Acapulco Travel Guide

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In Acapulco, you can opt for a lively party vibe by staying in the city, with its creative food scene, bustling waterfront promenade, and lively nightlife. Or you can escape to nearby villages where a beach chair, bucket of cold beers, and a good book is about as much excitement as you'll find.

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Acapulco Hotels

Snowbirds from the United States and Canada show up all winter, but the busiest times are Christmas week, Easter week, and during July and August, when...read more

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Acapulco Restaurants

Most people come to Acapulco for the sun, but dining comes in a close second. Fresh seafood is on every menu, supplied daily by local fishermen. You can...read more

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Things To Do in Acapulco

Avenida Costera Miguel Alemán hugs the Bahía...read more

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Acapulco Experiences

  • Top Reasons to Go

    Indulging in the most popular activity in town: Eating out is all the rage. You can sample cuisines from around the world or feast on classics... Read more

  • One Man's Metal

    In less than a decade William Spratling transformed Taxco into a flourishing silver center not seen since colonial times. In 1929 the writer-architect... Read more

  • Acapulco Background

    Archaeological evidence indicates that people first inhabited Acapulco around 3000 BC, growing crops and fishing. Around 1500 BC the area was... Read more

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