Isla de la Roqueta
Acapulco Bay 4 hrs
Explore a tranquil island with beaches, snorkeling, and a lighthouse.
Where to stay
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At a glance
Climate
Tropical
Languages
Spanish and English
Local currency
MXN
(MXN)
Local time
(GMT-6)
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Cost level
3 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Costera Miguel Alemán
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
10-15% expected
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
70 · Good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Pescado a la Talla
Ceviche Acapulqueño
Pozole Blanco
Tacos al Pastor
When to visit Acapulco
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: January, February
Busiest: Dec-Apr
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Jan85
Sunny, pleasant, dry
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Feb85
Sunny, warm, dry
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Mar80
Hot, sunny, dry
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Apr75
Very hot, sunny
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May65
Hot, humid, some rain
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Jun55
Rainy season starts
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Jul50
Frequent afternoon showers
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Aug50
Hot, humid, rainy
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Sept45
Wettest month, storms
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Oct55
Rain easing, humid
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Nov70
Pleasant, less rain
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Dec80
Sunny, warm, dry
Things to do in Acapulco
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
2 places
Mercado Central
Downtown 2 hrs
Immerse yourself in local life at Acapulco's bustling main market.
Best in the afternoon
2 places
Fort San Diego
Old Acapulco 2 hrs
Discover colonial history at this star-shaped fort and museum.
Papagayo Park
Costera Miguel Alemán 3 hrs
A large urban park offering playgrounds, a lake, and amusement rides.
Best in the evening
2 places
La Quebrada Cliff Divers
La Quebrada 0.5 hrs
Witness daring divers plunge into the ocean from towering cliffs.
Acapulco Bay Cruise
Acapulco Bay 2.5 hrs
Enjoy a scenic sunset or dinner cruise across the beautiful Acapulco Bay.
Any time of day
1 place
Condesa Beach
Costera Miguel Alemán 3 hrs
Relax on a lively beach known for watersports and vibrant atmosphere.
Things to book
Tours and activities in Acapulco
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
Standard tour
Cliff Divers Exhibition 2 Drinks + Tacos al Pastor Dinner & Beer
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Unstructured tour
Shared transfer from Acapulco Airport (ACA) - Acapulco
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Activity tour
Cliff Diver De Luxe with Different Options at "La Quebrada"
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Standard tour
Cliff Divers at La Quebrada Lunch Drinks & Shopping & More Drinks
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Activity tour
AfroMex Village Beach Horseback Ride -Crocs - Divers & City Tour
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Multi day tour
4 in 1 Combo tours for visitors in their first time
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Standard tour
Acapulco Legends, Traditions and Culture Tour
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Standard tour
Day Trip to Mexico City from Acapulco
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Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Acapulco
Straight-line distance from the centre of Acapulco.
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