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Acapulco has some of the world’s best beaches. Visitors have dozens of beaches to choose from, covering miles and miles of the Pacific Ocean and Acapulco Bay. Each beach has its own personality. This article introduces you to the main ones.

Acapulco’s long tradition of linking the Orient with Europe through the galleon trade in silk and spices is the focus and theme of the annual “Festival of the Nao.” This autumn event attracts to Acapulco visitors from the Pacific Rim and Spain, to enjoy the culture, cuisine and history of the many countries that participated in the silk and spice trade. This article gives some background on the trade routes themselves, and some details about the Nao Festival.

Acapulco’s nightlife is a lot of flash, noise and fun in the night clubs, dance clubs and bars, especially after midnight. This article tells you where you can find a good party during Acapulco nights and gives some tips on how to make things go smoothly when you’re out on the town.

Acapulco is near Mexico’s main silver-producing region. You will be able to buy high quality Mexican silver in Acapulco, and at reasonable prices. This article describes what to look for, so you can be sure you get what you expected, and some leads on where to find Mexican silver jewelry and gifts in Acapulco.

When you come to Acapulco finding quality folk art and unusual gifts and souvenirs is easy. This article tells you where in Acapulco you can go for this type of shopping. A related article provides general information and tips on souvenir and folk art shopping. A third one discusses Mexican silver.

Acapulco is a really convenient place to buy quality folk art from all over Mexico. You will also have lots of choices for inexpensive little gifts and souvenirs. This article gives general information and tips on shopping for folk art, crafts and souvenirs in Acapulco. A related article deals with where to go to find them. A third covers Mexican silver.

If you come to Acapulco to play golf (or anywhere else in Mexico for that matter), you might be paired up with a local or a Mexican tourist. It may be helpful to understand a few golfing terms in Spanish, and it would be wise to have the facts about some well-known Mexican golf personalities. This article will be of help.

For ecologically-minded tourists, Acapulco provides a great base of operations for exploring the beauty and the wonder of the tropics. This article describes your many ecotourism options when you stay in Acapulco.

In Acapulco the weather is almost always great -- except for when it rains. This article gives details on what Acapulco' weather is really like, and it also provides information on the time zone and elevation.

If you are new to Acapulco, learning your way around is fun. Take any one of the daily boat tours. They make a tour of the shore of the bay and head out into open waters to visit Puerto Marques and La Quebrada. Aboard you will enjoy the music and dancing, swimming if you like, and an open bar.