Acapulco
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Neighbourhoods
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
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- Drink
- Sleep
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Introduction
Acapulco (website in Spanish) is a major port city and beach holiday destination on the southern coastline of Mexico, in the state of Guerrero. Long before Cancun took over its place, Acapulco was the party city in the country with bars open 24 hours and with kilometres of white stunning beaches around Bahía de Acapulco. It has lost a little of its magical sound (not in the least because of traffic, polution, crime and poverty) but is still a major port of call for large cruiseships doing trips along the Pacific coastline of North America.
Neighbourhoods
Sights and Activities
- La Quebrada Cliff Divers - since 1934 cliff divers make performances at the Quebrada.
- Zocalo - the town square.
- Isla de la Roqueta - get here by water taxi.
- Beaches in and near Acapulco - if you want to have some quieter areas go to Puerto Marquez.
Events and Festivals
Weather
Acapulco has a hot and humid climate with temperatures during the day between 31 and 35 degrees Celsius most of the year, the summermonths of May to October being a little warmer compared to the better wintermonths from December to March when it's also very dry and sunny and nights are significantly cooler as well. This is obviously the best time for a visit, as you will avoid the possibility of hurricanes and heavy rainshowers. It's more crowded though and prices are higher. November and May are good times for a visit, when you want to avoid crowds and still want to have decent weather.
Getting There
By Plane
Acapulco International Airport has flights to/from major cities in Mexico, the USA and Canada and even an occasional charter flight to the UK. Destinations include Mexico City, Houston, Guadalajara, Tijuana, Dallas, Chicago, Montreal, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Phoenix and Toronto.
By Train
By Car
You can travel by car along the Autopista in about 3,5 hours to Mexico City. You can rent cars from quite a few international and local companies, both downtown and at the airport.
By Bus
Regular bus services go to many large cities in the country, including Mexico City.
By Boat
There are no regular passenger services, but cruiseliners and cargoships stop here regularly so check if they have a berth for you to take you anywhere else along the Pacific coastline between San Francisco and Panama.
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAE Acapulco Astoria Mexico | Av. Costera Miguel Aleman | Hotel | 56 |
| Aguazul Inn | Av. Lopez Mateos #84 Fraccionamiento Las Playas, A | Guesthouse | 20 |
| K3 Acapulco Youth Hostel | Costera Miguel Aleman 116 Plaza Condesa, Fracc Club deportivo | Hostel | 79 |
| Kingdom Hostel | Carretera a Puerto Marqués Casi esquina con Glorieta de Puerto Marqués | Hostel | 100 |
| Oviedo | Costera Miguel Aleman 207 Acapulco Guerrero | Hotel | 67 |
| Villa del Angel Acapulco | Bahias de Hualtulco 3 , Barra de Coyuca Acakpulco, Guerrero | Guesthouse | 60 |
| Villas La Lupita | Cap. Antón de Alaminos #232 Fraccionamiento Magallanes | Hotel | 78 |
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