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| The 24 Hour Paradise
Ideal weather, impressive beaches, sensational nightlife...
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Acapulco. Completely rejuvenated in the early 1990's,
Acapulco has exactly what sun worshippers and party
goers are looking for. Acapulco's beaches are among
the most scenic in the world. Visit La Quebrada to witness
the divers' dangerous 136 foot plunge into a tide-filled
cove. Or stroll along the Costera Miguel Aleman, Acapulco's
main strip, past a wide variety of shops, restaurants,
boutiques and discotheques. Almost guaranteed sunshine
beckons travelers to Acapulco's sprawling shores, where
watersports abound, romance flourishes and the party
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 Acapulco
Hotels
5 ways to enjoy the Acapulco
- Baby’O is where the locals head to dance the night away, and
those in the know have their hotel cocierge reserve a table in advance.
- Improve you’re an the 36 holes of golf shared be The Fairmont
Acapulco Princess and the Fairmont Pierre Marques.
- Have dinner at Bailal, Acapulco’s hottest restaurant, overlooking
the bay and themed with undersea video and historic images of the
destination.
- Watch the show at La Quebrada, where the cliff divers jump from
over 75 feet, performing fdaily since 1934.
- Visit the historic San Diego Fort, originally built in 1616 and
perched on a wall overlooking the harbor.
Documents Needed for Travel
United States passport holders must have a valid passport,
or other proof of citizenship, such as an original birth certificate
and official photo ID (driver's license is acceptable), plus marriage
certificate if your name has changed. A visa is not required for stays
of up to 180 days, if holding a Tourist Card/FMT form issued free of
charge by airlines.
Language
Spanish is the official language. Some English is spoken
in tourist regions.
Time Zone
Mexico spans four different time zones: GMT -6, -7 and
-8 with daylight saving, and GMT -7 all year round in the state of Sonora.
Beaches
Caleta Beach: Once the most popular
beach in Acapulco, Caleta beach is located in the "old" part
of the city. For swimming it is still one of the best in Acapulco, and
so it is popular for families with kids. You will be approached by a
steady flow of vendors, so do not expect to get much peace and quiet
here.
Icacos Beach: Located in front of La Palapa Hotel,
Playa Icacos is a favorite beach for vacationers and spring breakers.
Parasailing and waverunners are readily available at both Icacos and
Condesa Beach.
Condesa Beach: Located in the center of Acapulco Bay,
Condesa beach is another popular beach for tourists and locals. Consequently,
it is also a favorite spot for a variety of vendors who will be bothering
you every 5 minutes. Icacos (above) is better.
Puerto Marques: I like this beach, which is also the
favorite of many Mexican tourists. Puerto Marques is located along the
route to the airport and is 15-20 minute trip by bus from the main strip.
The waves are usually fairly calm here. It's a good beach for taking
pictures.
Revolcadero Beach: Located by the Princess Hotel near
the airport, Playa Revolcadero is a beautiful and relatively private
beach. Unless you are staying at Princess, it's a fairly long trip by
bus. But if you want to relax at a more exclusive beach, this is your
best bet. Eat at the cabanas for lunch.
Climate
Acapulco enjoys stable tropical conditions all year long.
Temperatures only vary during the months of the year by 5-7 degrees,
with the average temperature being in the high 80’s.
What to Wear
Moderately casual clothing is acceptable. It is illegal
to wear swimwear on the streets. Some restaurants require jacket for
men, and like dress for women.
Currency and Credit Cards
Mexican currency is the New Peso (P) divided into 100
centavos. Credit cards are widely accepted, particularly Visa, MasterCard
and American Express. Travellers cheques are generally accepted, and
are best taken in US Dollars. ATMs are available in most cities and
towns and are the most convenient way to get money, but for safety reasons
they should only be used during business hours. Although most businesses
will accept foreign currency it is best to use pesos. Foreign currency
can be exchanged at one of many casas de cambio (exchange houses), which
have longer hours and offer a quicker service than the banks.
Electricity
130 volts, 60Hz. Two-pin flat blade attachment plugs
are standard.
Marriage Requirements
- Passports or birth certificates and photo IDs.
- All the documents must be translated into spanish, The documents
will be kept, so don't bring originals.
- A blood test for RPR, and HIV and Thorax (chest) X-rays are required
in Mexico. It is recommended that these tests be done in Mexico 2
days prior to your wedding.
- Previous Marriages:
If you have been divorced, you need to wait a year before applying
for a marriage license. You will also need a certified copy of your
divorce decree or certified copy of death certificate of deceased
spouse.
- Witnesses:
You need two witnesses over the age of 18. Your witnesses also need
to provide identification.
- Miscellaneous:
Weddings are not performed on Sundays in some of the areas.
- Under 18:
Parental consent is required if either applicant is under 18.
- Fees:
Approximately $200 (US Funds.)
- Proxy Marriages:
Yes.
- Same Sex Marriages:
No.
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