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About Acapulco

Acapulco is a Mexican city located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the state of Guerrero and is the largest coastal city in the country. The official name is Acapulco de Juarez. While in colonial times the city was famous for its port and harbour, today it has become synonymous with luxury and ultra-luxury resorts. Acapulco has the oldest and most established seaside resort in the country. Its popularity began to increase after the 1950s and became a favorite vacation spot of many Hollywood stars. In addition to tourism, the city's economy also benefits from cotton, coffee and sugar exports.
 
Unfortunately, recent drug wars, fueled by rival drug cartels, has hurt both the security situation as well as international reputation of Acapulco. However, both the local and federal governments have taken steps to correct this in the last few years. The city is divided into the old city, which is dominated by traditional architecture, and the new city, which sprawls out along the coastline and consists of luxury high-rise hotel and condos.
 
La Quebrada is popular with both the youth of the city as well as adventure seekers who like to jump into the sea in a rather dangerous fashion. La Costera is what locals call the 11-kilometer coastal strip of popular beaches, including Icacos, Hornos, the Papagayo and Playa Tamarindos.
 

Transportation to Acapulco City Center from Airport

General Juan N. Alvarez Intl. - Acapulco Intl. Airport

Alvarez Airport is located 26 km of the city center. For travelling to the city center from the airport in a comfortable way, it is possible to benefit from many options such as taxi, bus, metro or hotel shuttle.

Hotel Shuttle

You can get detailed information about the hotel shuttles by contacting your hotel before your travel. In addition, you can list the accommodation centers offering shuttle service for their guests and get in contact with one of them to learn more about this service. Generally, hotels offer shuttle service optionally.

Taxi

Travelling to Alvarez city center from the airport costs about 30-45 dollars. You should keep in mind that if you have much luggage, this amount can increase.

Bus

You can reach the city center in about 45 minutes with the buses that you can get on from the stations located outside the airport. You can comfortably reach the city center from the airport thanks to the reservations that you will make online or with the tickets that you will buy from the bus agencies.

Train

You can quickly reach the city center from the airport with the railway network connecting different terminals with each other. The trains offer service for 24 hours. You can get off the train at the station closest to your hotel thanks to the railway system which is close to the metro stations.

Metro

Metro, which is one of the most commonly preferred transportation alternatives, is accepted as the most budget-friendly transportation system although it is slow. You can reach your destination from the airport in minimum one hour by getting off the metro station closest to your hotel.

Ride-Sharing

You can get on another passenger’s car by paying a certain amount for travelling to the city center from the airport. This is one of the most commonly used methods by tourists.

Car Rental

At the airport, there are many companies that you can visit for renting a car. You can make a reservation by contacting one of the car rental companies before your travel. You can also ask your hotel to find a reliable company for you.

Weather in Acapulco

DayMin - Max
WednesdayMin 22ºC - Max 31ºC
ThursdayMin 23ºC - Max 31ºC
FridayMin 22ºC - Max 30ºC
SaturdayMin 21ºC - Max 29ºC
SundayMin 20ºC - Max 29ºC

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