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With its pristine golden sand beaches stretching for miles, mouth-watering cuisine and friendly locals, Mexico remains a no-brainer vacation for Americans in the winter. But listen, we get it if you’re tired of Cancun, Cabo, Puerto Vallarta and the like.
As great as they may be, they’ll be packed to the brim this season, not to mention the prizes will skyrocket, but there’s a silver lining for those who dream of relaxing by the seaside, and all-round excellence in hospitality without breaking the bank.
Ladies and gentlemen, Acapulco is back in business, running non-stop flights from the United States – all the better for us budget travelers!
Cabo’s predecessor still has a lot to offer
One of the most vibrant coastal cities in the Mexican Pacific, Acapulco sits on a wide bay surrounded by soft, golden sand and azure water, lined with high-rise buildings and luxury apartments, and backed by the imposing Sierra Madre del Sur mountain range.
With over 658,000 inhabitants, it is one of the largest conurbations in the state of Guerrero, and a proven holiday destination made famous by its jet set trend of the 1950s and 1960s, when Hollywood stars came here for their holidays.
It has since been overtaken by Los Cabos, however That doesn’t mean it lacks glitz and glamourespecially now that the country has fully recovered from the hurricane season, hotels are open and services are fully operational, and most importantly, safety is improving.
Security levels are improved
Despite its great start in the 20th century, not so long ago, Acapulco had become a no-go zone for Americans traveling through Mexico due to rising crime and gang activity. It is still far from a low-risk destination, but surveillance has increased significantly:
Just this week, the authorities did just that deployed not alone more policeas well as units from the Navy and even the Mexican Armed Forces to ensure crime is tackled, with Rodolfo Escobar Ávila confirming that officers will patrol ‘along the coast in all areas of Acapulco’.
We don’t yet know how much safer Acapulco is at the moment compared to previous years – we may have to wait until the season has officially started to make comparisons – but the increased demand could be evidence that tourists are feeling reassured:
Travelers are confident about booking a vacation in Acapulco again
This winter, American Airlines returns to the Guerrero hotspot, with the first flight from Dallas-Fort Worth landing on November 11, officially opening the season after many months of lost connectivity.
Like Dr. Abelina López Rodríguez, the mayor of Acapulco, has done so declaredthis is a direct result of recent investments and the expansion of hotels in the area, but also a sign Both passengers and airlines feel confident to invest their money in the destination.
Most of the municipality has already fully recovered from the crisis havoc Hurricane John caused earlier this year, and as previously noted, authorities appear to have taken a page from the Cancun travel guide and are now take safety issues more seriously.
Direct flights to Acapulco return from these US hubs
Back to the flights themselves, American flies among them Dallas (DFW) and Acapulco weekly, every Saturday, until September 2025. There will be a two-month break in September and October before flights resume in November 2025. will start for just $250.
Meanwhile, United Airlines offers flights to Acapulco from a competing hub in Texas Houston (IAH)Operating every Saturday and also available weekly during peak season, with one-way tickets set at $311.
Aside from the abundance of beautiful beaches that cater to a diverse crowd from professional surfers to casual swimmers and families, with Condesa, Pichilingue, Mahajua and Caleta Beach to name a few, Acapulco’s biggest draw is its cheapness:
Five-star stays in Acapulco are dirt cheap!
All-inclusive stays and luxury resorts are much cheaper here than in the most sought-after beach areas of the country: for example, an overnight stay in the 5-star hotel Hotel Amares shall will set you back just $128 this January.
Up, the beach Las Brisas is just as affordable, with a ‘casita’ with shared pool for $129, and if you want it Real want to spend while you have saved for the occasion, the landmark Palacio Mundo Imperial Diamante Acapulco costs $236 to book per night.
It’s one of the most luxurious resorts in Acapulco, but it’s worth noting that you’re not getting an all-inclusive vacation for that price — if that’s what you were hoping for, room rates rise to $398 a night in the same resort.
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