Acapulco
Mexico · Guerrero · 0 m
Description
Acapulco is a historic port and resort city on Mexico’s Pacific coast and one of the country’s most legendary seaside destinations. The city is known for its spectacular bay, long sandy beaches, tropical climate, and the famous cliff divers of La Quebrada. Acapulco combines maritime history and the glamour of its heyday as an international resort with lively city life, Mexican coastal culture, and spectacular sunsets. This iconic resort remains a symbol of classic Mexican Pacific tourism.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 5 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: December – March
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- La Quebrada cliff divers
- Acapulco Bay & Costera Miguel Alemán
- La Roqueta Island
- Sinfonía del Mar
- San Diego Fort & Acapulco Historical Museum
- Acapulco Zócalo & Cathedral
- Acapulco Malecón
- Caleta & Caletilla beaches
- La Roqueta Island boat trip
- Condesa Beach
- Icacos Beach
- Hornos & Hornitos beaches
- Golden Zone (Zona Dorada)
- Acapulco nightlife & beach clubs
- Chapel of Peace (Capilla de la Paz)
- Puerto Marqués Bay
- Majahua Beach
- Revolcadero Beach
- Barra Vieja Beach
- Pie de la Cuesta Beach & sunset
- Coyuca Lagoon
- Palma Sola archaeological site & petroglyphs
- El Veladero National Park
- Diego Rivera murals at Casa de los Vientos
- House of the Mask (Casa de la Máscara)
- Punta Diamante
- Acapulco Bay sunset sailing
- Sportfishing in Acapulco Bay
- Acapulco seafood & pescado a la talla
Getting there
- Airports:
- ACA
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry