Top Acapulco Day Trips

Set out from Acapulco to explore the stunning colonial city of Taxco, cascading down a hillside in the North Sierra mountains. Known for its red-roofed stucco houses, small squares and Mexican Baroque cathedral, Taxco is also a center of silver production and a wonderful place to purchase handcrafted jewelry. One this one day journey you'll experience Taxco's offerings from its cobbled streets to its picturesque wrought iron balconies, having time to explore with both your guide and on your own.

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.

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. 

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.

Visit Acapulco’s Coyuca Lagoon and witch doctor market on a family-friendly guided tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel with your guide and small group to the market to learn about its traditional medicinal supplies. Enjoy a boat cruise on the scenic Coyuca Lagoon, eat a lunch of fresh seafood and other typical Mexican dishes, and release endangered turtle babies into the Pacific—all on this affordable full-day outing.

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.

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.

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.

If you’re visiting Taxco for the first time, orient yourself among the city’s famous landmarks with ease during a day trip from Acapulco, the ideal choice for history buffs. Exploring by bus gives you the best views of the architecture and alleys of the colonial city, while the insider knowledge of a guide ensures that you discover information that you’re unlikely to find in the guidebooks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy a Cliffside ride along the beautiful coast to the Coyuca Lagoon, one of the most picturesque and colorful places in Acapulco, where you can observe the wildlife, then ride along the coast, we will go to see the coconut plantation and enjoy one of our Cocos Locos (coconut with Gin). After this we will transfer you in small boats to cruise along the thick vegetation of the lagoon. During this stage of the journey we will stop at a typical restaurant to enjoy a delicious buffet composed of steaks, salads, fresh fish and tropical fruits, for drinks we offer sodas and a well stocked bar (domestic drinks). After this delicious lunch enjoy a walk on the beach or rest taking a siesta enjoying the ocean breeze. Do not forget to bring your bathing suit, camera end towel, dressing rooms are available

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. 

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.

live a different experience, get to know the other facets of Acapulco, by living with a local family doing the shopping to prepare food, cook with them, and enjoy the food prepared by yourself. We will visit the market and the urban area of Acapulco.