Top Acapulco Day Trips

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Take a break from the beach to experience Mexico’s cultural richness on this all-day tour. Travel by air-conditioned minivan to Mexico City for four hours of sightseeing. Admire the city’s historic center and check out the ruins of Templo Mayor—the center of the Aztec universe—the Metropolitan Cathedral, Bellas Artes and more. Witness the archaeological marvel of Teotihuacan, with its ancient temples, pyramids and Avenue of the Dead.

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.

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.

Take advantage of your time in Acapulco on a day trip to Taxco, a colonial town known for its architecture and silver artisans. After a tour of the city’s highlights and a traditional Mexican lunch, explore Cacahuamilpa, one of the world’s largest living cave systems and a highlight of Guerrero often missed by visitors. Round-trip transport from Acapulco hotels ensures a hassle-free trip.

This is the Mexico you came to look for!!!. A full-day trip from Acapulco to Taxco de Alarcón of no less than 13 hours. Enjoy a drive through the mountains of the Sierra Madre and browse the very best silver shops in Mexico, then begin a wonderful walking tour through the cobblestone designs winding streets always in company of your very personal tour guide. Learn about Taxco´s Aztec and Spanish culture, and continue to the main plaza to get a taste of daily life and culture. Visit the iconic church of Santa Prisca and enjoy plenty of time to explore the zocalo at your own pace before returning to Acapulco.

Discover a picturesque colonial city in the hills of Guerrero with a full-day trip from Acapulco to Taxco de Alarcón. Browse the region’s famed silver shops, then follow winding streets paved with cobblestone designs on a guided tour of the city. Learn about Taxco’s Aztec and Spanish heritage, and continue to the main plaza to get a taste of daily life and culture. Visit the iconic church that dominates the skyline and enjoy time to explore the plaza at your own pace before returning to Acapulco.

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.

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.

Very Small Group, Clean & Safe A fabulous tour that will share with you the beauties Acapulco has to offer. This tour may start in your hotel or the cruise ship terminal Enjoy a City Tour as you head to see the diver having the undivided attention of your private knowledgeable and friendly tour guide that will share with you all information you request regarding the City or The Country After the Diving Exhibition where you will enjoy Lunch and 1 Drink the tour will head west of the City of Acapulco driving through the Farmers Market where the locals do their shopping Then tour will go to the Coyuca Lagoon and to the beach where we will participate in Baby Turtle Release Ceremony and be the "godmother or godfather" of a little baby quelonio into the waters of the Pacific Ocean When this is thru tour will head back to the place where we started. End of our services Give us the opportunity of being your guide and we guarantee your tour with us will be a referral of your visit.

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

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.

Immerse yourself in Mexico’s ancient history on a full-day tour to the archaeological site of Tehuacalco, located about 50 miles (80 km) from Acapulco. In addition to navigating, your guide offers little-known facts and context about the site’s structures, petroglyphs, and layout. Along the way, enjoy sweeping views of the region’s natural landscapes and towns.

Travel into the Mexican countryside to visit the ruins at Xochicalo. This guided small group tours takes you out of bustling Acapulco to see what remains of the ancient city. Inhabited since 200 BC, Xochicalo rose in prominence as a city between 700-900 AD (which is when most of the remains date from.)  The tour also includes a visit to the pretty Hacienda Vista Hermosa.

Departure from Acapulco to Taxco, a small colonial city located in the mountains of the North Sierra, with a unique architectural style which is highlighted by its cobblestone streets and white stucco houses topped with red tiled roofs. Wrought iron balconies, a common adornment, are usually spilling over with beautiful flowers. Taxco is a world known tourist destination and the friendly and hospitable character of its people has no changed. Taxco has been declared a national monument to be conserved as it looked in the XVIII century. The tour includes a visit to the barroque Santa Prisca Cathedral, and a delicious lunch in a nearby restaurant (drinks not included) professional English speaking guide in an air conditioned vehicle. We recommend you to wear a comfortable chouses.

Experience the epicenter of Mexico’s silver industry on a full-day tour of Taxco, about 152 miles (245 km) from Acapulco. In addition to navigating, your guide provides little-known facts about the area’s history and architecture and recommends the best spots to purchase jewelry and silver products. A buffet lunch is included for your convenience.

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.  

FULL DAY TAXCO FROM ACAPULCO (ALL INCLUSIVE) BREAKFAST+ LUNCH & DRINKS INCLUDED. Colonial town with over 500 of years of history. Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city and let your eyes fill of Mexican colors. We will making sure this will be a memorable experience that will last you a last time. Definitely, is worth trip to Taxco and visit his friendly and hospitable character of its people what has no changed. Available: Monday to Friday.

In our tour in the city of mexico we will visit the Historic center, Basilic of Guadalupe, Tlatelolco and Xochimilco all this in 1 day where you will be able to enjoy the magic and colorful that this great city has Places with  full of history and legends, as well as transit near buildings such as the palace of belle arts, the revolution Monument and the bank of Mexico, remember that this city gave the name of the city of the palaces for the houses construction in the sixteenth century