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Acapulco´s hazardous tradition. (La arriegada tradición de los Acapulqueños).

Since 1934 and with the aim of representing La Quebrada and Acapulco, the cliff diving technique has been improved over the years by jumping from 35 meters high...
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Since 1934 and with the aim of representing La Quebrada and Acapulco, the cliff diving technique has been improved over the years by jumping from 35 meters high. It is a very risky practice, and execution of these cliff dives depends a lot on the water height to achieve them. However, the dive is not the only risk that these divers take, inasmuch as they also climb the cliffs to reach the necessary height required in its realization.

The risk is high for the protagonists: they suffer injuries such as retinal detachment, perforated eardrum, injuries to the spine; among others. However, we must not forget that this sport is both an escape and an opportunity for local athletes to arise in international competitions.

La Quebrada has always been an emblem of Acapulco. It has represented tradition and custom for decades and has been a meeting place and entertainment for tourists and visitors.


Desde 1934 y con el objetivo de representar a La Quebrada y Acapulco, se perfecciona la técnica de clavados mediante el salto desde 35 metros de altura. Es una práctica muy arriesgada, y la ejecución de estos clavados depende mucho de la altura del agua para realizarlos. Sin embargo, el salto no es el único riesgo que toman los clavadistas, debido a que también escalan los acantilados para alcanzar la altura necesaria que se requiere en su realización.

El riesgo es alto para los protagonistas: Sufren lesiones como desprendimiento de retina, perforación del tímpano, lesiones en la columna vertebral; entre otros. A pesar de ello, no hay que olvidar que este deporte supone tanto una escapatoria como una oportunidad para que los deportistas acapulqueños se presenten en competencias internacionales.

La Quebrada siempre ha sido un emblema de Acapulco. Ha representado tradición y costumbre durante décadas y ha sido un punto de reunión y espectáculo para turistas y visitantes.


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