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La Quebrada Cliff Divers
16° 50.8′ N · 99° 54.9′ W
Acapulco's famous show since 1934: divers free-climb a sea-cliff gorge, pray at a shrine to the Virgin of Guadalupe, then plunge 30-41 m (98-135 ft) into a channel 4.8-5.8 m deep, timing their entry to the incoming swell; the later shows are lit by torches.
Practical
Coordinates from Spanish Wikipedia. Watch from the ticketed terraces or from La Perla restaurant at the Hotel El Mirador (reservations; arrive early for a railing table, 2026). One daytime show (1:00pm per a 2025 report) and several after dark; confirm times locally. By boat: S/V Some Tuesday anchored in the middle of the cove in 55 ft, about 700 ft from the diving rock, to watch from the cockpit; the cove is tight with large rocks, so go in only in calm conditions and hold off a respectful distance. Divers may swim out for a tip.
Best for
A classic Acapulco spectacle, even watched from your own deck
Nearby
- La Perla Restaurant (Hotel El Mirador, La Quebrada)Right here
- La Quebrada Cove Day Anchorage (Acapulco)0.1 NM away
- El Nopalito (Acapulco Zócalo)0.4 NM away
- Acapulco Port Captain0.5 NM away
- La Marina Acapulco0.5 NM away
- Servicios Marítimos de Acapulco (Chandlery)0.5 NM away
- Walmart Express (Acapulco Costera)0.5 NM away
- Acapulco Bay Moorings (Vicente)0.6 NM away