Top Acapulco Outdoor Activities

Snorkel and swim in the shimmering waters of the Pacific Ocean on a half-day snorkeling tour from Acapulco. Cruise to the idyllic La Roqueta Island, stopping along the way to snorkel in spectacular spots among marvelous marine life and colorful coral reefs. Sink your toes into the silken sands of the beach and purchase local specialties in authentic eateries upon the island.

Snorkel in the protected waters around Roqueta Island on a half-day tour from Acapulco. The warm waters of Acapulco Bay are home to colorful tropical fish and other marine life. Board a boat and cruise along the coastline, stopping to snorkel at secluded coves with a local guide. Your tour includes snorkeling gear and hotel pickup and drop-off (if selected). Plus, digital underwater cameras are available to rent.

Easily combine several activities in Acapulco in this single tour, with all details arranged in advance. Saddle up to ride down the sandy beach; expert guidance and supervision means both experts and novices will enjoy the ride. Participate in a baby turtle release program and visit the Chapel of Peace, the highest observation point in the bay. Arranging all of these activities individually would be difficult, but this tour takes care of the logistics so you can just focus on the experience.

Take the plunge with this scuba lesson for beginners. Explore the crystalline waters surrounding Roqueta Island, off Acapulco’s coast, while diving with an experienced instructor. Enjoy snacks and drinks—a vegetarian option is available—and upgrade to an extended experience with a second dive. Hotel pickup and drop off are included.

Leave your Hotel or Cruise at 9:00 am, your guide will be holding a sign "with your name" at the meeting place . As soon as you get to the lagoon, located about the 50 minutes from the departure point, we will start a wonderful horseback riding activity for an hour on a delightful away from it all beach. No experience necessary. These are very tame horses that have been rescued from pulling carriages on the main avenue. After a while when you get back we will start our tour (always in company of your tour guide) by the lagoon admiring flora & fauna. We you come back we will proceed to a light genuine, authentic Mexican Cuisine Cooking class (optional), you will eat what you will be though to cook, no experience necessary. Afterwards we will head to a Crocodile farm where you will learn all there is to know about this exotic prehistoric animals. Some time after we will head back to the place where we started the tour Kindly contact locals supplier for logistic purposes,

When in Acapulco, watching the cliff divers is an absolute must-see. Observe the daring divers at the most magical time of day during an evening experience of La Quebrada Cliff Divers in Acapulco. As well convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, your tour includes a table that boasts a great view of the divers and two drinks, including wine, beer, and cocktails.

Enjoy a smooth and stress-free vacation from the moment you touch down in Acapulco with a round-trip airport transfer. Sail past enormous taxi lines and crowded bus terminals as you travel directly to your hotel from Acapulco International Airport. When your time in Mexico comes to an end, your return journey to the airport will be equally efficient with direct transportation to your departure flight.

When your cruise ship docks on Acapulco's port, embark on a tour that allows you to sightsee in addition to participating in a baby turtle release ceremony. The sightseeing tour hits all the Acapulco highlights, including La Quebrada, Diego Rivera's mural, and the Chapel of Peace. These two activities would be challenging to organize on your own with a short time in port; this tour combines them and arranges all the details in advance.

Treat yourself to a romantic dinner and watch the famous cliff divers of Acapulco at La Perla. Located in the historic El Mirador hotel—and overlooking the Pacific Ocean—La Perla will serve up a 3-course dinner while the cliff divers plunge into the water below. Hotel/cruise ship pickup, guided tour, and two glasses of wine or cocktails included.

Get to know Acapulco's highlights on this comprehensive city tour. With your guide's commentary to shed light on the daily life of local residents, as well as the history and future of this bustling city, visit the landmarks that make up the city's heart. Stops include the Cliff Divers, the Chapel of Peace, the Vallarino Turtle Camp, and others. Round-trip hotel transportation included.

Explore Acapulco with a guide on a full-day tour that includes a diving show. Ride in an air-conditioned van to landmarks including the Fort of San Diego, the Exekatlikalli House (House of Winds), the historic Los Flamingos hotel, and Our Lady of the Solitude Cathedral in the Zocalo (main square). You'll also watch the cliff divers splashing into the ocean and have time for souvenir shopping before returning to your hotel. Includes entrance fees, transportation, guide, drinks, and hotel pick-up and drop-off.

Watch Acapulco's most talented performers take high diving to a new level on with this cliff diving show in Acapulco, one of the area's premier attractions. Go with a guide to find the best viewpoints and learn about the history of the extreme sport, and even get a chance to meet the performers for a photo op after the show.

Discover top tourist spots, plus see the cliff divers, during this guided tour of Acapulco. First, stop at the Chapel of Peace, which offers sea views, and the Trouyet Cross. Throughout the tour, learn about the country’s history, geography, economics, and politics. After watching the cliff divers show, visit at the mural of artist Diego Rivera to snap some photos.

Combine a sunset Acapulco Bay cruise with dancing, tropical music, and an open bar with a fun tour. Set sail from Principal Dock in the late afternoon aboard the Acarey three-deck catamaran yacht to see the sunset over Acapulco Bay. Before seeing the sun sink below the horizon, you'll also have the chance to see the coastline's impressive mansions and watch amateur cliff divers at La Quebrada.

Perfect for nature-lovers, this private lagoon ride takes you into the heart of a scenic bird sanctuary. Glide through mango tunnels, coconut plantations, and a hanging garden of wildflowers. The boat cruise is not only a relaxing way to travel, it also guarantees the best views. Keep an eye out for pelicans, storks, and herons. You’ll end the tour with a savory lunch, with free time to explore on foot.

Head to Isla la Roqueta (Roqueta Island) on a 2-tank dive from Acapulco. You'll have the chance to see eagle rays, puffer fish, seahorses, and other Pacific marine life. This is for certified divers only.

There’s not better way to enjoy the beauty of Acapulco’s bay than on a yacht, cruising the Pacific Ocean with a fruity cocktail in hand. On this 2.5-hour sunset or moonlight cruise, you’ll enjoy the luxury of an open bar and listen to live music as you sail beneath the colorful or star-studded night sky. Choose between a 4:30pm and 10:30pm departure time and capture views of La Roqueta Island and Acapulco’s striking coastline.

Visit Acapulco’s Coyuca Lagoon and witch doctor market on a family-friendly guided tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel with your guide and small group to the market to learn about its traditional medicinal supplies. Enjoy a boat cruise on the scenic Coyuca Lagoon, eat a lunch of fresh seafood and other typical Mexican dishes, and release endangered turtle babies into the Pacific—all on this affordable full-day outing.

Ride a horse along stretches of unspoiled beaches outside Acapulco, then help release baby turtles into the ocean on this half-day tour. Get matched up with a rehabilitated rescue horse and follow your guide on a ride to some remote areas, far from Acapulco's more developed areas. At the Vallarino Turtle Camp, help release baby turtles into the ocean. The horseback riding tour is suitable for all levels of experience.

Enjoy the warm waters of Acapulco Bay on a half-day tour that includes paddleboarding and snorkeling from a sandy beach. This tour is suitable for all levels of experience, and your guide provides instruction and use of all equipment. After enjoying the water sports, have a lunch of Mexican fare before your guide returns you to your hotel.

Imagine padding off the coast of Acapulco followed by a laid-back lunch on the beach. Or stop imagining it and book this tour! Fully trained guides will give you a quick lesson in kayaking before you head out on the peaceful waters along Caleta (a pretty part of Old Acapulco) and around Roqueta Island. Then relax on the beach with a yummy lunch before heading back.

Trek around Roqueta Island, located 30 minutes from Acapulco, on this guided hiking tour. Learn about the wildlife and plant life from your local native guide during your leisurely walk. Stop at different sightseeing points along the way, as well as Palmitas Beach. Plus, catch expansive views of Acapulco Bay through the hike.

Enjoy the thrill of scuba diving without being certified. This half-day Acapulco course is perfect for beginners who want to experience what it's like to be completely immersed in the sea. A certified PADI or NAUI instructor will teach you the basics before you set out to explore nearby shallow waters, swimming alongside schools of tropical fish and discovering incredible coral formations as you go.

Explore one of Acapulco's most stunning natural settings with a leisurely cruise along Coyuca Lagoon. Known for its lush vegetation and calm waters, the freshwater lagoon also attracts hundreds of bird such as herons, storks, and pelicans. Enjoy a buffet lunch as you sail past mangroves and flowering hyacinths. Coyuca had also been a favorite Hollywood filming location, doubling for jungle settings in Tarzan movies and Rambo II.