If you are looking for something to do in Acapulco other than visiting the beach or staying at your resort. Consider visiting the famous and free park, Parque Papagayo. This park will offer you a quiet and peaceful place to enjoy a day with your family. You can have a picnic or take a long walk.
This park is surrounded by greenery of trees and tropical plants. You will also find vibrant colors from wild flowers and gardens throughout the park. There are many paved paths for you to walk or run on that lead you through the scenic views of the park.
Foliage and flowers are not the only attractions you will find at the park. Wildlife is one of the most impressive parts of Parque Papagayo. The park has a zoo with exhibit throughout. You will see alligators, caimans, lions and uncaged monkeys. It is quite exciting to see monkeys running and swinging through the trees free. There is also a petting zoo with a variety of animals for you to touch and feed. If you are a bird enthusiast, you can take a walk through their aviary and learn more about the birds who are native to Alcapulco.
For those who are looking for more than animals and strolling through the park, Parque Papapgayo has many other activities for everyone in your family. You can enjoy paddle boats in the park lake that you can rent right in the park. They also have bicycle carriages that you can rent and use to sight see within the park. For children, they have set up play areas around the park with equipment. Parque Papagayo is a great alternative to a day at the beach.
