Easter 2022: how much does it cost to travel from CDMX to the port of Acapulco

Caleta, Caletilla, Puerto Marques or even La Quebrada are some of the most popular places to enjoy this Easter week, as well as in any time of year in the well-known and widely visited port of Acapulco. But how much does it cost you to travel to this destination from Mexico City?

In this regard, here we will disclose the approximate cost of traveling by car from CDMX to the popularly known area of tierra caliente, located in the state of Guerrero.

This warm destination has a wide variety of beaches to the taste of Mexicans and international tourism in general, where they can do activities such as: a boat ride along the coast, travel by the sea on a jet ski, swim, eat by the beach, among other things.

Acapulco also offers the best sunsets, which can be enjoyed from a small paradise known as Pie de la Cuesta, a place located in the Pacific Ocean and the Coyuca Lagoon.

This is a charming beach located 10 kilometers northwest of Acapulco. However, you cannot swim in this space, as it has extremely high waves. Sometimes it becomes a normal whale and dolphin route, making this beach a unique place to admire the sunsets. Visitors are offered a variety of dishes in many restaurants.

The Golden Zone of this port offers abundant hotel infrastructure, exotic nightclubs, restaurants with a wonderful view of the bay, art galleries, jewelry stores, boutiques, shopping centers and traditional handicraft markets.

How to get there and costs?

Motorists should take the so-called Autopista del Sol, where during a journey of about 5 hours you will reach this warm place. According to the platform of the Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transport (SICT) that reveals prices, at least 6 booths will have to be paid.

The booths from CDMX are:

-Tlalpan (122 pesos)

-Alpuyeca (77 pesos)

-Paso Morelos (164 pesos)

-Palo Blanco (151 pesos)

-La Venta (133 pesos)

-Maxitunnel (101 pesos)

Thus, the total payment when passing through the booths is 748 pesos one way. You will also need to consider the outlay of gasoline, although it will depend on each car, but you could spend at least a thousand pesos for it.

This destination has an endless number of places to visit. Even the newest area is called Acapulco Diamante and extends from Puerto Marqués Bay to Revolcadero Beach, in this space there are also several luxury hotels, a series of residential developments, modern shopping centers, 4 spectacular golf courses, a world-class Spa, a modern Convention Center and a spectacular auditorium.

One of the most coveted shows by walkers is the one offered in La Quebrada, where daredevil divers dive into the sea from the cliffs and at a height of up to 35 meters. A function that dates back to 1934. The times to enjoy the jumps take place in the evening mainly, starting at 19:30 hours.

Acapulco also boasts some natural paradises such as: Coyuca Lagoon, Tres Palos Lagoon, as well as appreciating the release of sea turtles on the beaches of Pie de la Cuesta and El Revolcadero.

While the bay of Puerto Marques is also another attraction, surrounded by lush vegetation and tropical birds, it is ideal for water sports. In this area you will find a great gastronomic offer in a traditional setting. Among the main beaches found in this bay are Puerto Marques, Majahua and Pichilingue.

In general, the climate in Acapulco is tropical and humid, the rainy season runs from June to October. The average annual temperatures range between 33º C the maximum and 22º C the minimum.

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