Acapulco

Since the 1930s, Acapulco has been known for being the destination of choice for world-renowned celebrities, and to date, continues to be among Mexico’s most iconic and beautiful beach destinations. Famous for its ever-changing landscape, global gastronomy, unmatched sunsets, perfect year-round climate, warm waters, and impressive hospitality infrastructure coupled with friendly Mexican service, Acapulco serves as the perfect vacation destination for visitors.

As one of the country’s most visited cities, Acapulco offers experiences and activities for travelers of all ages and backgrounds such as relaxation by its pristine beaches, a wide variety of oceanfront and adventure sports, cultural and natural landmarks, and exceptional international cuisine. Home to five distinct golf courses, hotels and resorts with comprehensive packages for weddings, state-of-the-art facilities and services for the meetings and events industry, Acapulco welcomes travelers through various ports of entry including direct international flights from the U.S. and via

SUN & BEACH

Acapulco is a paradisiac port city where you can thoroughly enjoy the sun, the sand, and the sea. There are over 12 miles of beaches from Barra Vieja to Pie de la Cuesta, where you will find those with classical golden sand like Hornos, Condesa, Caleta & Caletilla, which are ideal for practicing any of the multiple aquatic sports to be found at this beach destination or simply to enjoy a bit of rest and relaxation to the crashing sound of the waves while the rays of sun caress your body providing a perfect suntan. Acapulco is the beach destination for excellence where you will have the most enjoyable fun at any spot along the Pacific Coast. Check out the best and most famous beaches in Acapulco, each with its unique charm, which are as follows:

CALETA Y CALETILLA

By tradition, Acapulco’s favorite beaches, and famous among jet setters of the 50’s and 60’s, these  beaches are protected naturally by the Roqueta Island, which takes the brunt of the currents from the Pacific Ocean and allows for Caleta and Caletilla to enjoy gentle waves and lovely sand, ideal for the youngest members of the family.

HORNOS Y HORNITOS

Located on the Northeastern part of the bay, these beaches are lined with a series of restaurants offering the best quality and variety of seafood for your enjoyment, along with the pleasant scenery and the warmth of the sun. Access to these beaches is right on the main Costera Miguel Aleman Avenue.

LA ROQUETA

The Roqueta Island is directly across from the Caleta & Caletilla beaches, where there is a dock from which you can get transportation to the island. The crossing is an attraction for the visitor because it is made in glass-bottom boats, through which one can see various marine species and a statue of the fishermen’s Virgin at the bottom of the Boca Chica canal, as this stretch of water is called.

PLAYA TAMARINDOS

Also to the North East of the bay is a beach of soft sand and gentle waves, charmed by numerous coconut palms that provide welcomed shade to those who visit with their families in the late afternoon.

CONDESA

Located at the center of the bay in Acapulco’s Golden zone, Condesa beach is known for its great tourist and commercial activity. Waves at this beach go from medium to large size and are ideal for those wanting to ride the waves in on a boogie board. Its festive atmosphere is ideal for meeting new friends, apart from the fact that along this beach there are several restaurants and bars which serve the public from early afternoon, all of which creates a festive mood that promises fun from sunrise to sunset.

GUITARRÓN

Located South of the Naval Base, these smaller beaches are at the foot of rock formations where abundant vegetation surrounds beautiful beach homes.

PICHILINGUE

This beach, surrounding the Bay of Puerto Marqués is famous for the residences and imposing architectural beach homes that belong to famous personalities from Mexico and other parts of the world. This splendid view can be better appreciated cruising the area on a yacht.

BARRA VIEJA

If you take a turn off to the right on the road to the airport when you see the sign to “Tres Vidas” and drive about 16 miles, you’ll reach “Barra Vieja”. It’s an open-sea beach several miles long and popular among Acapulco residents and visitors who delight in eating the famous a la talla fish and like to rent horses to ride along the beach enjoying a breathtaking sunset.

BONFIL

Located a bit over a mile from the road that leads to Barra Vieja, Bonfil has long, beautiful beaches, ideal for walking or horseback riding. Surfing is a popular sport here, and the beach restaurants serve delicious seafood.

PIE DE LA CUESTA

Internationally famous for having the most spectacular sunsets, Pie de la Cuesta is a beach on the open-sea, and is frequented by those who especially like horse-back riding or just relax on a hammock enjoying a good plate of seafood, a beer and a fantastic sunset.

PUERTO MARQUÉS

This is an extensive bay surrounded by mountains, covered with tropical vegetation, and dotted with beautiful beaches that allow visitors to relish in the gentle ocean waves. Among its best beaches are Playa Marqués and the Majahua beach, which are ideal for water skiing, sailing, and fishing.

REVOLCADERO

Located on the ocean side of the airport highway, just beyond Puerto Marqués, it faces the Pacific Ocean directly, with big and continuous waves, with a strong undertow for which great caution is recommended when swimming there. The Revolcadero is a unique stretch of beach several miles long, and ideal for enjoying the beauty of the open sea.

Acapulco holds Blue Flag certifications for five of its beaches, Icacos I and II, Revolcadero I and II, and Pie de la Cuesta. Blue Flag is an international program certifying beaches and marinas with the objective of rewarding coastal destinations that have achieved excellence in environmental management, in the quality of safety and hygiene facilities, application of educational activities and environmental information, and reaching optimum water quality levels. It has the support and validation of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the United Nations Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (UNESCO), the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

CULTURE

While some people have fun sunbathing on the beach, or dancing till dawn, there are other options for those who wish to discover the cultural aspects of Acapulco. Acapulco is an exciting city with beautiful places and many years of history and culture to discover. It is a living witness to the times of the conquest, the War of Independence and modern times. Don’t miss the opportunity to take time to visit some of the places that have been a part of history.

FORT OF SAN DIEGO

This marvelous architectural jewel should be an obligatory visit during your stay in Acapulco. Built in 1616 to defend the port against pirate attacks, the fort now houses the History Museum of the Fort of San Diego. It has 12 permanent exhibition rooms and 1 offering temporary exhibitions. It has an interesting collection of objects related to the Galleons, religious objects used on a daily basis, fabrics, maps and old drawings.

HISTORIC NAVAL MUSEUM

Located in the golden area, the Historic Naval Museum of Acapulco has a large part of the history and culture of the Bay of Santa Lucia, which for more than 250 years was the principal port of commerce on the Pacific Coast. It has a consulting library specializing in maritime themes, the workshop for building ship models is open to the public and visitors can observe the step-by-step construction of the naval models. You can also admire the use of plans, materials and techniques corresponding to the construction of the original ship.

MASKS MUSEUM

Located in the Cultural Corridor of Acapulco, next to the San Diego Fort Museum, it features a diversity of artistic and artisan manifestations of all cultures that reflect their identities through masks. The museum exhibits 285 pieces that are part of a collection of more than 500 masks from different regions of the State of Guerrero, as well as other states of the Mexican Republic, and countries such as Egypt, United States, Indonesia, Italy, Thailand, China, Japan, Ceylon, India, Portugal, Spain, Germany, and Canada.

MUSEUM OF THE SEVEN REGIONS

This museum, part of Acapulco’s Cultural Corridor, was founded with the aim of promoting and disseminating the culture of the State of Guerrero. It offers a space for painters, sculptors, writers, artisans, and artists in general to exhibit their beautiful work. Currently, the museum exhibits a collection of paintings and sculptures by Acapulco authors such as Casiano García, Flor Molina and David de León.

Admission is free and the museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.