Acapulco Transportation
Taxis are everywhere in Acapulco. Since they are un-metered, make sure that you agree on a fare before entering. You should not have to pay more than $50 pesos per cab ride within the Costera area but fares can reach as much as $120 pesos for rides from La Costera to La Quebrada, Princess Hotel (Revolcadero Beach) and the airport. Alternatively most hotels can arrange for taxi transportation for a fixed fare. Prices will usually be about 50% more expensive than for a taxi hailed on the street.
There are several public transportation options: Yellow cabs are 10 pesos per person; buses are 4 pesos or 5 pesos with the luxury of air-conditioning. Because of the sheer amount of taxis here, when one is dining out it is often worthwhile for them to offer a round trip and simply wait around while you have your meal, and they will not charge extra.
Acapulco Beaches
Most beaches are in the bay area fronting the main boulevard "La Costera". This bay area is what made Acapulco famous and its beauty and majesty have not faded over the years. Some of the most representative beaches in La Costera are Icacos, Condesa, Hornos and Caleta, of which Condesa is the cleanest and most scenic. Beaches on La Costera have mostly calm waters suitable for practicing sports and even riding "la banana", the fruit shaped inflatable. Most hotels in Acapulco are found along La Costera.
Perhaps the
best beach in Acapulco can be found close to
the hotel 'Princess de Acapulco'. Playa
Revolcadero is about three miles from the
airport and as opposed to beaches in La
Costera that are protected by the bay, this is
an open water beach with strong tides that
warrant extra caution. Transportation from La
Costera takes about 35 minutes through a
winding and scenic road.