Top Religious Sights (Self Guided), Acapulco

Centro De Amistad Cristiana Internacional, Spanish for the "International Organization of Churches," is a Christian organization with churches in several countries. The church is filled with the Holy Spirit and the central rule is to obey the Bible, its scripture, and the words of the religious doctrine.

Betel is a little Baptist church located in the Real de Acapulco neighborhood of the city (near the crossroad of Cerrada de Zacatecas and Michoacan). The pastor of the church, Victor Hugo Galicia Ramos, describes the church as "the house of God and the Gates of Heaven."

Iglesia Nacional Presbiteriana Maranatha is a contemporary church situated in the Vista Alegre section (Rio de Balsa Street) of Acapulco. The church, its novitiates, and pastor Ignacio Castañeda Baños helped preserve God’s word and direct the people to faith in God.

Centro Cristiano Camino De Santidad is a Pentecostal church located on the Avenue Constituyentes, in the Vista Alegre neighborhood. The church is also situated close to the Iglesia Nacional Persbiteriana Maranatha and a football stadium. Centro Cristiano Camino De Santidad is famous for its warm atmosphere, soft lighting, and its kind pastor, Cándido Elías Salmeron.

Centro Cristiano Internacional Fuente De Agua Viva is an Evangelic basilica located on the famous Acapulco Avenue in the Cuahtemoc district. The church gathers people and their families at mass, which is held by Fernando Montoya Morales.

The Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Carmen is a pleasant church located at the crossroad of Ignacio Zaragoza and Alatamirano. The church is named after Señora del Carmen, a patron of Acapulco who is considered a saint. The church features a lot of historical significance and is also an appropriate example of the colonial architecture.

Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Soledad is the most famous and popular church of Acapulco. A bizarre structure built in 1930, the cathedral served as a film set in the beginning. Later on it was changed into a place of worship. Its design is a result of Moorish, Spanish, and native influences. The cathedral has a distinguishable blue dome and Byzantine towers similar to the ones of mesquites. The interior is decorated with glazed tiles and the floor is covered with golden mosaics. You can also see an extensive collection of religious items.

Why You Should Visit:
Located in the heart of the Zocalo square and very picturesque, with splendid valuable metals and artwork inside.

Tip:
They have an excellent vocal choir on Sundays, should you wish to attend the Eucharistic celebration.