Acapulco de Juárez

如何抵達

Travelers by bus or car should note the cautions in "Stay safe" below.

By bus Many buses go from major cities (e.g. Mexico City) to Acapulco. Most buses are safe, fast and comfortable and usually not very expensive. Some bus lines offer student discounts. The Estrella de Oro bus line offers non-stop trips from Mexico City with service more like First Class on an airline: roomy seats, ride attendants, snacks and drinks, and free movies. A regular Estrella de Oro (double-decker) one-way ride is M$395 (pesos) (about US$20), while upgraded VIP bus service is M$520. VIP service includes a marble lounge inside the regular Acapulco bus terminal with TVs, drinks, and newspapers. Depending on the bus, the ride takes 5-5½ hours in comfort. They search you and pat you down for weapons before leaving. See Bus travel in Mexico for further information.

By car There is a modern four-lane highway from Mexico City to Acapulco (Autopista del Sol). It is somewhat expensive, but will take you there in 3½ hours, approximately, if you don't stop on the way. Be sure to have cash on hand as there are plenty of tolls, or "casetas" along the way. The Autopista is not continuous; there is a break in two sections where the road is rougher, so a car with good tires is a must. Traffic and parking in Acapulco are difficult.

By plane 1 Acapulco International Airport (Juan N. Alvarez) (ACA IATA). Well connected domestically and internationally. Flights from Mexico City to Acapulco take approximately 35 minutes. Ground transportation from the airport to the major tourist area of La Costera takes more or less the same time. Round-trip fares depending on the season and class, range from US$23 to US$50.

當地交通

By car Taxis are everywhere in Acapulco. Since they are unmetered, make sure that you agree on a fare before entering. Always negotiate; they can smell tourist money a mile away. The old Volkswagen beetle cabs are cheaper than newer air-conditioned cars. Shared cabs (usually white with yellow) run between major destinations and are very convenient. They usually display their destination in large letters and charge a flat fee of M$12, irrespective of distance. You should not have to pay more than M$50 per cab ride within the Costera area but fares can reach as much as M$120 for rides from La Costera to La Quebrada, Princess Hotel (Revolcadero Beach) and the airport. Alternatively most hotels can arrange for taxi transportation for a fixed fare (usually inflated). Prices will usually be about 50% more expensive than for a taxi hailed on the street. There are several public transportation options: Yellow cabs are M$12 per person; buses are M$8 for non-air-conditioned, M$9.50 for air-conditioned, and M$10 (after buying a card for M$10) for AcaBus, a new system started in January 2017. Because of the sheer amount of taxis here, when one is dining out it is often worthwhile for them to offer a round trip and simply wait around while you have your meal, and they will not charge extra. Private autos: It is generally unwise to try to drive yourself around Acapulco. Traffic is heavy and drivers aggressive, parking is scarce, streets do not run in a neat grid, and even change names unexpectedly. Most, if not all streets lack signs indicating their name. In addition, foreign tourists driving rental cars can become targets of the Acapulco police officers, who will accept payment (~M$400) for violations in person at the time of pullover, without providing a receipt or proof of violation or clearing of the violation.

By bus Buses are worth experiencing even if you don't want to travel on them. Destinations are printed on the front window of each bus. There is no need to be at

必看景點

1 La Quebrada Cliff Divers. No visit to Acapulco is complete without watching the cliff divers perform their impressive jumps into the shallow stream of water of dangerous tides that forms in the bottom part of La Quebrada. They have been doing it since 1934. You can see the dives from a small platform by the cliff for a small entrance fee, or eat at the La Perla restaurant which offers a good view of the divers. Showtime at 13:00, 19:30, 20:30 and 21:30. (updated May 2023) 2 Zócalo. Zócalo, Acapulco's town square, lies on the western side of La Costera. It's cool, shady and peaceful during the daytime. There are two fountains and many mature, multi-trunked trees that are a sight in themselves. The Zócalo tends to expose more local culture than other, more tourist-centric, areas. Zócalo contains Acapulco's cathedral, as well as many restaurants ranging in size from sidewalk bistros and tiny street-corner kitchens. Many of the smaller restaurants will provide full dinners for as little as M$35. The Zócalo at night is worth experiencing. Between 20:00 and 23:00 the place is flooded with locals & chilangoes. Clowns entertain the crowd for tips. One is dressed as some sort of Aztec warrior/statue thing. He is silver from head to toe. (updated May 2023) 3 Fort San Diego (Fuerte de San Diego), Hornitos, ☏ +52 744 482 1114. Tu-Su 09:00 - 17:00, closed M. 16th century Spanish fortress, built to defend the Acapulco harbor against pirates. The Manila-Acupulco trade route was very important during the colonial era of the Spanish Empire, linking the colonies of New Spain and the Philippines. The fort was damaged by an earthquake in 1776, but rebuilt. It is a classic 5-pointed star shaped fort with bastions on each point. The fort houses a historical museum that includes exhibits about the colonial era, the Mexican War of Independence and the Mexican Revolution. It also houses a gallery about the Mezcala culture, one of the least understood of the Indigenous cultures of North Am

體驗活動

1 El Rollo Acapulco. A water park right by the main beach. Especially nice for kids. Entrance is M$100 and it features many different pools and slides, a Skycoaster (a mix between a swing and a bungee jump) and a dolphinarium. Dolphin shows are on offer, and so is one hour swims with the dolphins - a lifetime memory for US$120. (updated May 2023) There are several more attractions, including golf courses, night clubs and post-Hispanic fortifications. Nightlife in Acapulco is pretty much fun, and many places are suited for tourism including "El Alebrije", "Disco Beach" and "Palladium", this last having an awe-inspiring sight of the whole bay of Acapulco.

2 El Veladero National Park, Parque el Veladero. 09:00 - 17:00. The national park preserves a wilderness area around the hill known as Cerro El Veladero. Near the Colonia Palma Sola is a rocky area with prehistoric petroglyphs carved on 18 granite boulders. Climbing to the top of the hill follows a long hike with 500 steps. The engravings represent human faces and bodies, animals, and geometric figures. The park itself can be reached by taxi. (updated Apr 2023)

購物

1 La Isla Shopping Center, Boulevard de Las Naciones No. 18 Lote 1, Mza V Col. Playa Diamante. La Isla is an upscale, outdoor shopping center on the outskirts of Acap