Where to Go | Acapulco

ADVENTURE TO ACAPULCO

Acapulco wraps around the Bay of Acapulco with deep but calm waters. The surprisingly deep waters opened a port to an international ship channel as early at 1565. Acapulco was the first to regularly welcome spices, treasures, and inventions from China and Europe.

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From this extensive knowledge and accessibility, Acapulco grew into a sophisticated port town. Elites from America and abroad love visiting Acapulco because of its sophistication and its gorgeous beaches. Even Elvis Presley esteemed Acapulco with his 1963 movie hit "Fun in Acapulco".

LOCAL ACTIVITIES

Within easy reach of Mayan Palace Acapulco are numerous options for sports or active enjoyment.

For further ideas or details, the Mayan Palace Concierge will be pleased to provide assistance.

Activities include:

Surfing
Deep sea fishing
Visiting nearby villages
Shopping and touring in Acapulco city center
Snorkeling
Jet skiing
Parasailing
ATV rentals
Horseback riding on the beach

CLIMATE

Sitting along the Punta Diamante, the Mayan Palace Acapulco has a steady breeze and
consistent sunshine. It is a tropical climate with warm humidity and temperate weather. Be
sure to pack a light sweater as the nights can get a little chilly.

Average Temperatures:

Month	Avg High	Avg Low	Month	Avg High	Avg Low
January	31°C/88°F	21°C/70°F	July	33°C/91°F	24°C/75°F
February	31°C/88°F	21°C/70°F	August	32°C/90°F	24°C/75°F
March	31°C/88°F	21°C/70°F	September	32°C/90°F	24°C/75°F
April	32°C/90°F	22°C/72°F	October	32°C/90°F	24°C/75°F
May	32°C/90°F	23°C/73°F	November	31°C/89°F	23°C/73°F
June	32°C/90°F	24°C/75°F	December	31°C/87°F	22°C/72°F

TRAVELING TO ACAPULCO

TRANSPORTATION

The Acapulco International Airport is 8.1 kilometers (5 miles) from the Mayan Palace Resort. It is served by Aeromexico, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, America West, Aviacsa, Continental Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Lineas Aereas Azteca, Sun Country and United Airlines. Private, hotel-chauffeured transportation is available for airport transfers. Taxi services and rental cars (4x4s are the most popular) are also available. There is valet and self-parking at the Mayan Palace Resort.

Once at the resort, guests can explore Mayan Palace by foot and by resort shuttle. Accommodations, the Brio Spa, gourmet restaurants, beaches and the Copra golf course are all on the resort property.

Neighboring Cities

Taxco
Xochicalco
Zihuatanejo

WHAT TO SEE AND DO?

CICI: Acapulco's largest water park, CICI welcomes thousands of visitors a year. They have water slides, wave pools, shows by trained seals and dolphins, and sky coaster rides. Admission charged at entrance.
La Quebrada: Experience divers standing over 100 feet above the narrow tidal channel. They perfectly time the waves as they dive into the channel miraculously missing the surrounding rocks. The shows are truly spectacular.
Santa Prisca in Taxco: This 18th century church is the spectacle of Taxco's silver mining industry. Taxco silver became known worldwide thanks to Acapulco's international sea port.
Xochicalco: Named a U.N. World Heritage Site, Xochicalco is a complex of excavated pyramids, ball courts, and other archeological findings. It is said that Xochicalco was once the center of learning for astronomers and religious leaders of the Mesoamerican culture.
Zocalo: Small boutiques, corner book stores, and cozy coffee shops line the street of Acapulco's city center. For the shopping diva, the Zocalo is a must see.