Acapulco vacations have been immensely popular for years and this trend shows no sign of waning, even as newer developments like Cancun and Cabo San Lucas have taken some of the tourist traffic. Around 5 million people make the voyage to Acapulco each and every year to enjoy the white sandy beaches, massive nightclubs, and brilliant weather. For budget travelers, it is possible to put together cheap Acapulco vacations if you plan in advance and do your best to avoid booking your travel during the busiest times of the year (spring break and winter).

If you are a student traveling to Acapulco for spring break, there are however a variety of packages and you are likely splitting accommodations with a group of people anyway. Acapulco vacation packages are a great way for anyone to bring down the cost of their trip, freeing up more discretionary money for enjoying the nightlife, shopping, and dining in the city. Many of the best beach hotels in Acapulco offer packages that include discounts on accommodations as well as incentives for area attractions and tours.

Whether you are interested in utterly relaxing on your trip or taking part in every extreme sport you possibly can, you will find that it is all at your fingertips in Acapulco. Many lazy and relaxing days can be passed sipping a tropical cocktail under the umbrella on the beach and watch the tide and a swarm of attractive people pass by. You can also hit the water for anything from boogie boarding and parasailing to jet skiing and snorkeling. There is certainly no shortage of activities to enjoy in Acapulco. Most of the hotels offer access to the beach where you can take part in any one of these activities. The hotels feature swimming pools, lazy rivers, water parks, nightclubs, salons, spas, and more. There are many to choose from, so if you have your heart set on one, be sure it offers one of the Acapulco vacation packages so you can take advantage of all possible savings.

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The nightlife scene in Acapulco is another main reason why this particular city has always been such a popular hot spot. It started in the 1950s when Acapulco became known as a favorite haunt for Hollywood elite. It steadily grew in popularity and ultimately burgeoned with resorts, restaurants, and clubs. Now Acapulco features some of the most amazing clubs you will find anywhere in the country. Huge, multi-tier dance clubs where the music pulses into the early morning hours are ubiquitous in Acapulco. Your best bet is to purchase a pass for a one-time cost that gets you into a host of clubs for the night if you plan on club hopping for the evening.

Dining is also plentiful in Acapulco. You can find many traditional Mexican restaurants that serve authentic fare, as well as a variety of enviable seafood restaurants located up and down the coast. Shopping can be found along the Malecon, all throughout old Acapulco near the Zocalo, and all over the newer developments in the southern portion of the Bay.

Other activities people enjoy on Acapulco vacations include swims with dolphins, glass-bottom tours of the Bay of Acapulco, and watching the cliff diving performance at La Quebrada.