Acapulco : Mexico

Acapulco is located on the Pacific coast of Mexico in the state of Guerrero, and is a major seaport for shipping and cruise lines.  Acapulco is also Mexico’s largest beach and resort city, and became very popular with the rich and famous during the 1950’s.  During the next several decades it grew with many new resorts and expansion of the port. In the 2000s, the drug war in Mexico has had a negative effect on tourism inAcapulco, and gang violence continued to plague the city.   Since then, Acapulco has become safer with the government stepping up its fight against crime, but Cancun and La Paz have become the more popular Mexican destinations.   The population of the city of Acapulco is over 600,000, and is the largest city in the state.  Picture of Acapulco skyline courtesy of Wikipedia and Microstar; picture of Beach at Acapulco courtesy of Wikipedia and Gmasterman.

Acapulco offers many types of housing including single family homes, villas and condos and many timeshares.  As expected, the location and proximity to the beach will dictate prices.

Acapuco has beautiful beaches, tropical climate and is a resort city. The Mercado Central (Central Market) is an amazing place, selling just about everything. The sights and smells are out of this world.

 Acapulco does have a high crime rate, and is full of tourists, especially during the spring break season.

Those looking for a warm, sunny climate with beaches,  a low cost of living, and  night life would like living here. 

Tourism is the single most important economic factor of Acapulco.

Acapulco has a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons and even temperatures between the seasons.  The average January temperature is 80 degrees with the average July temperature not much different at 83 degrees.  Tropical storms and hurricanes are a threat from May through November.

Acapulco is a resort city and is known for it’s night life. It does have historical museums and places of interest, the most historic being San Diego Fort built in 1616, to protect the city from pirate attacks.  Acapulco hosts several festivals throughout the year.  Tripadvisor.com suggests the best fine dining options can be found along the city’s eastern shore of theAcapulco Bay, known as Carretera Escenica, or the Scenic Highway.