Zócalo & Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de la Soledad
Zócalo (Plaza Álvarez) y Catedral
The central square of traditional Acapulco, with a cathedral featuring blue and white onion domes. Its distinctive design reflects the surrounding local everyday life.
The Plaza Álvarez in the old town center, commonly known as the Zócalo, is shaded by trees and features a bandstand, shoeshine stands, and cafés, making it a good place to experience local life. Next to the square, the Cathedral of Our Lady of Solitude was begun in the 1930s. Its blue onion domes and Moorish ornamentation blend Byzantine and neocolonial styles, which is quite rare. It is about a 10-minute walk from Fort San Diego, and the surrounding area has a market and affordable seafood restaurants.
Opening hours
Square open all day; church approx. 07:00-20:00
Nearby sights
- Parque Papagayo
- Acapulco Bay & Costera Miguel Alemán
- Playa Condesa
- Fuerte de San Diego
- Palma Sola Archaeological Zone
- La Quebrada Cliff Divers
- Casa de los Vientos (Exekatlkalli) Diego Rivera Mural
- Playas Caleta y Caletilla