General Information
Acapulco has a special magic that visitors and residents alike to remain fascinated by its incredible beauty and the hypnotic charm of its very own brand of enchantment. For a relaxed tropical paradise, Acapulco certainly is vibrant one --as a matter of fact, it literally never sleeps. With non-stop nightlife, great shopping centers and restaurants, this bustling seaside resort is alive and pulsating 24 hours a day.
It offers 257 hotels (with 19,000 rooms) from the Grand Tourism Category to tose below the 3 star status.
If you wake up early there are tours you can take that will show you the beautiful destination. There is also car/limousine rental.
El Boulevard de las Naciones (Nations Blvd.) is the way to get to the city if you are at the airport.
Once you are in the city, you can take a taxi, the cost of the transportation is preestablished. Its important to mention that the taxis provided by the hotels are more expensive, although they are reasonable.
There is also the bus service along the Costera Av. The "Calandrias" are also a way of transportation, these unique and colorful carriages can take you along the Costera Av.
Acapulco offers excitement other resorts only dream of. There is so much to see and do that visitors can easily set their own pace and take life as energetically or as leisurely as they like. By day, play along the dazzling beaches behind the luxury hotels that range from picturesque to palatial, or relax on one of the secluded, pristine beaches at Barra Vieja -- ideal for romantic tryst.
Dedicated shoppers can pamper themselves with world-class shopping. Mornings are the coolest and the most relaxing time to search for Mexican treasures. Acapulco offers a profusion of boutiques, galleries and handicraft stores along the Costera Boulevard. Some are in sleek, air-conditioned shopping malls like Plaza Bahia or La Gran Plaza, but if you are looking for handicrafts, gold, silver or unique pieces of art, so the Flea Markets such as El Parazal, in the downtown area, or La Diana are the best option.
Those who like to explore can visit Fort of San Diego Museum, which keeps centuries of history and culture in 12 expositions rooms, enjoying an excellent Acapulco's view from there; also take a leisurely ride in a horse-drawn carriage down the Costera Miguel Aleman, wide bay front boulevard flanked by host of beaches, hotels and restaurants; swim with dolphins at C.I.C.I Water Park or at Condesa Beach or sports enthusiasts can also enjoy the Shotover Jet boat ride on the Puerto Marques Lagoon, the rafting on the Papagayo River and any Tour on the Coyuca Lagoon or Tres Palos Lagoon.
Sunshine 360 days of the year, 12 miles of golden sand beaches and the lush greenery of the surrounding Sierra Madre Mountains combine to make Acapulco a paradise for those who prefer active vacations. Water sports take on new dimensions in the magnificent setting of Acapulco Bay, where sports enthusiasts can scuba dive to reefs and shipwrecks; go deep-sea fishing for marlin or sail fish; water-sky, or parasail.
Golf lovers have a choice of four picturesque and challenging, 18-hole championship courses, as well as the 9-hole Club de Golf Acapulco (on the Costera, next to the Acapulco Convention Center), and guests who want to work on their backhand can choose from more than 84 tennis courts located throughout the resort.
It would take several months of vacation to take in all the dining experiences Acapulco has to offer. More than 160 restaurants provide a myriad of dinning venues--from the finest in Mexican cuisine to international specialties. There are many restaurants nestled high in the hills surrounding Acapulco, while far below the lights of Acapulco Bay twinkle brilliantly in the night.
As the sun sets over Acapulco Bay, an ambiance of enthusiasm wafts over the city -- a gamut of experiences await. Its legendary excitement after dark is what really sets Acapulco apart from other destinations in Mexico. Head over to "Old Acapulco" to watch the daring divers at La Quebrada as they dive from cliffs bearing torches 135 feet into a rocky cove.
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Become a part of Acapulco's vibrant nightlife and dance from dusk ‘til dawn--an every night occurrence at the chic nightclubs and discotheques where the action just begins to heat up around midnight. For romantics, a quiet piano bar or stunning setting from which to watch the sparkling lights above the bay is never far away.
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Experience Acapulco's nonstop activities and this resort offers many others attractions, so you will be able to see that there are more to discover.
WEATHER
The climate is tropical and humid with sun the greater part of the year. July and August are the hottest months and the rainy season begins in June and runs through October. The winter season is a privileged time, barely humid.. The prevalent vegetation is tropical. The average temperature is 33°C and the minimum is 22°C.
GEOGRAPHICAL DESCRIPTION:
Acapulco is a privileged tourist destination with 2 splendid bays, Santa Lucia and Puerto Marques, both of incredible natural beauty and incredible cliffs, beautiful with beaches with varying waves surrounded by exotic tropical vegetation and protected by the Sierra Madre del Sur Mountains to the East and by Santa Lucia Bay to the West.
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
Acapulco can be described as an important deep sea port and coastal traffic, located on the Pacific Ocean, on the western side of the natural bay of Acapulco. The city is the municipal seat and is located a 16° 5´ latitude North and at 99° 54' longitude West, located a 385 kilometers approximately to the south of the City of Mexico and a 133 kilometers from the City of Chilpancingo, capital of the State of Guerrero.
EXTENSION OF THE BAY
The Bay measures 5 kilometers from East to West and 3 kilometers from North to South with a depth between 45 to 60 meters.
SURFACE
Acapulco has a territory of 1,882.6 square meters, which represents 2.95% of the state surface
