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Dramatically nestled between jagged mountaintops and a wide, horseshoe-shaped namesake bay, Acapulco is beginning to shed its hard-partying persona, as young families and stylish travelers reclaim the scenic town. Chic hilltop restaurants are giving the tequila joints a run for their money, and manicured resorts are starting to outnumber budget motels. With plenty of construction under way, including some high-end condo developments, Acapulco is looking more and more like its old jet-set self.
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Use this interactive map to explore the sights that await you in Acapulco. Click on a camera to see a 360° view. Click on a hotel to see the hotels in that area.
| | | | | Acapulco—the queen of Mexican beach destinations—is known for her fine resorts, outstanding dining and nightlife, and festive atmosphere. Situated on the Pacific Coast, Mexico’s oldest and most urban beach destination is known as the birthplace of parasailing, swim-up bars, pyramid-shaped hotels, and cliff diving. | | | | When to go | | High season runs from mid-December through Easter week; value season starts after spring break. Lush Acapulco enjoys warm, tropical weather all year long. From June through October, expect daily rain and warm temperatures. | | | | Are we there yet? | Flight times
6 to 7.5 hours (via Mexico City or Houston) from Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York
Drive times
Airport to resort areas: 20 to 30 minutes
Acapulco to Taxco: 2.5 hours
Mexico City to Acapulco: 3.5 hours (via toll road) | | | | Must-see sights | | Visit Old Acapulco’s picturesque sights, including Nuestra Senora de la Soledad church, the San Diego Fort, and the zócalo (town square).
Ride in one of the brilliantly colored horse-drawn carriages that promenade along the Costera oceanfront drive, gliding past restaurants, shops, and nightclubs.
Bask in the sun at Caleta and Caletilla beaches, two picturesque coves separated by the Mágico Mundo Marino aquarium. | |
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| | | | | Ask the locals for tips on the best locations to watch the La Quebrada cliff divers’ breathtaking, 136-foot leap into the Pacific surf.
Artist Diego Rivera spent 18 months creating a 60-foot-long mural of tiles, seashells, and stones at the Casa Dolores Olmeda, where he spent the last 2 years of his life.
Be sure to try typical Acapulco cuisine, especially picaditas—thick corn tortillas topped with chile sauce, vegetables, cheese—and fish tamales with yerba santa. | |
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