Fuerte de San Diego
A five-pointed Spanish fortress that guarded the Manila galleon trade port, now a museum telling the story of Pacific navigation.
Fort San Diego was first built in 1617 to defend against pirates and protect the Manila galleon trade linking Manila and Acapulco. After an earthquake in 1776, it was rebuilt as the five-pointed star fortress that stands today. It is now the Acapulco Historical Museum, showcasing the Chinese porcelain, silk and other Asian goods brought by the galleon trade, as well as the history of the Mexican War of Independence. From the walls you can look out over the bay. Closed on Mondays; admission is about 90 pesos.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- La Quebrada Cliff Divers
- Casa de los Vientos (Exekatlkalli) Diego Rivera Mural
- Parque Papagayo
- Playas Caleta y Caletilla
- Zócalo & Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de la Soledad
- Acapulco Bay & Costera Miguel Alemán
- Palma Sola Archaeological Zone
- Playa Condesa