Guerrero · Mexico
Acapulco de Juárez travel guide
Acapulco de Juárez is a city in Guerrero, Mexico, home to about 659,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- ACA19 km · General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport
- Currency
- MXNpeso
- Time zone
- America/Mexico City
- Language
- Nahuatl, Spanish, Yucatec Maya
About
About Acapulco de Juárez
Acapulco de Juárez, commonly called Acapulco ( AK-ə-PUUL-koh, US also AHK-; Nahuatl languages: Acapolco), is a city and major seaport in the state of Guerrero on the Pacific coast of Mexico, 380 kilometres (240 mi) south of Mexico City. Located on a deep, semicircular bay, Acapulco has been a port since the early colonial period in Mexico's history.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Acapulco de Juárez
See
- La Quebrada Cliff Divers
- Zócalo
- Fort San Diego
- Pie de la Cuesta
- Puerto Marqués
- Isla de la Roqueta
Do
- El Rollo Acapulco
- El Veladero National Park
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When to go
The best time to visit Acapulco de Juárez
Acapulco de Juárez has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C; September is the wettest, with about 401 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Acapulco de Juárez: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA), about 19 km from the city centre in a straight line.
Getting in
Travelers by bus or car should note the cautions in "Stay safe" below. Many buses go from major cities (e.g. Mexico City) to Acapulco. Most buses are safe, fast and comfortable and usually not very expensive. Some bus lines offer student discounts. The Estrella de Oro bus line offers non-stop trips from Mexico City with service more like First Class on an airline: roomy seats, ride attendants, snacks and drinks, and free movies. A regular Estrella de Oro (double-decker) one-way ride is M$395 (pesos) (about US$20), while upgraded VIP bus service is M$520.
Getting around
Taxis are everywhere in Acapulco. Since they are unmetered, make sure that you agree on a fare before entering. Always negotiate; they can smell tourist money a mile away. The old Volkswagen beetle cabs are cheaper than newer air-conditioned cars. Shared cabs (usually white with yellow) run between major destinations and are very convenient. They usually display their destination in large letters and charge a flat fee of M$12, irrespective of distance.
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ACA · General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Acapulco de Juárez
Stay safe
For an average tourist, a common danger comes from local police. Bribery and extortion can be encountered at every step. For example, if you are driving a nice clean car, you can expect to be stopped and falsely blamed for driving through red lights (even if the traffic lights were turned off), not using mirrors, using traffic lanes wrongly or other minor infractions.
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Questions
Acapulco de Juárez: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Acapulco de Juárez?
Acapulco de Juárez has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C; September is the wettest, with about 401 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Acapulco de Juárez?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA), about 19 km from the city centre in a straight line.
What currency is used in Acapulco de Juárez?
peso (MXN).
Nearby
Destinations near Acapulco de Juárez
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.