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Edificio Tehuacán
The Edificio Tehuacán , recently converted into the upscale Hippodrome Hotel, features a typical deco marquee, as well as a Maya-influenced arch around the entryway.
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Biblioteca Palafoxiana
Situated above the Casa de la Cultura, Biblioteca Palafoxiana houses thousands of rare books, including the 1493 Nuremberg Chronicle , with more than 2000 engravings.
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Playa Chac
With no parking, this is one of the quieter beaches. Lifeguard on duty and parasailing available. No food but there are stores and restaurants near the access, opposite Señor Frogs.
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Playa La Audiencia
Playa La Audiencia, lining a gorgeous cove on the west side of Península de Santiago, has tranquil water and is popular for waterskiing and other noisy motorized water sports.
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Playa Tlacopanocha
One of the beaches closest to Old Acapulco is Playa Tlacopanocha, directly across from the zócalo, noteworthy more as a departure point for bay cruises than as a swimming beach.
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Playa Madera
Shallow-watered Playa Madera is a pleasant five-minute walk east from downtown along a concrete walkway (popular with young couples in the evening) and around a rocky point.
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Museo de los Seris
This small but well-curated museum displays an interesting collection of artifacts and handicrafts and panels about Seri culture and history, though signage is in Spanish only.
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MUCA Roma
Sponsored by Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), this university museum exhibits Mexican and international contemporary art with ties to science or new technology.
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Casa de la Cultura Agustín Lara
This pink house displays art exhibits, plus holds folkloric dance rehearsals and jarocho music lessons. Much imitated, it was the first of its kind in Mexico when it opened in 1974.
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Templo de Santa María de Gracia
Six blocks east of the Templo Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes is the fairly unremarkable Templo de Santa María de Gracia, which served as the citys first cathedral (1549-1618).
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Templo de Guadalupe
The crown-topped steeple of the Templo de Guadalupe, the towns central cathedral, is a Vallarta icon, and the hand-ringing of the bells via a long rope is a local tradition.
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Museo de Títere
The national puppet museum displays dolls and marionettes from all around the world in a fantastic new building on the zócalo. It’s a fun stop for the young and young at heart.
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Museo de Hidalgo
The small Museo de Hidalgo concentrates on the life of Miguel Hidalgo, a priest and a leader of the Mexican War of Independence. He was imprisoned and executed in Chihuahua.
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Museo Casa de las Artesanías del Estado de Chihuahua
Offers excellent exhibits with text in English on local history and Tarahumara culture and crafts. Here you’ll see gorgeous woven baskets, traditional clothing, photos and more.
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Museo de la Sierra Gorda
The excellent Museo de la Sierra Gorda explores the region’s pre-Hispanic cultures and the mission-building period and has superb reduced-size replicas of the mission churches.
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Plaza de la Cultura
Its all cement and stone but nevertheless the Plaza de la Cultura is an agreeable place to take in the evening breeze, enjoy the view of the church and greet passing townspeople.
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Cueva Grande
Turn off the main road at the sign for Cueva Grande , where three ancient buildings sit dramatically behind a rainy-season waterfall. It’s an easy 600m walk from the parking area.
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Templo Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes
Closer to the city center is the ornate Templo Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes , which was built in 1650; inside are several large paintings, crystal chandeliers and more gold leaf.
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Templo de Santa Clara
The 17th-century Templo de Santa Clara has an extraordinarily ornate baroque interior. Though masses are held frequently so youll have to inquire as to the best time to enter.
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Templo del Barbado
The structure at the ball courts north end, called the Temple of the Bearded Man after a carving inside of it, has finely sculpted pillars and reliefs of flowers, birds and trees.
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