Before you go

Your trip to Acapulco.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Acapulco – Guerrero Destination Acapulco and Taxco

How to get there

Aeropuerto Internacional General Juan N. Álvarez (ACA) 25 km
Terminal de Autobuses Costera Acapulco 3 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Check before booking. Acapulco airport (ACA) is about 25 km from downtown, in the Zona Diamante, with taxis and shuttle vans. From Mexico City there are buses via the Autopista del Sol, about 380 km.

How many days

Three days: one for traditional Acapulco and La Quebrada, one for La Roqueta and the beaches, and one for the Zona Diamante or Pie de la Cuesta.

When to go

November to April is usually dry with calmer seas. From June to October there is more rain. During Holy Week and year-end the city fills up.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. Taxis and buses run along the Costera, and boats to La Roqueta depart from Caleta beach.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Acapulco

Morning
Fort of San Diego
Start with the Fort of San Diego, which houses a historical museum about the Manila Galleon and offers views over the bay.
Afternoon
La Roqueta
In the afternoon, take a boat from Caleta beach to the island La Roqueta and swim at the island’s calm beaches.
Late afternoon
Sunset at Pie de la Cuesta
In the late afternoon, go to Pie de la Cuesta, about 15 km west, to watch the sun set over the open sea.
Evening
La Quebrada
At night, watch the La Quebrada divers, who plunge from the cliff lit by torches.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

What to see in Acapulco?

La Quebrada, the Fort of San Diego, the Zócalo, the island La Roqueta, the Costera beaches and Pie de la Cuesta.

Are Acapulco’s beaches good for swimming?

The bay beaches, such as Caleta, Caletilla and those on La Roqueta island, generally have calm water. Open beaches like Revolcadero and Pie de la Cuesta have strong waves.

What is Pie de la Cuesta?

A stretch of sand about 15 km to the west, between the open sea and the Coyuca lagoon, known for its sunset.

What was the Manila Galleon?

The shipping route that linked Acapulco to the Philippines from 1565 to 1815, carrying silver and bringing silks and spices from Asia.

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