Acapulco Information

[jonesing]

Just out of curiosity, do you need to get a new FM-T everytime you disembark in Mexico or just one card for all stops?

 

[ACA_Port Authority]

Have you been to SuCasa for dinner?

Actually yes every night, (Su casa translated means your home)

I absolutely love this restaurant, huge yummy Margaritas, great food and very good service. Ask for Miguel, he is my regular waiter and he always pampers us and sends us freebies.

I strongly recommend the Patron shrimp appetizer and the grilled red snapped "A la Talla" actually the entire menu is good. But, you gotta rty the shrimp, mouth watering delicious....Think I'll go back tomrrow night, thanks for the reminder

Here's their web page

http://www.sucasa-acapulco.com/

 

[ACA_Port Authority]

Hi Roberto,

Thank you for bringing this thread to life again! It is so nice to hear from you again. Can't wait to spend another day in Acapulco, only wish we had more time at your port.

Looking forward to your wealth of information in the coming months!

I will be counting the days till the Magic is back in port with us again. Let me try to convince my boss to fork out for welcome festivities, although I want to try something different, maybe a "Chile frito" band, it's like a low low budget mariachi that many locals hire for their parties and gathering, even in funeral processions and they are a hoot, it¿s basically a guy with a drum, a guy with an old sax and a guy in a trumpet and they mae a lot of noise. Fun fun for every one.

 

[ACA_Port Authority]

Just out of curiosity, do you need to get a new FM-T everytime you disembark in Mexico or just one card for all stops?

Only if you disembark in Mexico would you have to fill out a FMT form, otherwise, no worries. The ship arranges a blanket clearance for all guests and crew.

 

[gydell]

Actually yes every night, (Su casa translated means your home)

I absolutely love this restaurant, huge yummy Margaritas, great food and very good service. Ask for Miguel, he is my regular waiter and he always pampers us and sends us freebies.

I strongly recommend the Patron shrimp appetizer and the grilled red snapped "A la Talla" actually the entire menu is good. But, you gotta rty the shrimp, mouth watering delicious....Think I'll go back tomrrow night, thanks for the reminder

Here's their web page

http://www.sucasa-acapulco.com/

We Love this resturant! We go a couple of times every time we go to Aca. I wish we were going to be there that night.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Roberto

Thank you for your information, I used your posts in 2005, and have been to Acapulco, twice and will go again in 2008.

My question is about these so called Tourist guides, wherever else I go a firm NO will stop them, but last time a guy just stuck with us everywhere we went, we said NO,NO,NO,NO, but he wouldn't go, we wanted to go to the Market not far from the ship, the one thats in hexagonal huts, and he stayed behind and tried to direct us to stalls, I presume who are family, or he gets commission.

I want to go it alone again in 2008, apart from a very firm no, without being rude is there anything else I can do to stop them following?

 

[gydell]

Do you know any boat companies that take you out to see the cliff divers?
Is the water and ice at the restuarant at the cliff divers purified? Thanks!

 

[goofysbrother]

Aloha Roberto,

We enjoyed your photos of your home town!

We will be visiting Acapulco in May 2008 aboard the Disney Magic. Please recommend cultural activities (Not necessarily tourist activities), restaurants with great regional food, and out-door activities. With only a half-day we will not have much time to do much and we would like to have a wonderful day in your town.

Thank you

 

[ACA_Port Authority]

Roberto

Thank you for your information, I used your posts in 2005, and have been to Acapulco, twice and will go again in 2008.

My question is about these so called Tourist guides, wherever else I go a firm NO will stop them, but last time a guy just stuck with us everywhere we went, we said NO,NO,NO,NO, but he wouldn't go, we wanted to go to the Market not far from the ship, the one thats in hexagonal huts, and he stayed behind and tried to direct us to stalls, I presume who are family, or he gets commission.

I want to go it alone again in 2008, apart from a very firm no, without being rude is there anything else I can do to stop them following?

unfortunately there is no sure fire way to get rid of these people, just stand your ground and say "No Gracias" or plain out ignore them I know it sounds harsh, but they will be very insistant. I can help you by walking you through another exit in the port, this avoiding a tojn of these guys. Look for me on the pier and I will be more than happpy to escort you from the phirana guides.

 

[ACA_Port Authority]

Do you know any boat companies that take you out to see the cliff divers?
Is the water and ice at the restuarant at the cliff divers purified? Thanks!

I only know one company but they are usually booked up; you have an easy option. Go to the Malecon, about, 2 blocks to the west from the cruise terminal and you can negotiate with the owners of the boats.

And yes, the water and the ice are purified. I get easily sick, so I know for sure.

 

[ACA_Port Authority]

Aloha Roberto,

We enjoyed your photos of your home town!

We will be visiting Acapulco in May 2008 aboard the Disney Magic. Please recommend cultural activities (Not necessarily tourist activities), restaurants with great regional food, and out-door activities. With only a half-day we will not have much time to do much and we would like to have a wonderful day in your town.

Thank you

The fort of San Diego is right across the street, a 16 century fort made into a museum, the a few feet away you have the mask museum. In the Zocalo (main square) you will find the cathedral, I strongly recommend the cliff divers, and the home of Dolores Olmedo (Diego Ruivera Murals) all very near from each other.

There is a new restaurant in town with regional menu, the name "Jaguar" I want to try it this week and get back to you.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

unfortunately there is no sure fire way to get rid of these people, just stand your ground and say "No Gracias" or plain out ignore them I know it sounds harsh, but they will be very insistant. I can help you by walking you through another exit in the port, this avoiding a tojn of these guys. Look for me on the pier and I will be more than happpy to escort you from the phirana guides.

Thank you your other exit sounds good.

 

[ACA_Port Authority]

For the Day dive you have the 1pm show and they charge

$16.50 per person with 2 domestic drinks included or a Mexican Buffet

In the evening you have the 07:30, 08:30, 09:30 and 10:30 pm shows, IMHO the best show is the last one, cause they jump with torches and these are the prices


1) A la cart Menu, based on three times menu: Salad, or Soup, Main Dish, Dessert and Coffee or Tea).$39.00

2) A la cart Menu, based on three times menu: Salad, or Soup, Main Dish, Dessert and Coffee or Tea). With one domestic drink$42.00

3) A la cart Menu, based on three times menu: Salad, or Soup, Main Dish, Dessert and Coffee or Tea). With two domestic drinks. $44.00

4) Two Domestic Drinks only. $20.00


To reserve email Esther Otero, she is in charge of reservations
estheroterofierro@yahoo.com.mx

The Star arrives on the 12th and departs on the 13th at 01:30am local time this means the ship does not stay over, so watch out with your time frames; we have had to send guests by bus to Zihuatanejo for the miscalculation (3 hour drive in a car or 5 hours by bus)

PS here's the menu

APPETIZERS

CLINT EASTWOOD
BEETROOT SLICES, CITRIC FRUITS AND MIXED LETTUCES

CANTINFLAS
FRIED SPINACH, CARROT AND BEETROOT ON MIXED LETTUCES

FRANK SINATRA
CAESAR SALAD

VICENTE FOX
SHRIMP, CLAM, CALAMARY AND SNAIL AU GRATIN ON NATURAL SHELL
BOB HOPE
SEA FOOD SOUP WITH SHRIMP, CLAM, CALAMARY AND SNAIL

ADRIAN FERNÁNDEZ
TOMATO SOUP WITH CREAM, CHEESE, TORTILLA AND AVOCADO

ROY ROGERS
CORN CREAM SOUP WITH CROUTONS

MAIN DISHES
ELIZABETH TAYLOR
CHICKEN BREAST FILLED WITH MUSHROOMS AND CHARD TOPPED WITH CORIANDER SAUCE ACCOMPANIED WITH POTATO AND MIXED VEGETABLES

TEDDY STUFFER
CHICKEN BREAST WITH PARMESAN CHEESE ACCOMPANIED WITH POTATO AND MIXED VEGETABLES

WALT DISNEY
FILET MIGNON ACCOMPANIED WITH POTATO AND MIXED VEGETABLES

JOSE JOSE
BEEF FILET FILLED WITH SPINACH AND CHEESE TOPPED WITH TAMARIND SAUCE ACCOMPANIED WITH POTATOE AND MIXED VEGETABLES

GARY BUSEY
BEEF FAJITAS ACCOMPANIED WITH BEANS AND GUACAMOLE

LUIS MIGUEL
SURF AND TURF SHIS-KA-BOB ACCOMPANIED WITH RICE AND MIXED VEGETABLES

ANTONY QUEEN
SHRIMPS TOPPED WITH COCONUT SAUCE ACCOMPANIED WITH PRICE AND MIXED VEGETABLES.
ANDRES GARCIA
SALMON SURROUNDED WITH FRIED POTATOE TOPPED WITH BASIL SAUCE ACCOMPANIED WITH RICE AND MIXED VEGETABLES

EDDIE FISHER
SEAN CONERY
SPAGHETTI WITH SEA FOOD
HUGO SANCHEZ
FETTUCCINI ALFREDO’S

DESSERTS
ROCIO DURCAL
CHEESE CAKE WITH STRAWBERRY SAUCE
JOHNY WEISMILLER
CHEESE AND COFFEE MOUSSE TOPPED WITH CHOCOATE SAUCE
MARIA FELIX
HONEY COOKIES WITH STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM ON PEACH SAUCE
BROOK SHIELDS
FREÍD BANANA WITH STRAWBERIES SAUCE
JULIO IGLESIAS
ICE CREAM WITH FINE ACOOKIES

 

[Skallywag]

Thank you so much for all of the very interesting articles you have made available. As the Magic will be in port from about 6.30 until 1.p.m. on the 22nd August is there a web site or how do I find out information on the diving schedule please. Also wish to visit the Fort of San Diego and hope we can do both in the morning.
Thank you once again.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Yes it would be interesting to see what is open early in the morning when the Magic is in on the August repo.

 

[ACA_Port Authority]

Thank you so much for all of the very interesting articles you have made available. As the Magic will be in port from about 6.30 until 1.p.m. on the 22nd August is there a web site or how do I find out information on the diving schedule please. Also wish to visit the Fort of San Diego and hope we can do both in the morning.
Thank you once again.

Thats correct, since the Magic will have such a short stay in Acapulco; the ship arranged tours will have a private show (for ship arranged tours at 08:00 am) If you do not want to take a ship arranged tour, not to worry, you can take any taxi and ask to be taken to the divers and you can watch the show from La Perla restaurant for $14USD per person or from the lower observation platform managed by the divers union for $7USD per person (double the normal cost due to the "private show"
The Fort opens from 09:30 am till 06:30pm closed on Mondays, I am cofindet you will have plenty of time to do both and maybe visit a few intersting places close ot the divers, such as Casablance Hotel, Home of Dolores Olmedoi (Diego Rivera Murals), Zocalo, etc.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Thats correct, since the Magic will have such a short stay in Acapulco; the ship arranged tours will have a private show (for ship arranged tours at 08:00 am) If you do not want to take a ship arranged tour, not to worry, you can take any taxi and ask to be taken to the divers and you can watch the show from La Perla restaurant for $14USD per person or from the lower observation platform managed by the divers union for $7USD per person (double the normal cost due to the "private show"
The Fort opens from 09:30 am till 06:30pm closed on Mondays, I am cofindet you will have plenty of time to do both and maybe visit a few intersting places close ot the divers, such as Casablance Hotel, Home of Dolores Olmedoi (Diego Rivera Murals), Zocalo, etc.

Thank you, can you put a 'clamp' on the Magic to make it stay longer?

I think we have a 'booking' at Panama that they do not want to miss!

In view of the early arrival and departure what would you recomend we do? Would the local market open early if they know we are in?

 

[ACA_Port Authority]

Thank you, can you put a 'clamp' on the Magic to make it stay longer?

I think we have a 'booking' at Panama that they do not want to miss!

In view of the early arrival and departure what would you recomend we do? Would the local market open early if they know we are in?

Hmmmm don't give me ideas, last time I woke up arrested in Panama for partying too much. LOL (note, that the party started in Acapulco)

I'll check with the brass and see what say them.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Hmmmm don't give me ideas, last time I woke up arrested in Panama for partying too much. LOL (note, that the party started in Acapulco)

I'll check with the brass and see what say them.

I read parties are good down there!

 

[ACA_Port Authority]

I read parties are good down there!

Way 2 much fun for one's own good, just a few months ago we did a pirate bar hopping and had a blast.