Ground Handler / Destination Management Company,
Wholesaler / Tour Operator and Retail Travel Agency.
Acuario Tours, since its foundation in 1971, was established to satisfy the needs of tourism, focusing specially on service and customer satisfaction. Acuario Tours is a Tour Operator/Ground handling company with full service capabilities ranging from passenger reception, registration, transfer and departure services, luggage handling, destination management, local representation, hotel contracting, tours, excursions and other support services.
We have been in the tourism market for 36 years and 14 years in the cruise industry, constantly growing and redesigning ourselves.
Our company has undergone intensive training, to be able to reach our receptive agency level of international quality. After receiving the most modern training, which has been reflected in our collaborators and our market share, it has brought around the results of confidence in all of our services, always with professionalism and discretion.
RECOMMENDED PLACES:
PALMA SOLA ARCHEOLOGICAL ZONE
Taking the name of the neighborhood closest to it, Palma Sola archaeological site juts up a mountainside northeast of the historic center of the city. The relatively new archeological zone features 2,000-year-old petroglyphs carved in stone by the Yopes, Acapulco's earliest known inhabitants. Stone steps with scattered plazas for viewing the art are set along a path through the national forest. A cave used as a ceremonial center is atop the mountain is more than 1,000 feet above sea level and is adorned with petroglyphs and is a highlight of any visit. A visitor center is on the grounds, and, on occasion, guides are available.
Address:
Hours: Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone: 744/482-3828 for information
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CASA DE LA CULTURA
Museum/Gallery,
Av. Costera Miguel Alemán
This cultural complex includes a small archaeological museum, first-class regional and Mexican handicrafts for sale, and the Ixcateopan art gallery.
Cost: Free.
Hours: Weekdays 9-2 and 5-8, Sat. 9-2.
Phone: 744/484-4004
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CASA DE MASCARAS
Calle Hornitos y Morelos s/n., a half block from Fuerte de San Diego
A private home has been turned into a gallery for a stunning collection of 550 handmade ceremonial masks, most from the state of Guerrero. Some are representative of those still used in such traditional ritualistic dances as "Moors and Christians" and "Battle of the Tigers."
Cost: Free (donation suggested).
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10-6.
Phone: 744/486-5577
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El FUERTE DE SAN DIEGO
Acapulco's fort San Diego was built in 1616 to protect the city's lucrative harbor and wealthy citizens from pirate attacks. Although it was badly damaged by an earthquake in 1776, it was entirely restored by the end of that century. Today the fort houses the excellent Museo Historico de Acapulco (Acapulco History Museum). Bilingual videos and text explain exhibits tracing the city's history from the first pre-Hispanic settlements 3,000 years ago through the exploits of pirates like Sir Francis Drake, the era of the missionaries, and up to Mexico's independence from Spain in 1821. There are also displays of precious silks, Talavera tiles, hand-tooled wooden furniture, and delicate porcelain china. A good multimedia show in Spanish on the history of Acapulco is staged outside the museum grounds on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8 PM for $10 per person. The show will be present in bilingual form if 15 or more English-speakers are present and request it ahead of time. A visit to the fort is an excellent way to learn about the history of Acapulco.
Address: Calle Hornitos and Calle Morelos (along Costera Miguel Aleman across the street from the cruise ship terminal)
Hours: Tuesday through Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 pm.; Saturday. 10 a.m. to 5 pm. and 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (call to verify this); Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Monday.
Cost:MX$35 (approx.)
Telephone: 744/482-3828 and 482-1114
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PARQUE PAPAGAYO
Named for the hotel that formerly occupied the grounds, this park is on 52 acres of prime Costera real estate, just after the underpass that begins at Playa Hornos. It has an aviary as well as a jogging path, exercise classes, a library, a roller-skating rink, a racetrack with mite-size race cars, a space-shuttle replica, bumper boats in a lagoon, and other rides for children. This is a good place to find some street food and a shady bench, and do some people-watching.
Address: Av. Costera Miguel Alemán
Cost:: No entrance fee; rides $1 each; $5 ride packages available.
Hours: Park: daily 5-8. Rides section: nightly 4-11.
Phone: 744/485-9623
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CHAPEL OF PEACE
This chapel was constructed with the purpose of crowning the heights of Acapulco with a spiritual contrast to the view and in everybody's grasp. Built by the architect Gabriel Chavez de la Mora, it has become one of the symbols of modern Acapulco and characterized by an enormous cross that can be seen from all over Acapulco. This site is ecumenical so that everyone, of whatever religion, can celebrate their faith in God in this magnificent place.
Address: Calle de Vientos Cardinales s/n, Club Residencial Las Brisas Acapulco
Telephone: 744/446-54-58
Fax: 744/481-0429
Email: capillap@prodigy.com.mx
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DOLORES OLMEDO HOUSE
This house belonged to Mrs. Dolores Olmedo, a great patron of the arts and culture in Mexico. During 1956-57 Diego Rivera lived in the house while recuperating from illness. On the outside of this house is a very nice 60-foot long mural by Rivera. The mural is covered in brightly colored mosaics, stones and seashells depicting Quetzalcóatl and Tláloc. It’s considered one of the most important cultural works in the city.
Address: Inalámbrica 6, Cerro de la Pinzona, Colonia Centro (Camino de la Pinzona turns into La Inalámbrica).
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HISTORICAL NAVAL MUSEUM OF ACAPULCO
Av. Costera Miguel Alemán 125, inside Plaza Bahía Shopping mall
The museum exhibits naval models, plans of both ancient and modern ships, and ancient graphics of the port of Acapulco. The museum also carries out cultures events related with the maritime theme.
Telephone: (744) 4 63 29 84
Fax: (744) 485 86 12
Web site:
http://www.museonavalaca.org
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ORQUESTA FILARMÓNICA DE ACAPULCO
Costera Miguel Alemán No. 4455, interior del Centro Internacional Acapulco
The Acapulco Philharmonic Orchestra has 65 professional musicians and annually perform 90 concerts, both in Guerrero and in the rest of the country. In 1998, they received the Civil Prize "Domingo Soler" and then the medal of Scenic Merit, the highest award offered by this state.
SPAS:
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SPA WILLOW STREAM
Inside The Fairmont Acapulco Princess Hotel, Revolcadero Beach s/n, Fracc. Granjas del Marqués
Relax in Willow Stream, our new spa that has 1,300 square meters dedicated to the care of the body and energy. A space focused on the strength of the curative powers generated by the energy of its environment. 17 treatment rooms with modern and specialized treatments and therapies. Treatments are offered for both men and women. Luxurious and exclusive facilities, beauty shop, fitness center, 6 massage rooms, 6 rooms for facials, steam rooms, jacuzzi and a Japanese hidromassage tub, along with wet rooms with hidrotherapy tub.
Telephone: (744) 469-1000
Website:
http://www.willowstream.com
SPA MIGUETT
Camino Real Acapulco Diamante, Carretera Escénica km. 14, Baja Catita s/n, Fracc. Pichilingue
A part of the Charm of the Camino Real Acapulco is the opportunity to full enjoy Acapulco´s most complete Spa: Spa Miguett they offer special body treatments (masajes, exfoliations, body wraps), hidrotherapy, facial treatments and beauty parlor. are open from 8:00am until 8:00 p.m. They also offer a gym in same schedule. The team of romanian therapist with many years of Spa experience and Mexican therapist enabled an Instituto de Ciencias Esteticas y Cosmiatria Spa it is directed of physiotherapist Dumitru Raiescu and they work at a high professional level.
Telephone: 744) 4351039
Fax: (744) 4351020
DISEÑO FACIAL SPA
Inside Quinta Real Hotel, Paseo de la Quinta No. 6, Real Diamante
Within a space of rest and spiritual fulfillment, the Hotel Quinta Real offers a new concept where body treatments and facials comply with the purpose of revitalizing the human spirit. A magnificent Spa, with all the attention and innovative techniques that offer the most surprising secrets to obtain and remain in equilibrium with nature. Some of the services of the Spa are hidrating treatments, holistic massages, Shiat-Su massages, Reik massages, herbal wraps, anti-stress treatments, hidromassage tub with herbs, body analysis, salt glow Richy, reductive massages, hidration with MWS, facials, deep cleaning, eye and flash treatments.
Telephone: (744) 469-1500 y 469-1540
Fax: (744) 469-1516
ALORY SPA
Inside Hyatt Regency Acapulco Hotel, Av. Costera Miguel Alemán No. 1
In Alory Spa, professional personnel await you with relaxing treatments, disintoxicants, facials, which will transport you to a new world of energy and beauty. It offers modern facilities offering 6 massage rooms, facials, exfoliation treatments and wraps, sauna, steam, pressure shower and Jacuzzi. Among the services we offer you can find: treatments for sunbathing, mini facial, wraps.
Telephone: (744) 469-1234
Fax: (744) 484-3087
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RESTAURANTS:
El Olvido Restaurant
An innovating concept of entertainment is born, with a spectacular view of the bay, surrounded by hundreds of lights, where you will find beautiful people, important personalities and artists as well as numerous tourists visiting us from around the world.
El OLVIDO Restaurant is the perfect place for close, intimate friends to gather and enjoy long evenings,where they will enjoy unforgettable moments. People from all over the world come to experience the magic this incredible place offers.
RESERVACIONES E INFORMES:
Nextel (744) 110 2909 ID 62*242782*3
Tels. (744) 481 0203 / 481 0214 / 481 0240 / 481 0256 / 481 0811
Website:
http://www.elolvido.com.mx/
elolvido@elolvido.com.mx
Plaza Marbella - Costera Miguel Alemán S/N - Acapulco, México.
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EL SIROCCO Restaurant
Sea Food- must try the Paellas
+52 744 4852386/4859490
sirocco@prodigy.net.mx
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PIPO´S Restaurant
Sea Food- also a legendary tradittion in Acapulco
centro +52 744 4822237
costera +52 744 4840165
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ACAPULCO AIR SHOW
Acapulco Air Show is Mexico's free entry international air event, conceived for the world's air shows fans, where extreme aerobatics are going to take place performed by civil and military professional pilots, using the nature's perfect scenery of Acapulco's bay.
This spectacular event usually last three days, as the result of the effort and courage of a very special mexican couple, Captain Alejandro Parra and Nancy R. de Parra, parents and promoters of this big dream, that will place Acapulco as the top aeronautical center of Latin America.
