Acapulco

Acapulco
Climate
Profile of the City
Location
Acapulco is located on the Mexican
Pacific Coast on the beautiful
Saint Lucia Bay, surrounded by the
Southern “Sierra Madre” Mountains.
Its main vegetation is the lower
jungle type. Acapulco is situated 245
miles from México City.
Season
Minimum
(°F)
Maximum
(°F)
Rainfall
Rainy
days
Winter
Dec-Feb
80
90
0.55 in
1 of 90
Spring
Mar-May
83
92
12 in
14 of 91
Summer
Jun- Ago
83
92
34.4 in
40 of 92
Autumn
Sep- Nov
83
92
8.3 in
10 of 92
Air Transportation
Acapulco’s“Juan N.Alvarez”
International Airport is located only 25 minutes from the Golden
Zone of the harbor and receives direct flights from the cities of
Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, as well as from Europe
and South America with connections through México City.
The following airlines serve Acapulco: Aeroméxico, Mexicana
de Aviación, America West, Continental Airlines, American
Airlines and Aviacsa. The average flight time from México City
to Acapulco is 45 minutes.
Population
Acapulco has 624,814 inhabitants.
Economic Activities
Acapulco’s economy is based mainly on tourism, followed by
commerce and the manufacturing industry.
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Tourism
Diego Rivera Mural.
Located in the traditional part of Acapulco, in Dolores Olmedo’s
house, friend of the Mexican painter, one can appreciate, in the
house’s facade, this beautiful mural of sea shells, mosaics and
multicolored stones representing the Aztec Gods Tláloc and
Quetzalcóatl.
Main Tourist Attractions of the City
In addition to its many beautiful golden sandy beaches,
Acapulco is well known for being a world class city, offering the
best entertainment and attractive places to visit, among which
one can find the following:
House of the Mask
This place offers the opportunity to discover the culture of the
State of Guerrero through its beautiful masks made by Mexican
craftsmen, representing the traditions and folk dances of some
their villages.
La Quebrada
Famous place where you can watch the breathtaking dives from
a rock 115 ft high.
The Fort of Saint Diego History Museum
It was built in 1616 to defend the Port from pirate attacks.
Nowadays, this architectural jewel has 12 permanent exhibitionrooms, where a very interesting collection of pieces and objects
brought from Asia and Europe to be marketed in the times of
the “Nao” de la China (Chinese ship) are housed.
The Peace Chapel
This beautiful chapel has been converted into one of Acapulco’s
landmarks, and is featured by the enormous white cross which
can be seen from any part of the city. This place is ecumenical
and any person of any religion can celebrate a ceremony and
their faith in God freely in this magnificent place.
The Roqueta Isle
Boats with glass bottoms make tours from the “Caletilla” beach
to the isle, from where one can appreciate the local marine-life
and the statute of the Sunken Virgin.
This isle is also recommended to practice scuba diving and
snorkeling.
Botanical Garden
This beautiful site, houses a great number of native plants from
the region and its main objective is to preserve the biodiversity
and conserve the flora and fauna which is plentiful in the area.
Other places of interest
• Cultural House of Guerrero (Casa de la Cultura Guerrerense)
• CICI
• Magical Sea World (Mágico Mundo Marino)
• Jai Alai
• A.J. Hackett Bungee.
The “Papagayo” Park
This Park is considered a natural protected area and includes
3 artificial lakes, sport courts, entertainment and amusement areas.
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Main Tourist Attractions in the Surrounding Areas
Hotels in the Vicinity
• Shot over Jet: Exciting turbo-boat rides which do incredible
180º spins, in the bay of “Puerto Marqués”.
• Jungle Tour: Interesting ecological and photographic ride
around the beautiful Coyuca Lagoon.
• Laguna de Tres Palos
• Pie de la Cuesta: Beach where one can experience the most
stunning sunsets.
Category
N° of Hotels
N° of Rooms
Special Category
3
1,625
Grand Tourism
5
1,982
5 Star
11
2,449
4 Star
49
6,156
Total
68
12,212
Exhibition and Convention Centers
Restaurants in the Vicinity
Acapulco Convention Center
Bar & Grill
Acapulco Convention Center
Av. Costera Miguel Alemán #4455,
C.P. 39850
Acapulco, Gro.
(by the Golf Club of Acapulco, in the golden zone)
Tel. (744) 484-7046 / 7047 / 7152 / 7571, 484 6852
Fax (744) 484-7498
http://www.centroacapulco.com.mx
[email protected]
Carlos’n Charlies:
Tel. (744) 484 1285,
484 6864, 484 0039
www.frogs-charlies.com.mx
Sr. Frog’s
Tel. (744) 446 5764
www.frogs-charlies.com.mx
Mexican
Accessibility
The mean traveling time from the Airport to the International
Center of Acapulco is 20 minutes.
El Cabrito
Tel. (744) 484 7711
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El Fogón
Tel. (744) 484 5079
El Zorrito
Tel. (744) 485 3735,
485 7914
Fersato’s
Tel. (744) 484 3949
Villa Rossaura
Tel. (744) 481 2333
[email protected]
Steak
Zapata, Villa y Compañía
Tel. (744) 469 1234
www.hyattacapulco.com.mx
Seafood
Beto
Tel. (744) 484 0473
El Faro
Tel. (744) 484 3100, 435 1500
www.hotel-elcano.com
El Pescador
Tel. (744) 469 1234
La Cabaña de Caleta
Tel. (744) 482 5007
www.lacabanadecaleta.com
Paradise
Tel. (744) 484 5988, 484 7709
Pipo’s
Tel. (744) 484 0165
Shack
Tel. (744) 484 8787, 484 0502
acabtu.com.mx
La Casa del Steak
(Staek house)
Tel. (744) 484 9692
[email protected]
La Mansión
Tel. (744) 481 0796,
484 3247
www.lamansion.com.mx
Madeiras
Tel. (744) 446 5700/
www.madeiras.com.mx
Planet Hollywood
Tel. (744) 484 0716
www.planethollywood.com
El Olvido
Tel. (744) 481 0203/14/40
www.elolvido.com.mx
Su Casa
Tel. (744) 484 7261,
484 4350
[email protected]
Hard Rock Café
Tel. (744) 484 0047, 484 2123,
484 4284
www.hardrock.com
Sonora Steaks
Tel. (744) 481 1404
www.sonorasteaks.com
Jardín del Mar
Tel. (744) 440 6565
[email protected]
International
Kookaburra
Tel. (744) 446 6020
www.travelbymexico.com/guer/kookaburra
Baikal
Tel. (744) 446 6845/ 67
www.baikal.com.mx
www.hyattacapulco.com
La Margarita
Tel. (744) 484 1261
484 4350
www.prodigyweb.net.mx/sucasars
Jovito’s
Tel. (744) 484 8433
Linda Vista
Tel. (744) 446 5550
La Perla
Tel. (744) 483 1155
www.hotelelmiradoracapulco.com.mx
Bellavista
Tel. (744) 469 6900
www.brisas.com.mx
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Royal Palace
Tel. (744) 484 2040, 484 7745/46
[email protected]
Other especilities
Casanova
Tel. (744) 446 6237/39
www.hamacas.com.mx
Mezzanotte
Tel. (744) 446 5727/28
www.mezzanotte.com.mx
Dino’s
Tel. (744) 484 0037
[email protected]
Salamandra
Tel. (744) 466 2683,
466 3495
A. Av. Costera Miguel Alemán
B. Fernando Magallanes Street
Las Espadas
Tel. (744) 484 5101, 484 2101
Floor Plans
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Exhibition Area
Salons
Area (sq.ft)
Roof highgt ft.
75,347
30
Cholula
46
12
Chichén Itzá
51
12
Huitzuco
2,831
9
Olinalá Hall
2,756
9
Mezcala Hall
2,024
11
Iguala Hall
3,681
N/A
La Venta
2,228
17
Triángulo del Sol
5,619
1,312
Chapingo Hall
3,993
N/A
Southern Terrace
288,516
N/A
Northern Terrace
24,434
N/A
Netzahualcóyotl Terrace
15,306
N/A
Acapulco Terrace
4,338
N/A
Xóchitl Terrace
6,661
10
Northern Esplanade
1,464
N/A
Veranda Terrace
6,661
N/A
Xálitla Hall
1,636
10
Internacional Hall
5,813
16
Juan Ruíz de Alarcón theater
40,257
N/A
Center Cinema Hall
3,477
17
Teotihuacán
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N/A: Not available
Exhibitor Services
Congress, Conventions, Special Events and Banquet Areas
• Closed Circuit TV
• Audiovisual equipment
• Simultaneous translation
• Internet
• Switcher and telephone lines
• Fax
• Highly qualified staff specialized in Congresses and
Conventions.
• Air conditioning
• Telephone cabins
Area
sq. ft.
Theater
Classroom
Horse shoe
Reception
Banquet
Cocktail
Ceiling Height
Set-Up Capacity
Teotihuacán
6,000
4,500
N/A
N/A
7,000
10,000
75,347
30
Cholula
5,000
2,000
450
N/A
N/A
5,000
45,962
12
Chichén Itzá
5,000
2,000
450
N/A
N/A
5,000
51,075
12
Juan Ruiz de
Alarcón Theater
1,200
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Huitzuco
255
120
60
140
150
250
2,831
9
Olinalá
300
120
60
140
150
250
2,756
9
1,775
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
15,306
N/A
Mezcala
190
108
60
100
N/A
200
2,024
11
Iguala Theater
287
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
3,681
N/A
La Venta
190
108
60
250
N/A
300
2,228
17
El Chef
250
N/A
50
200
N/A
120
N/A
N/A
Triángulo del
Sol
190
108
60
N/A
N/A
N/A
5,619
13
Chapingo
Room
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
3,993
N/A
Name of Room
Nezahualcóyotl
Total area for congresses, conventions and special events 210,822 sq. ft.
N/A: Not available
Visitor Services
• Car Park
• Medical Services
• Travel Agencies
• Business Center
• Mail Services
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Useful Information:
Government Offices and Support Services
Acapulco Convention and Visitors Bureau
Av. Costera Miguel Alemán # 38-A Fracc. Costa Azul, CP
39850
Tel (744) 484-8554 / 8555 / 7621 / 7630
Fax (744) 484-8134
[email protected]
http://www.visitacapulco.com.mx
The Tourist Office
Av. Costera Miguel Alemán #4455,
International Acapulco Center.
CP 39850
Tel (744) 484-4416 Fax (744) 484-4583
Secretary of Tourism of the State of Guerrero
Av. Costera Miguel Alemán #4455,
Inside the international Center of Acapulco, CP 39850
Tel (744) 481-1160 and 481-1164
Fax (744) 481-1160 and 481-1164
www.sectur.guerrero.gob.mx
[email protected]
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