Acapulco Travel Information

Acapulco Travel Information

Month - High/Low
January-March - 86/67
April-June - 88/72
July-September - 90/73
October-December - 87/71

Acapulco is on Central Standard Time

The peso is the Mexican form of currency. It is suggested that you exchange small amounts of U.S. dollars for pesos. Major credit cards are also widely accepted. A pocket calculator can also be helpful when you shop to help convert U. S. dollars to pesos. Bartering when shopping outside of the resort areas is practiced. U.S. dollars are accepted in the resort areas but keep in mind any change that is due back will be in pesos. One recommendation is to use a credit card which will present the daily currency exchange on your next billing statement.

Spanish is the official language. English is also widely spoken in the hotel areas

Proof of citizenship
Acceptable forms of proof of citizenship for U.S. citizens traveling between the U.S. and our International Destinations are a valid passport, OR a certified , state issued birth certificate with raised seal AND a valid government photo ID, a naturalization/citizenship certificate, Armed Forces' ID or discharge papers stating place of birth. It is the traveler's responsibility to provide proper documentation. Married women traveling with any documentation in their maiden name must supply a marriage license (a copy is acceptable).

Visitors can choose from many forms of ground transportation including car rentals and jeep rentals. Taxis and buses are inexpensive and plentiful, or hop on a calesa (horse-drawn carriage) and tour the city.

El Zocalo
The main square in downtown Acapulco which faces the Nuestra Senora de la Soledad Church

San Diego Fort
A fortress originally built in 1616 to guard the harbor from pirates

Magico Mundo Marino
Indoor and outdoor marine exhibits, water slides, scuba lessons and family fun

Isla Roqueta
A 10-minute boat ride from Caleta Beach brings you to the island. s gentle waters, snorkeling opportunities, restaurant and a unique zoo

Costera
One of the city. s main boulevards featuring restaurants, bars and shopping

Tres Palos/Coyuca Lagoon
See exotic vegetation, an ideal location for water sports

Papagayo Park
A 52-acre playland with carnival rides and an aviary

Cici
A water park for family fun

Guerrero Cultural Center
A museum and gallery

Centro Internacional Acapulco
Home of the Ballet Folklorico

Virgin of Guadalupe
Take a glass-bottomed boat tour from the Caleta Pier to see this submerged sculpture

Bullfights
Held on Sundays through the winter season and some holidays at the Plaza de Toros building.

Boxing and Wrestling
Boisterous spectators gather for matches held at the Plaza Coliseo, usually on Sunday and Wednesday evenings.

Artesanias Finas Acapulco
13,000 square feet of souvenir shopping

El Parazal Mercado de Artesanias
Local vendors in the downtown square

Municipal Market
A large collection of vendors selling just about everything

La Gran Plaza

Plaza Bahia

Plaza Condeza

Joyeria Margarita

Acapulco's festive and energetic nightlife is a vital part of this region's culture. Activity can begin after a long dinner and last until dawn.

The cuisine is diverse and most restaurants are alfresco (outdoors), offering marvelous views of Acapulco Bay.

Discos and nightclubs are popular, as well as establishments featuring flamenco dancers, stand-up comedy and live salsa music.

The Centro Acapulco (Convention Center) has several entertainment facilities that include mariachi and piano bars and hosts the locally renowned Indian Flyers of Papantla, a group who perform their daring "Flying Pole" dance suspended from 50-foot poles. The Center also holds native dance performances by the Acapulco Ballet Folklorico.

La Quebrada Cliff is another celebrated nighttime attraction. Men of all ages display their athletic grace and prowess by plunging 135 feet into a narrow cove from atop a torchlit natural rock wall.

For more information on any of these activities, contact our representative in Acapulco.