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Lookout and tradition · Acapulco, Guerrero
La Quebrada
A cliff of about 35 meters in traditional Acapulco, from which the divers jump into a narrow Pacific cove, timing the incoming waves.
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About La Quebrada
La Quebrada is a rock cliff on the west side of Acapulco Bay, above a narrow cove where the sea flows in and out with the waves. Since the 1930s, local divers have jumped from there, from heights of up to about 35 meters, in a tradition that became a symbol of the city.
The jumpers, called clavadistas, swim across the cove, climb the rock and pray at a small altar at the top before jumping. The jump requires timing the moment when the wave comes in and the water is deeper, since the cove is only a few meters deep.
Visitors watch from a viewpoint on the other side of the cove, with paid entry, or from the terrace of a hotel opposite. Shows usually take place several times a day, and nighttime shows are done with torches.
The clavadistas form an association that keeps the tradition alive and trains younger members.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
30 minutes to 1 hour.
Best time
In the late afternoon or at night, when the jumps are performed with torches. Check show times to confirm.
How to get there
It is in traditional Acapulco, about 1 km from the Zócalo, up the slope to La Quebrada. You can go on foot or by taxi.
Tip
Arrive a little early to secure a spot at the viewpoint.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about La Quebrada
How high do the clavadistas jump?
Up to about 35 meters.
When are there shows at La Quebrada?
Several times a day, with nighttime shows performed with torches.
Since when have jumps taken place at La Quebrada?
Since the 1930s.