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| There seems to be no shortage of local
entrepreneurs who approach tourists with offers of boat/dive/fishing
excursions. No where, but in Acapulco, is it more important for
divers to stick with reputable companies. Arnold Brothers
(Ph: 74/82-18-77) organize both snorkeling and scuba diving excursions.
Divers de Mexico (Ph: 74/82-13-98) offers a combination of
lessons, equipment, excursion and refreshments. Most hotels offer
a dependable booking service for all excursions.
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| The waters off of Acapulco are teeming
with good fishing possibilities such as marlin and sailfish. A fishing
license costs $7 andcan be obtained at the Secretaria de Pesca,
but many companies will take care of it with timely reservations.
Hotels and travel agents are fully equipped to book all trips. The
Boat Cooperative (Ph: 74/82-1099) across from the Zocalo
manages to create order from all the offers made at the city dock.
Arnold Brothers (Ph: 74/82-18-77) manages larger parties
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| Hard not to be fascinated by the occasional
brave tourist floating under a colorful parachute tethered to a
motor boat zipping around hundreds of feet below. The trip takes
about 10 minutes and the operators are easy to spot, or call 74/82-20-56.
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| If exercise is an essential part of
you daily existence, the hot tropical air of Acapulco can be an
impediment. Hotels have filled the void with numerous Health or
Exercise Centers. The Acapulco Princess (Ph: 74/69-10-00)
has a facility offering Universal machines, free weights, gym, five
pools and numerous tennis courts. Needless to say, the wide range
of apres workout health and beauty treatments are popular. The same
combination of workouts and pampering can be found at Villa Vera
Spa and Fitness Center (74/84-03-33). |
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| Between the neighboring properties
of the Acapulco Princess and the Pierre Marques are
two championship 18 hole courses (Ph: 74/84-31-00). Non-guests are
welcome at a higher green fees. The Club de Golf (Ph: 74/84-07-81)
is a public course. |
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| Numerous outdoor, indoor and night
lit courts are scattered throughout the the grounds of the luxury
hotels. Lessons are often available and non-guests pay an extra
fee. A sampling: Acapulco Princess (Ph: 74/84-31-00),
Acapulco Plaza (Ph: 74/84-90-50), Pierre Marques (74/84-20-00),
Hyatt Regency (Ph: 74/84-12-25).
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