Mexican muralist Diego Rivera asked art patron Dolores Olmedo, a longtime friend, to marry him after the death of his wife, painter Frida Kahlo. The Casa de Los Vientos (House of Winds) is surrounded by a wall covered with seashell murals that Rivera created while living here the last 2 years of his life. This small cultural center is occasionally open to the public for art exhibitions, but the exterior murals can be viewed any time. The house is on Calle Inalámbrica in the La Pinzona neighborhood, in Acapulco's old downtown area (a short cab ride from the central plaza).
Freshwater Coyuca Lagoon, northwest of Acapulco across from the beach at Pie de la Cuesta, is one of the most scenic places to go in Acapulco, threaded with jungle-lined canals choked with masses of floating water hyacinths. Within the lagoon is Isla de los Pajaros, a bird sanctuary home to black and white herons, pelicans and marabou storks. Lagoon sightseeing cruises include lunch at a beachfront restaurant and time to walk along the beach or just laze in a hammock. Local travel agencies book tours, or check with the concierge to see if your hotel offers an excursion.
Yachts that depart daily from the malecón offer afternoon, sunset and moonlight cruises around Acapulco Bay. Tickets can be purchased through local travel agencies. Lunch or dinner, music and dancing are usually part of the package. Glass-bottom boat tours to Roqueta Island depart from Caleta Beach and several other waterfront locations; check with a travel agency or your hotel for more information.