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City Information Population of Acapulco: 1.5 million Acapulco Time Zone: US Central Standard Time. Daylight saving time is observed from April-October. Acapulco Weather: When to Visit Acapulco: The climate of Acapulco is that of the tropics. It is pleasant all year with warm rains for small portions of most days in the months from August to October. Tropical showers are brief and usually occur at night. Occasionally tropical storms develop with two or three days of heavy rain. However, the usually bright skies, warm sand, and sea attract visitors at all seasons of the year. Acapulco Area code: 744; International country code: + 52 (Mexico) Acapulco Emergency Numbers: Ambulance: Red Cross: 85.4122 Police: 85.0650 Fire: 060 Currency Exchange in Acapulco: Numerous banks along the Costera are open Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm, Saturday from 10am to 1:30pm. Banks and their ATMs generally have the best rates. Casas de cambio (currency-exchange booths) along the street may have better rates than hotels. Internet Access in Acapulco: Acanet, Costera Alemán 1632 Int., La Gran Plaza, Local D-1, lower floor ( 744/486-8182 and 744/486-8184; fax 744/486-9186; www.acanet.com.mx), is open daily from 10am to 9pm. Parking in Acapulco: It is illegal to park on the Costera at any time. Some parking is available along side streets, or in one of the few covered parking lots. Pharmacies in Acapulco: Farmacia Daisy, Francia 49, across the traffic circle from the convention center 744/484-7664 or 744/484-5950). Sam's Club and WalMart, also have pharmacy services. Post Offices in Acapulco: The correo is next door to Sears, close to the Fideicomiso office. It is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm, Saturday from 9am to 1pm. Tourist Police in Acapulco: Policemen in white and light blue uniforms belong to a special corps of English-speaking police established to assist tourists. How to Get to Acapulco: By Plane: Local numbers for major airlines with nonstop or direct service to Acapulco are Aeromexico ( 744/485-1625), American ( 744/466-9232, or 01-800/904-6000 inside Mexico for reservations), Continental ( 744/466-9063), Mexicana ( 744/466-9121 or 744/486-7586), and America West ( 744/466-9257). Aeromexico flies from Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Tijuana; Mexicana flies from Mexico City. The airport (airport code: ACA) is (14 miles) southeast of town. Private taxis are the fastest way to get downtown from the airport. The major rental-car agencies all have booths at the airport. Transportes Terrestres has desks at the front of the airport where you can buy tickets for minivan transportation into town. By Car: From Mexico City, take either the toll-free Highway 95D south (6 hr.) or scenic Highway 95, the four- to six-lane toll highway (3 1/2 hr.). The free road from Taxco is in good condition;. From points north or south along the coast, the only choice is Highway 200. By Bus: The Ejido/Central Camionera station, Ejido 47, is on the far northern end of the bay and north of downtown (Old Acapulco). Getting Around Acapulco: By Bus: Two kinds of buses run along the Costera: pastel color-coded buses and regular "school buses." New air-conditioned tourist buses (Aca Tur Bus) charge a few cents more than the old school buses. Covered bus stops are all along the Costera, with maps on the walls showing routes to major sights and hotels..Buses run continuously along the Costera. By Car: Rental cars are available at the airport and at hotel desks along the Costera. Unless you plan on exploring outlying areas, take taxis or use the easy and inexpensive public buses. By Taxi: Taxis are available. They are not metered, so agree on the price before starting out. |
