Perfectly situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Sierra de la Madres Mountains, Acapulco offers an abundance of ecological wonders.  Whether touring the destination’s lagoons, jungles, islands or estuaries or traversing the shores of the Acapulco Bay, the destination’s 360 days of sunshine and distinctive ecosystems afford visitors an ideal backdrop for eco-adventure.   
   
Coyuca Lagoon is a natural fresh water sanctuary where exotic wildlife coexists among the jungle-shrouded canals. Exclusive boat tours to the Coyuca Lagoon are an ideal way to experience the nature of Acapulco.  Begin your tour admiring the coconut and palm groves as well as the delicate water hyacinths floating along the shores.  Have lunch at Isla de los Pajaros, a bird sanctuary that is home to black and white herons, pelicans, marabus, storks and more.  Finish your tour with recreational activities including, waterskiing and fishing or relax and indulge in a natural mud bath.  Coyuca Lagoon tours can be arranged through your hotel concierge.

Located on the Papagayo River, Bravo Town is an ecological adventure park brimming with exhilarating adventures.  The park offers unique activities including rafting tours down the Papagayo river rapids, kayaking, rock climbing, bungee jumping and hiking tours. 
   
The Botanical Garden located in the southern Sierra de la Madre Mountains, on approximately 6 acres of tropical jungle housing two creeks, native plants and a collection of palms and cycads, desert plants, hardwoods as well as flowering and fruit trees, shrubs, heliconias and gingers, bromeliads, aeroids, ferns and vines among others. The fauna is varied and composed of different types of species such as birds including parrot, fisher eagle, penelope pheasants, reptiles such as iguanas, lizards and snakes and a few mammals such as possums and raccoons.
 
Side trips to further explore the state of Guerrero are very popular in Acapulco. Just 50 minutes from Acapulco is Tehuacalco, a recently discovered archeological zone that includes the remains of a ball court, residential space and holy temple. With the support of the government of the state of Guerrero and the Secretary of Tourism, Tehuacalco will open in late 2008 for visitors to explore. 

Cacahuamilpa Caves, approximately three hours from Acapulco, is a striking natural wonder encompassing a one-mile pathway that winds through twenty century-old caves.  The caves, illuminated by a state-of-the-art lighting system, features one of Mother Nature’s greatest works, profoundly chiseled stalactites and stalagmites. 

Experience extreme thrills with water sports while taking in the magnificent setting of Acapulco Bay, where sports enthusiasts can scuba dive to reefs and shipwrecks; go deep-sea fishing for marlin or sail fish; waterski or parasail.

A magical combination of incredible beauty and hypnotic charm, Acapulco is Mexico's largest and most dazzling seaside resort attracting over 5 million visitors annually.  Acapulco is exotic yet easily accessible via direct or convenient connections via all major airline carriers from gateway cities across the United States and Canada. For more information about Acapulco, visit www.visitacapulco.com.mx.