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Zocalo


Zocalo
Costera Miguel Aleman, s/n Frente al Muelle Central
Acapulco 39300
Mexico
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Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
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Sands Acapulco £38 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4 of 5 stars
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Elcano Hotel £88 1.3 mi 2.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Fiesta Americana Villas Acapulco £159 1.3 mi 2.1 km 4 of 5 stars
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100% Natural 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4 of 5 stars
El Zorrito 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4 of 5 stars
La Veranda (Fairmont Princess) 0.3 mi 0.4 km 4 of 5 stars
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Playa Condesa 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Parque Papagayo 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Casa de la Cultura 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4 of 5 stars
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“El Zocalo” Wcities.com
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #23 of 67 attractions in Acapulco
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Traveller Description: A traditional Mexican town square.
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Attraction type: Town centre/square/plaza
Activities: Dining
Address: Costera Miguel Aleman, s/n
Frente al Muelle Central Acapulco 39300
Mexico

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“The Zocalo a wonderful mexican feel”
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4 of 5 stars
CHASLINY
Floral Park, New York
24 Nov 2007
6/6 found this review helpful

For a very authentic mexican feel a visit to the Zocalo is a must. Its a great place to people watch which also has many local shops at extremely reasonable prices. The restaurants in this area provide great food at great prices a must for all visitors on any trip to Acapulco!! more

“Traditional Heart of Acapulco”
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5 of 5 stars
gomexico
Chicago, Illinois
10 May 2006
22/27 found this review helpful

zMost cities/towns in Mexico of any appreciable size will have a central square, most frequently referred to as a "Zócalo." Acapulco's zócalo, located across the street from the Malecón and Bahia Santa Lucia, is named Plaza Juan Álvarez - after illustrious state hero Gen. (and later President of Mexico) Juan Álvarez. The plaza is bordered by the city's Roman Catholic... more

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3 of 5 stars
ViajeroPobre
Mexico
5 Jan 2009

Para las personas que viven en otros paises tal vez les parecerá muy agradable por que tiene ambiente mexicano pero... more

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Costera Miguel Aleman, s/n | Frente al Muelle Central, Acapulco 39300, Mexico