Mirador La quebrada — Attraction in Guerrero

Our tour from the cruise ship brought us to several stops, among them an opportunity to see the world famous cliff divers. I am given to understand it is almost a family business. When I was there, the 13 year old daughter was preparing for her first year as part of the diving team. What I didn't expect was that the divers jump in the water across from the diving point and first scale the cliff to the jump off point. They judge their timings based on the nearby wind flag, and the waves hitting the rocks a short way off shore so as to have the water at its peak when they hit the water, some 130 feet below. Before jumping, each has an opportunity to visit a shrine near the...

Over a month stay in Acapulco, enjoyed watching the show from multiple vantage points and different times during the day... you can have a nice drink and superb view from the Hotel Mirador but it is also fun to go in the evenings down on the platforms and enjoy the energy of the crowds that form. The rock formations are stunningly beautiful and it is amazing to learn the history and tradition of the divers. I found a really great somewhat hidden little restaurant nearby that served the best tacos and micheladas -- especially after I kept returning. I tell everyone going to Acapulco that you haven't really been unless you've seen the...

A must see, the highlight of Acapulco!!

Acapulco’s famed La Quebrada cliff divers who impressively leap from 135 ft. high cliffs into the surging Pacific Ocean. It’s a literal breathtaking experience.

The custom began in 1934 when two fishermen challenged each other to jump off La Quebrada Cliff.

It is a tradition that begins at age 5 and only passes on through generation of families.

There are no nets or ropes. To get to the top, the divers must scale the steep rocks up 135 feet with...