Fuerte de San Diego in Acapulco, Mexico

If you prefer to add a little bit of educational value to your vacation exhilaration then you will definitely want to add a visit to the Fuerte de San Diego History Museum to your plans when visiting Acapulco. Sometimes it is by taking a step through history that we learn the most about a culture, the people that create that culture, and the manner in which the history of a people impact their future.

The Fuerte de San Diego History Museum in Acapulco in located in a pentagon shaped building that allows for five main exhibits that offer unique glimpses into different historical seasons and the impact they have on today as well as their cultural importance. One favorite among locals and tourists alike is an exhibit that is devoted to the Yope Indian tribe who defended this building from Hernan Cortes.

While the structure of the building was damaged as a result of an earthquake in 1776 it has been restored so that it is currently in a state that is very close to its original condition. If you have the chance to add this particular walk through history to your to do list while vacationing in Acapulco it is an event that you aren't likely to regret, especially if you have a deep appreciation for history and a natural curiosity about the places you visit. If you bring children along, chances are (especially if you have boys) quite good that they will find this outing to be interesting as well.