| More, Still More in Acapulco for English as a Foreign | | | | in or just fall into the crystalline blue waters to cool off |
| Language Teachers | | | | and have fun. There are performing dolphins you can |
| So, you want even more of what’s to see and | | | | play with, swim with and touch, and the “Sky |
| do in Acapulco during your travels? A weekend | | | | Coaster” that lets you experience “a |
| retreat in Acapulco is just what the doctor ordered | | | | sensation similar to a dive from the cliffs of La |
| after a hectic week of teaching English as a foreign | | | | Quebrada”. Your body starts from 100 feet up |
| language in Mexico City or environs, Cuernavaca, | | | | and reaches speeds of nearly 80 miles an hour! For a |
| Taxco or Chilpancingo Guerrero state’s capitol | | | | preview check out their website at: [ |
| city. | | | | The park’s open 365 days a year and from |
| What else to do? | | | | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. You can also call for the latest, |
| You can get WET, that’s what! | | | | and seasonal, prices at 484 – 1970 or 481 – |
| Besides the miles of picture-perfect beaches fronting | | | | 0294. |
| the city, Acapulco is a water sports and activities | | | | Acapulco’s Cliff Divers |
| capitol. There are numerous cruises, tours, outings, day | | | | It virtually goes without saying you’ll go to see |
| excursions and fishing trips to be had. | | | | the world-famous “Clavistas” of Acapulco: |
| For instance: | | | | the men and boys who risk life and limb to dive from |
| The touring yacht “AKA TIKI” has | | | | dizzying heights into waters of uncertain depth for the |
| Margarita, Sunset and moonlight cruises around | | | | adulation of the crowds (and a few pesos in hand). |
| Acapulco Bay. Daytime “Margarita” cruises | | | | Yes, divers can be injured or even killed, but |
| begin at 11:00 am, lasting to around three in the | | | | fortunately, this is rare. |
| afternoon. Sunset cruises shove off about 4:00 pm, | | | | Several day and weekend trips are possible from |
| staying out until 7:00 pm. The “Moonlight” | | | | “fun city”, should you need some extra |
| cruise for true nightowls (or romantics) departs at 10:30 | | | | diversion. Pie De La Cuesta is among the foremost for |
| pm, creeping back in as the clock strikes one. | | | | those who genuinely need to relax and escape the |
| Reservations: 484 – 6140 or 484 – 6786, | | | | hustle and bustle Acapulco’s heavy tourist traffic |
| 484 – 3893 FAX | | | | generates. You can swim, sail or languish on an empty, |
| Photo: Here’s a quick look at the AKA TIKI | | | | sugar-colored beach, scuba dive, water ski and even |
| cruise vessel in Acapulco harbor. | | | | go fishing in salt or fresh water – minus the |
| Then there’s the delightful Parque Aquatico CICI | | | | crowds and stratospheric prices. And all this, mind you, |
| along La Costera near Playa Icacos. Here you can get | | | | for the price of a large bag of potato chips back |
| wet in any number of imaginative – or not so | | | | home. Interested? |
| imaginative – ways. Dive in, jump in, slide in, swing | | | | |