A trip to Acapulco cannot be complete without a visit to La Quebrada to see these fearless cliff divers! For a mere 30 pesos (US$3), you gain entry to the observation area.
These brave divers swim across a narrow channel 21 feet in width and climb up the side of the cliff across the way using their bare hands and feet -- no ropes! They climb over 100 feet above the treacherous waves that are crashing into the rocks below.
After a brief prayer said in front of a small monument, they take their turns in the fantastic dive show! Some jump solo, others in pairs or triplets! The water is only 11 feet deep in the channel below, so their jump timing with the incoming waves is critical!
Dive shows happen several times during the day and night. At night, they jump holding flaming torches. Both shows are different in their own right, so if you have time, try to see both!