Palma Sola Archaeological Zone
Zona Arqueológica de Palma Sola
A prehistoric rock art site on a hillside in El Veladero National Park, with about 18 boulders carved with figures, overlooking the bay.
The site lies within El Veladero National Park behind the city, at an elevation of about 300 meters. Roughly 18 granite boulders are carved with human figures, animals, and celestial motifs. Archaeologists believe they were made by the ancestors of local groups such as the Yope before the Spanish conquest. The site is managed by INAH. A trail climbs for about 30 minutes, with views of Acapulco Bay along the way. Admission is free, but the site is closed on Mondays. It is recommended that visitors take a taxi directly to the entrance and go with a companion.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Fuerte de San Diego
- Zócalo & Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de la Soledad
- Parque Papagayo
- La Quebrada Cliff Divers
- Casa de los Vientos (Exekatlkalli) Diego Rivera Mural
- Acapulco Bay & Costera Miguel Alemán
- Playa Condesa
- Playas Caleta y Caletilla