Visit Playa Condesa for the ultimate Acapulco vacation experience. This popular beach combines sun and surf with shopping, dining and nightlife. Spend the day sunbathing or doing watersports. As darkness falls, select from the many waterfront restaurants and clubs.
Playa Condesa is in the heart of Acapulco’s Golden Zone. This area first got its name in the 1950s because of its all-inclusive, tourist-friendly offerings. At its peak, it was a popular destination for celebrities such as Rita Hayworth and Elizabeth Taylor. Bring your beach gear to the spot to discover that its luster hasn’t faded and it remains a vacation paradise to this day.
Arrive by mid-morning to secure your spot on the sand, as the beach quickly gets very crowded. Playa Condesa is aimed more at pleasing tourists than providing tranquility, so come prepared to indulge in all its offerings. Choose from a variety of outdoor activities including parasailing, snorkeling and boat tours.
During the day, rent a lounge chair and umbrella and relax in Mexico's famously sunny weather. Take a break from the sun and sand and browse the variety of shops lining the beach. As night falls, dine at one of the oceanfront restaurants and later spend the night partying at the beach’s many clubs or bars. You don’t need to travel far for sleeping accommodations. Dozens of luxury hotels and condominiums line Playa Condesa.
Enjoy a high-altitude thrill at Paradise bungee jump. This tourist attraction draws in as many onlookers as it does participants. If you’re feeling brave, go bungee jumping over the giant swimming pool below. It’s not for the faint of heart the platform is 165 feet (50 meters) in the air.
Playa Condesa is inclusive to everyone. Come here with people of all ages. Its bustling nightlife makes it a good destination for adult crowds, but it has plenty of child-friendly options too. Playa Condesa has also become a popular gay-friendly destination.
