Hotel Los Flamingos

Acapulco


Images of Hollywood’s Golden Age adorn the walls at this retro hotel with million-dollar views, once owned by Johnny ‘Tarzan’ Weissmuller, John Wayne and their pals. Perched on a cliff 135m above the ocean, room here are modest though comfortable, with hammocks to enjoy the vistas from, and a popular bar and restaurant. Junior suite is a worthwhile upgrade.


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Nearby Acapulco attractions

1. Playa La Angosta

0.61 MILES

Playa La Angosta is in a tiny, protected cove on the west side of the peninsula. From the zócalo it takes about 20 minutes to walk here. Or you can take…

2. Sinfonía del Mar

0.68 MILES

Sinfonía del Mar is an outdoor stepped plaza that occasionally hosts concerts, but mainly serves as an amazing place to view sunsets.

3. Playa Manzanillo

0.71 MILES

Playa Manzanillo, a small crescent of sand handy for the center, is popular with locals but not especially clean.

4. Exekatlkalli

0.73 MILES

A dying Diego Rivera spent the final two years of his life at this villa with his muse and lover, Mexican art collector Dolores 'Lola' Olmedo. Rivera…

5. Playas Caleta & Caletilla

0.84 MILES

Playas Caleta and Caletilla are two small, protected beaches blending into each other in a cove on the south side of the Península de las Playas. They’re…

6. Clavadistas de la Quebrada

0.87 MILES

Acapulco’s most famous tourist attraction, the cliff divers of La Quebrada have been dazzling audiences since 1934. Every night, a team of seven lithe…

7. Isla de la Roqueta

0.9 MILES

This island offers a popular (crowded) beach, and snorkeling and diving possibilities on the far side. You can rent snorkeling gear, kayaks and more. From…

8. Playa Tlacopanocha

1 MILES

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…