About La Quebrada
La Quebrada in Acapulco, Mexico, is one of the city's best-known attractions and is famous above all for its spectacular cliff-diving shows. Since 1934, professional divers known as clavadistas have put on a fascinating spectacle for visitors several times a day, plunging into the sea from an impressive height of nearly 100 feet (more than 29 meters). This long tradition makes the site an unforgettable experience for anyone who wants to see the combination of natural rock formations and athletic skill up close.
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- Category
- Sight › Historic sites
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- Address
- Av. Adolfo López Mateos 75
39370 Acapulco, Mexico - Phone
- +527446884300
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- Coordinates
- 16.84600° N · -99.91475° E
- Data quality
- confidence 0.66
- Identifier
- ID bc2f7cf8-a10…
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quick answersWhat is La Quebrada in Acapulco?
La Quebrada is a rock formation on the coast of Acapulco, Mexico, and one of the city's best-known attractions. The spot is famous above all for its spectacular cliff dives, in which professional divers plunge from the rocks into the sea. travelguide195 lists La Quebrada in the "Historic Sites" category.
How high do the cliff divers jump at La Quebrada?
The cliff divers at La Quebrada in Acapulco jump into the sea from a height of just over 29 meters. The professional divers are called Clavadistas and perform their dives several times a day in front of an audience. You get to experience the combination of natural rock formation and athletic achievement up close.
How long have there been cliff dives at La Quebrada?
The cliff dives at La Quebrada in Acapulco are a tradition that dates back to 1934. Ever since, the Clavadistas have been offering visitors their spectacle. This long history makes La Quebrada one of Acapulco's most tradition-rich attractions.
Where is La Quebrada, and what can you see nearby?
La Quebrada is located at Av. Adolfo López Mateos 75 in Acapulco, Mexico. About 71 meters away, travelguide195 lists the entry "Acapulco Cliff Divers," which is directly connected to the cliff divers. About 233 meters from La Quebrada you'll also find Exekatlkalli, the Casa de Diego Rivera y Lola Olmedo.
Are there restaurants near La Quebrada?
Yes, around La Quebrada in Acapulco you'll find a wide selection of places to eat. travelguide195 lists around 43 restaurants within 500 meters. That makes it easy to combine a visit to the cliff divers with a meal nearby.
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