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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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