Top Acapulco Day Trips

Explore Acapulco with a guide on a full-day tour that includes a diving show. Ride in an air-conditioned van to landmarks including the Fort of San Diego, the Exekatlikalli House (House of Winds), the historic Los Flamingos hotel, and Our Lady of the Solitude Cathedral in the Zocalo (main square). You'll also watch the cliff divers splashing into the ocean and have time for souvenir shopping before returning to your hotel. Includes entrance fees, transportation, guide, drinks, and hotel pick-up and drop-off.

Don't leave the waters behind on your next port of call: instead, embark on a small boat tour of Acapulco's lush Coyuca Lagoon. With tropical flora that includes floating water hyacinths and mangrove forest, this freshwater body often doubles for Asia in Hollywood films. Savor a buffet lunch while cruising through the spectacular jungle-like setting, keeping an eye out for white herons, storks and numerous other bird species as you go. This shore excursion features round-trip transport and the expertise of a bilingual guide.

This Acapulco tour is the easiest way to visit the Tehuacalco archaeological site in just a few hours, without having to plan transport. Hidden in the Sierra Madre Mountains of southern Mexico, Tehuacalco served as the ceremonial center of the Yope civilization. Your half-day excursion includes a guided tour of the archaeological site, a typical Mexican lunch, and hotel or port pickup and drop-off.

When in Acapulco, watching the cliff divers is an absolute must-see. Observe the daring divers at the most magical time of day during an evening experience of La Quebrada Cliff Divers in Acapulco. As well convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, your tour includes a table that boasts a great view of the divers and two drinks, including wine, beer, and cocktails.

Treat yourself to a romantic dinner and watch the famous cliff divers of Acapulco at La Perla. Located in the historic El Mirador hotel—and overlooking the Pacific Ocean—La Perla will serve up a 3-course dinner while the cliff divers plunge into the water below. Hotel/cruise ship pickup, guided tour, and two glasses of wine or cocktails included.

Enjoy a smooth and stress-free vacation from the moment you touch down in Acapulco with a round-trip airport transfer. Sail past enormous taxi lines and crowded bus terminals as you travel directly to your hotel from Acapulco International Airport. When your time in Mexico comes to an end, your return journey to the airport will be equally efficient with direct transportation to your departure flight.

When your cruise ship docks on Acapulco's port, embark on a tour that allows you to sightsee in addition to participating in a baby turtle release ceremony. The sightseeing tour hits all the Acapulco highlights, including La Quebrada, Diego Rivera's mural, and the Chapel of Peace. These two activities would be challenging to organize on your own with a short time in port; this tour combines them and arranges all the details in advance.

Watch Acapulco's most talented performers take high diving to a new level on with this cliff diving show in Acapulco, one of the area's premier attractions. Go with a guide to find the best viewpoints and learn about the history of the extreme sport, and even get a chance to meet the performers for a photo op after the show.

Get to know Acapulco's highlights on this comprehensive city tour. With your guide's commentary to shed light on the daily life of local residents, as well as the history and future of this bustling city, visit the landmarks that make up the city's heart. Stops include the Cliff Divers, the Chapel of Peace, the Vallarino Turtle Camp, and others. Round-trip hotel transportation included.

There’s not better way to enjoy the beauty of Acapulco’s bay than on a yacht, cruising the Pacific Ocean with a fruity cocktail in hand. On this 2.5-hour sunset or moonlight cruise, you’ll enjoy the luxury of an open bar and listen to live music as you sail beneath the colorful or star-studded night sky. Choose between a 4:30pm and 10:30pm departure time and capture views of La Roqueta Island and Acapulco’s striking coastline.

Dive into Acapulco's history and heritage with a local guide who shares the highlights of the city. See the Fort of San Diego, The Cathedral, Diego Rivera's mosaic mural, and check out the shopping options at the municipal market (Mercado Municipal). You'll also watch the cliff divers jump from dizzying heights at La Quebrada, stop at the Flamingo Hotel—historically popular with Hollywood stars, and have time to purchase lunch at a charming restaurant on the beach. Includes guide, entrance fees, and hotel or port pickup and drop-off.

Immerse yourself in Mexican tradition and discover Mexican culture as you tour the Taxco Silver town and the new discovered prehispanic mine on a trip from Acapulco. We take you from Santa Prisca de Taxco, to Taxco, Zanfeld, to Mina Prehispánica de Taxco, and Parque Nacional Grutas de Cacahuamilpa. At Taxco, we have planned a 7-hour itinerary for you so you can tour the city to your satisfaction. 

Take a break from the beach to experience Mexico’s cultural richness on this all-day tour. Travel by air-conditioned minivan to Mexico City for four hours of sightseeing. Admire the city’s historic center and check out the ruins of Templo Mayor—the center of the Aztec universe—the Metropolitan Cathedral, Bellas Artes and more. Witness the archaeological marvel of Teotihuacan, with its ancient temples, pyramids and Avenue of the Dead.

Explore the town of Taxco on this all-day tour from Acapulco. Wander around this small colonial city, located in the north Sierra Madre Mountains, with cobblestone streets, white stucco houses with red-tiled roofs, and wrought-iron balconies. Plus, visit the baroque Santa Prisca Cathedral. During the tour, you’ll also have time to shop for souvenirs.

Learn all about mezcal on a full-day tour of the countryside outside of Acapulco. Drive through a scenic landscape and historic towns to Chilpancingo, the capital of Guerrero. Then visit a mezcal factory with your guide, and see how mezcal goes from the agave fields, to the distillation and fermentation process, and finally becomes a fine drink. You'll sample several varieties of mezcal and mezcal cream, then have a traditional lunch and classic cocktail before returning to Acapulco. Includes mezcal tasting, lunch, and hotel or port pickup and drop-off.

Travel into the Mexican countryside to visit the ruins at Xochicalo. This guided small group tours takes you out of bustling Acapulco to see what remains of the ancient city. Inhabited since 200 BC, Xochicalo rose in prominence as a city between 700-900 AD (which is when most of the remains date from.)  The tour also includes a visit to the pretty Hacienda Vista Hermosa.

Explore one of Acapulco's most stunning natural settings with a leisurely cruise along Coyuca Lagoon. Known for its lush vegetation and calm waters, the freshwater lagoon also attracts hundreds of bird such as herons, storks, and pelicans. Enjoy a buffet lunch as you sail past mangroves and flowering hyacinths. Coyuca had also been a favorite Hollywood filming location, doubling for jungle settings in Tarzan movies and Rambo II.

Ride a motorboat on Coyuca Lagoon during this nature-lover's tour of Acapulco. You’ll discover native flora of the freshwater lagoon, such as water hyacinths and tropical palms, all pointed out by a knowledgeable guide. Enjoy lunch and domestic drinks at a restaurant on on the beach where you will have time to take a stroll, relax in a hammock and watch the sunset. 

Escape the city and take a day trip to the town of Coyuca to experience its charming city center and beautiful natural scenery. This guided tour visits a traditional bakery and the town cathedral before traveling by boat through the Laguna de Coyuca to learn about local wildlife and see a baby turtle set free. Enjoy lunch and a drink, both included, and relax on a hammock by the beach.

Delight in the geographical splendor of Taxco on a full-day trip to the picturesque mountain town from Acapulco. Travel through mountainous scenery to Taxco de Alarcón and admire panoramic views from the town’s 5,000-foot (1,515-meter) elevation. Learn about the region’s industrial heritage during a stop at a silver store and then embark on a walking tour of the city with your expert guide. Behold the magnificent Temple of Santa Prisca, recently declared a National Historical Monument, and spend some relaxed free time exploring Taxco de Alarcón independently before returning to Acapulco by comfortable coach.

Travel back in time on an educational half-day tour of the Tehuacalco archaeological site from Acapulco. Journey through the dramatic scenery of the Sierra Madre mountain range and embark on a guided tour of the Tehuacalco archaeological site with a knowledgeable guide. Marvel at ancient ruins that date back to 400 AD as you gain fascinating insight into the Yope empire. Attempt to decipher ancient hieroglyphs; gaze at the summit of a 60-foot (18-meter) pyramid; and enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your Acapulco hotel.

Departure from Acapulco to Taxco, a small colonial city located in the mountains of the North Sierra, with a unique architectural style which is highlighted by its cobblestone streets and white stucco houses topped with red tiled roofs. Wrought iron balconies, a common adornment, are usually spilling over with beautiful flowers. Taxco is a world known tourist destination and the friendly and hospitable character of its people has no changed. Taxco has been declared a national monument to be conserved as it looked in the XVIII century. The tour includes a visit to the barroque Santa Prisca Cathedral, and a delicious lunch in a nearby restaurant (drinks not included) professional English speaking guide in an air conditioned vehicle. We recommend you to wear a comfortable chouses.

This small-group tour takes you along the Acapulco coast to the Coyuca Lagoon. Along the way you’ll stop at a coconut plantation to try a Cocos Locos drink, then you’ll hop in a boat to cruise through the lagoon. You’ll keep costs down by booking this small-group tour, but still have a great adventure in the lagoon, plus round-trip transportation to your hotel, and an included buffet lunch.