Acapulco is Mexico’s classic Pacific resort, famous for its sweeping bay, nightlife and cliff divers at La Quebrada. The city was badly damaged by Hurricane Otis in 2023 and some hotels have been rebuilding, so check that your hotel is fully open before you book.
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Acapulco has long been a Pacific cruise port on Mexican Riviera and Panama Canal itineraries, though calls have been less frequent in recent years.
The main hotel strip along the bay, with beaches, restaurants and nightlife.
Newer resorts and condos south-east of the bay, toward the airport.
The older town near the zócalo and La Quebrada, with simpler, cheaper hotels.
A quiet strip of beach and lagoon north-west of the city, known for sunsets.
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December–April is dry and sunny but the busiest; the rainy season runs roughly June–October, and hotel rates are lower.
Many have reopened, but some were still rebuilding — check recent reviews and confirm with the hotel before booking.
Old Acapulco around the zócalo has the simplest and cheapest rooms; the Zona Dorada has the most choice.
At La Quebrada in Old Acapulco, where divers perform several times a day.