Located on a hillside 1,200 feet above sea level, this contemporary chapel is recognized by its 130-foot cross.

This 18th-century Spanish fortress turned museum is occasionally the site for festive gatherings.

Take a glass-bottom boat and explore this small island, which has nice beaches, restaurants and a zoo.

One of the most famous in Acapulco, this beach has loads of water activities and restaurants, and is particularly gay-friendly.

Neighborhood overlooking the "C" shaped bay in original Acapulco.

This local history museum is located in Acapulco's famed Fort of San Diego.

A traditional Mexican town square.

This cultural center features everything from art exhibits and literary readings to musical or dramatic performances.

Old pirate ship and historic site.

This underwater monument to the Virgin of Guadaloupe can be viewed by glass-bottom boat.

Located in an old section of the city, this church displays byzantine-influenced architecture.

This arts center houses rotating art exhibits and offers workshops in music, painting and the like.

Created in 1956 and located on the side of a house, this mural is one of the city's most important cultural artifacts.

This convention center spans 34 acres and boasts pre-Columbian architectural touches.

Section of Acapulco that remains relatively untapped by tourism.