Fun for the Family

Fort San Diego
This fort turned museum features many antique relics such as beads; shells; baskets; ceramics embroidered silk tapestries, Kimonos, porcelain vases, and a glorious view of the bay. The fort was originally built in 1615, and then rebuilt in 1776 following a massive earthquake. The fort is a classic five-point fortress surrounded by a moat. It was constructed by the Spaniards to protect the port of Acapulco and the lucrative Manila trade link from pirates. The fort has now been converted into a fascinating history and anthropology museum.

Magico Mundo Marino
483-1215
Mágico Mundo Marino, an aquarium, which has indoor and outdoor marine exhibits, as well as pools is a great place for family fun. Located in front of the Caleta beach area it has a swimming pool, two water slides, an aquarium, restaurant, snack bar and a dolphin show.

Rocketa Island
Isla la Roqueta is a 10-minute boat ride from Caleta Beach. The island is located right in front of the Acapulco bay. The area is known as one of the best places to hike and snorkel in Acapulco. The best way to get there is to go to Caleta beach and take a short boat ride there. On the island there is a really nice beach, and a unique zoo with lions, alligators, leopards, giraffes, zebras, aviary exhibit, and a serpentarium.

Cici
Cici is a water park located in the center of the strip. Children and adults alike can spend a great day at this water-based amusement park. Cici has everything from a big wave
pool, some smaller pools, a giant water slide, and seal - dolphin water shows.   It also features a new pool where you can swim with dolphins. Visitors will also find fun in the gentle waterfalls and fountains that surround the park..

Nature Tour of Tres Palos Lagoon
Parque Ecological de Viveristas
462-0302.
Visitors can embark on an exciting adventure where you can take in nature, and see some of the most beautiful sights that Acapulco has to offer. A unique feature of this tour is that you sightsee while driving your own wave runner.

Roller Papayago
A great place for the whole family. If you are looking for a place to lace up your skates, then Roller Papayago is it! It is a an outside roller skating rink in front of the Papayago Park.

Papayago Park
Papayago Park is a very large park featuring a roller rink, acres of trees and plush grass and a nice amusement park. It is noted as one of the best parks in Mexico for Family Fun! The amusement park has quite a few rides that will thrill the kids. This park has plenty of carnival rides, and a beautiful aviary.

Club de Tennis Alfredo
484-7254
If Tennis is your game we recommend the Club de Tennis Alfredo. Tennis lessons are available for adults, teenagers, and children.  Both private and group lessons can be arranged.