Our Lady of Solitude Cathedral, Acapulco
#11 in Best Things To Do in Acapulco
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The main Catholic church in Acapulco is located in the center of the city, in front of Plaza Alvarez Square. The cathedral's nontraditional exterior, with an onion-shaped blue dome and Byzantine towers, is eye-catching. Inside, visitors will find a yellow-tiled floor, blue and white walls, religious statues and an image of the Virgin of Solitude.
Past visitors said the church, which dominates the Zocalo, is easy to reach from the cruise ship terminal. History buffs in particular were happy to stumble across a historical attraction in a city with few to speak of.
The church is open daily from 10 am. (except on Mondays, when it opens at 9 a.m.) and is free to visit, but be mindful of worshippers.
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Acapulco's most storied tradition vaults daily from La Quebrada's daunting clifftops in Old Acapulco. The cliff divers are a must-see and are usually well worth the price of booking an organized tour (which often includes hotel or port round-trip transportation). The show involves several professional divers leaping from more than 130-foot cliffs high above the Acapulco landscape. The divers have drawn attention ever since they began diving as a team in 1934.
The shows get started around 1 p.m. each day and divers must time their jumps with the tide so as to land when the water is deepest. Diving also takes place in the late afternoon and – when divers are feeling especially adventurous – in the dark of a summer evening. Many previous travelers reported grabbing a meal and a drink at Hotel Mirador's La Perla Restaurant, which offers spectacular views of the cliffs.
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