If you also find yourself resting in the port of Acapulco, then you have to visit the Historical Museum “Fort of San Diego”, which preserves the history and culture of the city.
And when visiting this most important historical monument of the port, you will be able to know and learn about the history of this destination, the culture of the first settlers, the conquest of the seas.
In addition, the Manila galleons, the initial trade with China through the Philippines, missionary expeditions, pirate attacks and the siege during the War of Independence.
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This is the San Diego Fort Historical Museum
It is the emblematic historical monument of Acapulco, for its star design, classic of the Marquis of Vauban, military architect of Louis XIV, model of the Spanish forts. since the enthronement of the Bourbons after the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1715)
The place is a construction, with a geometric layout, in the shape of a pentagon or a five-pointed star, which tried to protect the galleons that arrived in Acapulco, at the end of their “turnaround” trip from Manila, with valuable goods of Chinese origin (silk, porcelain, brocade) and other places in the East; this trade lasted 250 years.
That is why the Fuerte de San Diego Museum is located in the Traditional Zone of Acapulco, in front of the Maritime Terminal, where international cruise ships arrive.
It has collections, both archaeological (from the Mezcala and Guerrero cultures, masks from the 18th century, a Chinese porcelain jar also from the 18th century, as well as silks and embroidery, an ancient silk kimono and Chinese coins from distant dynasties.
Collections of Chinese porcelain from different periods also play an important role, Mainly from the 18th and 19th centuries, some belonging to the Qing dynasty.
As well as plates, platters and cups from the East India Company, the generic name by which all porcelain is known. Originating in the Far East, it has been manufactured mainly in China since ancient times.
Currently, the exhibition halls are open, as well as the main square and the adarve (rooftop) with a spectacular view of the most beautiful bay in the world.
The Acapulco Historical Museum “Fuerte de San Diego” is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm, with a cost per person of 80 pesos, but on Sunday free entry for Mexican tourists and Acapulco residents.
Students, teachers, Senior citizens, children under 13 and retirees enter free upon presentation of identification.
