. You’ll have a lot of fun in a controlled and safe environment. All of the instructors are either NAUI- or PADI-certified.
Swiss Divers Association
Address: Cerro San Martín No. 325 Int. Hotel Caleta, Fracc. Las Playas, Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico 39390
Phone: 52-744-482-1357
Located in “Old Acapulco,” Swiss Divers Association has earned its reputation as Acapulco's top dive center by providing safe, well-maintained equipment, the best dive boats in the city and exceptional guide services. SDA also offers kayaking tours. Explore and paddle in the beauty around Isla de la Roqueta, a little island in front of the famous Playa Caleta. The tour takes about three hours and includes a meal on the beach. Every day SDA has boats going out in the morning and the afternoon for two dives. Dives vary and include shallow dives, deep dives, wrecks, channels and labyrinth dives around Isla de la Roqueta, Quebrada and Acapulco Bay.
The Fishing Factory and Divers De Mexico
Address: Costera Miguel Alemán 100, Las Playas, Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico 39390
Phone: 52-744-482-1398
The Fishing Factory and Divers De Mexico have more than 40 years of experience in deep sea fishing and scuba diving. Cristina Spivis has brought her fishing and diving operation to the forefront of the city’s prime recreational pastimes.