Tours Around Town

Tours Around Town

Vintage Touring

Horse-drawn carriage rides, known as calandrias, run up and down the Costera in the evenings and can be a fun way to get to a restaurant or club. There are several routes, including one from Parque Papagayo to the zócalo (town square) and another from Playa Condesa to the naval base. Rides cost $7.50-$14, depending on the route. Be sure to agree on the price beforehand.

Take the Trolley

An open-air trolley, called the tranvía, is convenient for touring the major attractions along the Costera and in Old Acapulco. Operating daily 10-6, the trolley starts at the Parque Papagayo and stops at the Fuerte de San Diego, La Quebrada, Caleta beach, the zócalo, the convention center, and at most hotels along the Costera up until the Hyatt. ($6.50 for unlimited rides in one day.)

Bay Bonanza

A lovely way to see the bay is to sign up for a cruise on the Fiesta & Bonanza (744/482-1803). Boats leave from downtown near the zócalo at 11 AM, 4:30 PM, and 10:30 PM. The evening cruise includes live Latin or disco music and dancing, and an open bar with domestic alcohol. Many hotels and shops sell tickets ($20), as do waterfront ticket sellers.