Restaurants :
Acapulco has more restaurants than any other Mexican resort, just because of its size. With many specialized cuisines available you will find an amazing assortment of quality restaurants. Acapulco is home to some of the best restaurants in Mexico, with the quality reflected in the prices. Do not despair; there are many lovely spots to dine that offer a great setting and also reasonable prices. Many of the better restaurants are located on the hills and cliffs around the bay, making for incredibly romantic settings.

The south side of the bay, on Carretera Escénica, is the home of Señor Frogs, which along with their usual great food and drink is one of the best places in Acapulco to enjoy the evening sunsets and the city below, as it lights up for the night.

Nightlife :
Let there be no doubts about the local nightlife, Acapulco is a party town when the sun goes down. The world famous party scene starts late and ends early the next morning. Do not expect much action in the many discos until around 11 PM; be prepared to stay until sunrise or even later. If you are an early riser it is not unusual to see the last stragglers on their way home well after the sun has come up. 5 AM traffic jams are common on weekends along the Condesa area of the Costera. Acapulco's entertainment is varied, with wild discos, piano bars, tropical extravaganzas, live shows and concerts.

Away from the water, there is bowling, roller skating, horse riding, ultralight aircraft rides and bungee jumping. As well, there are golf courses and scores of tennis courts. Mountain bike tours and jungle tours can also be arranged. For a fast, white-knuckle boat ride on the Río Papagayo, try the New Zealand import, the Shotover Jet. And if it's the kind of thing that takes your fancy, you can watch a bullfight, held weekly at the Plaza de Toros. Of course if the nightlife has kept you up to the wee hours, you can always sleep all day.