Guerrero
📍 Capital: Chilpancingo🏙️ 3 key cities💰 $650-$3,050/day
Overview
Guerrero is home to legendary Acapulco, the destination that put Mexico on the international tourism map in the 1950s. Although Acapulco faced difficult years, it's in full recovery with new restaurants, boutique hotels, and its unmatched bay. The state also offers Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo (a quiet, sophisticated beach), Taxco (magical silver town), and the Costa Chica with pristine beaches. Guerrero's cuisine is among Mexico's richest: pozole, pescado a la talla, and the famous Guerrero mezcal.
🌤️ Best time to visit
November to April: dry and warm weather (28-32°C/82-90°F). December-January is peak season. Easter Week in Taxco is unmissable. Avoid August-October for hurricanes and heavy rain.
🏙️ Key cities
Acapulco
Mexico's most spectacular bay. La Quebrada cliff divers, nightlife, Guerrero-style pozole, and beaches for every taste. In full renovation and more accessible than ever.
See full guide →Taxco
Silver Magical Town. Cobblestone streets, Santa Prisca church, silversmith workshops, and Mexico's most impressive Easter Week processions. 3 hours from Mexico City.
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
Two destinations in one: Ixtapa with modern resorts and Zihuatanejo with its fishing village charm. Playa La Ropa is one of the Pacific's most beautiful beaches. Excellent for families.
🚶 Where to walk
Traditional Acapulco: La Quebrada and Downtown
📍 Traditional Acapulco / Downtown
Start watching the cliff divers at La Quebrada (show at 7:15 pm, $55 MXN). Then walk to the Zocalo with its art deco cathedral and try pozole at the Central Market. If you have time, climb to Fort San Diego (historic museum with bay views).
🚌 Getting around
🚌 Estrella de Oro / Estrella Blanca
$300-$700First-class buses connect Acapulco with Mexico City (4-5h), Taxco (4h), and Zihuatanejo (4h). The terminal is on Cuauhtemoc Avenue. Night trips available.
💡 Mexico City-Acapulco via toll highway: 4 hours
🚐 Local vans
$12-$15Green vans run through Acapulco for $12-15 MXN. The Caleta-Cici route covers the main beaches. They're the cheapest way to get around but can be crowded.
💡 Ask the driver to let you know when you reach your stop
🍽️ Where to eat
Pozoleria Tia Calla
RestaurantAcapulco's most famous pozole. Green and white pozole with tostadas, avocado, and pork rind. Thursday is the traditional pozole day in Guerrero but here they serve it all week.
📍 Downtown Acapulco
⭐ Must try: Green pozole with pork and pickled pork skin tostadas
Barra Vieja
RestaurantNot a single restaurant but an area: the beach palapas of Barra Vieja. This is where pescado a la talla was born (butterflied fish with chile and lime grilled over wood). Dozens of palapas compete to offer you the best.
📍 Barra Vieja, Acapulco (30 min from downtown)
⭐ Must try: Talla-style fish with handmade tortillas and habanero salsa
🛡️ Safety
Stay in tourist zones: Zona Diamante, Costera, and main beaches. Avoid remote neighborhoods
Acapulco has greatly improved in safety but it's still wise not to walk alone at night outside tourist zones
Travel between cities during daylight. The toll highway (Mexico City-Acapulco) is safe and well-maintained
💰 Estimated daily budget
| Category | Budget | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| 🏨 Accommodation | $350 | $2,000 |
| 🍽️ Food | $150 | $450 |
| 🚌 Transport | $50 | $200 |
| 🎯 Activities | $100 | $400 |
| Total per day | $650 | $3,050 |