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Mexico's rich ancient history, breathtaking natural attributes, and fun-loving, hardworking, welcoming people, make it an especially pleasant vacation spot. It's hard to believe this nation with so much indigenous history and distinct Latin culture is only a short flight away!

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Cici Water Park
This impressive water park complex includes swimming pools, water rides, and dolphin and seal shows. Arrangements can be made (reservations required) to go swimming with the park's dolphins.
Costera M. Alemán & Cristobol Colón; Acapulco; 011-52-744-484-1970; www.cici.com.mx
Tags: family | outdoors | theme park
Fuerte de San Diego
Originally built in 1616, this pentagon-shaped fort is a testament to Acapulco’s Spanish colonial influence. Inside, check out the historical collection in the Museo Histórico de Acapulco.
Calle Hornitos & Calle Morelos; Acapulco; 011-52-744-482-3828; www.fuertedesandiego.inah.gob.mx
Tags: family | culture | history
La Quebrada's cliff divers
Daredevil divers leap off a 115-foot cliff into a narrow cove of water. The spectacle, which has incurred surprisingly few mishaps, evolved from a machismo competition between local fishermen.
Av. López Mateos & Plazoleta La Quebrada; Acapulco; 011-52-744-483-1400
Tags: family | entertainment | editor pick
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Enjoy one of the area’s premier courses, with narrow fairways dotted with coconut palms and water hazards. Reservations are highly recommended.
Fairmont Acapulco Princess Hotel; Playa Revolcadero s/n Col. Granjas del Marques; Acapulco; 011-52-744-469-1000; www.fairmont.com/Acapulco
Tags: golf | family | smart splurge | outdoors
Jardín Botánico
Thirty-five local women started this botanical garden seeking to educate the public on the ecology of the Acapulco area – and the need to protect it.
Loyola University; Av. Heróico Colegio Militar, Fracc. Cumbres de Llano Largo; Acapulco; 011-52-744-446-5252; www.acapulcobotanico.org
Tags: family | new | outdoors
Diego Rivera Mural
Covering the walls outside the home of a long-time friend, Mexican artist Diego Rivera’s large-scale mural here depicts Aztec gods through mosaics.
Inalámbrica #6 on the Cerro de la Pinzona; Acapulco
Tags: international travel | trendy | outdoors
Acapulco Scuba Center
Scuba diving to area reefs and even a shipwreck can be arranged from here, along with lunch and transportation.
Paseo del Pescador 13 and 14; Acapulco; 011-52-744-482-9474; www.acapulcoscuba.com
Tags: family | outdoors | swimming
Golfing
Practice your swing at signature courses like the Palmilla Golf Club, Cabo del Sol Desert, Cabo del Sol Ocean, and Cabo Real. Better yet, have Golf Adventures organize tee time for you.
Golf Adventures; Cabo San Lucas; 800-841-6570; www.golfadventures.com
Tags: golf | family | outdoors
Sportfishing
Bait your hook and set out after 100-pound Marlins. Larger hotels like Solmar Suites have their own fleets, but you can also make arrangements with an outfitter like Cabo Magic Sportfishing.
Cabo Magic Sportfishing; Lazaro Cardenas at the intersection of Matamoros; Cabo San Lucas; 888-475-5337; www.cabomagic.com
Tags: international travel | outdoors | fishing | boating
Whale watching
Cruise the seas looking for whales (you’ll have the most luck spotting them from January to March). A two-hour sunset sail on the 42-foot catamaran Pez Gato includes complimentary margaritas, beer, and sodas.
Pez Gato; Camino Del Cerro, 215 El Pedregal; Cabo San Lucas; 011-52-624-143-3797; www.pezgatocabo.com
Tags: international travel | wildlife | outdoors | boating
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