DESTINATION

Acapulco is the largest and most spectacular tourist resort on the Mexican Pacific coast. As a result of its stunning beaches, exuberant natural surroundings and wonderful climate, this port has been dubbed the Pearl of the Pacific. It is the most popular holiday resort in Mexico and Latin America, since its functional, modern infrastructure has had very little impact on its original beauty or attractions.

Set in gorgeous natural surroundings, Acapulco offers an enormous range of attractions and activities. Calm, sunny beaches and exuberant vegetation that surrounds one of the loveliest bays in the Pacific blend seamlessly with major hotel complexes, superb restaurants and wonderful nightclubs.

Acapulco has something to suit every taste and budget and offers a range of activities for the whole family. The main attraction of the bay are its more than twenty beaches, each with a distinct atmosphere, where you can choose your favorite water sport. Enthusiasts will find ample opportunities for sports fishing, diving, water skiing and snorkeling. There are also several ecological areas that are ideal for picnics and horse back riding, as well as golf courses and tennis courts.
It also boasts a variety of restaurants offering everything from regional to international cuisine. The port’s nightlife is intense and extremely diverse, offering something for every taste.

Acapulco is located 326 km away from the Federal District along the Autopista del Sol, and 411 km away by the old federal highway no. 95. It also boasts an excellent international airport

Acapulco is on Central Time and observes Daylight Savings Time.

Banking and business hours

In Mexico the banks open during the week, from 9 AM to 4 PM; some are open until 7:30 PM, and on Saturdays from 10 AM to 1:30 PM, in several malls.

There are ATMs that operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in some, is offered the VISA or MASTERCARD service used by most of the international credit cards.

Generally, in Mexico, business hours are, from 10 AM to 8 PM, during the week or from Tuesday to Sunday. In the suburbs some shops are open until 9 PM or 10 PM. In the rest of the country, during the week, business are open, from 8 AM to 2 PM and from 4 PM to 8 PM, on Sundays they remain open half day.

Nutritional habits

The Mexican people eat 3 daily meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Breakfast is generally between 6 AM and 10 AM, lunch between 1 PM and 4 PM and dinner between 8 PM and 10 PM. However, most restaurants are open all day long.

Tips

In the restaurants, as opposed to other countries, the service is not charged on the bill. It is customary to leave a tip of 10% of the consumption.

Electrical Current

In Mexico you will find an electrical current of 120 Volts, 60 cycles AC.

Health Advice

In México, consideration should be given to the nutritional habits. Excess should be avoided, and a light diet followed at the beginning of your stay. Like anywhere else in the world, you are advised to drink bottled water, and care should be taken when part taking of regional specialties

BUSES

If you decide to continue your trip to Acapulco by bus, take a cab (we recommend to buy your ticket inside the airport, for your own safety) to Terminal de Autobuses de Tasqueña (Tasqueña bus station).

BUSES

RELATED LINKS

SIDE TRIPS

ACAPULCO VR TOURS

ATTRACTIONS

ACAPULCO MAPS

ACCOMODATION

DOMESTIC AIRLINES

EMERGENCY TELEPHONES

MEDICAL SERVICES

PHARMACIES

CONSULATES

CREDIT CARD/TRAVELER CHECKS

BANKS

PUBLIC PHONE CHARGES

OTHER LINKS