General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport serves Acapulco, a historic beach destination on the Mexican Pacific, famous since Hollywood's golden age.
It is an access point to the Diamante zone, the famous La Quebrada cliff divers, and Acapulco's bay.
How to get to General Juan N Alvarez International Airport
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By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to ACA
Parking near General Juan N Alvarez International Airport
A multi-level parking structure is adjacent to the terminal building.
Rates are in line with standards of a Mexican beach destination.
How to get to Acapulco from ACA
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Car rental at General Juan N Alvarez International Airport
Well-known car rental brands have a desk in the arrivals area.
A driver's license, passport, and credit card form the foundation; an International Driving Permit is added in the vast majority of cases.
Hotels near General Juan N Alvarez International Airport
Punta Diamante
About 20 minutes by car from the airport (11-20 km depending on the source), the shortest transfer in this guide along with Marina Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta.
Best for: Those who want an isolated luxury resort, a few minutes from the airport, without needing to reach the Costera.
- One of the shortest transfers in this guide, handy for those arriving late or leaving early
- Sheltered bay and cliffs in the area, quieter than the traditional Costera
- No independent restaurants or shops nearby: you stay within the resort
- For the Costera and the historic centre you still need a 30-40 minute taxi ride
Costera Miguel Alemán
About 20-30 minutes by car from the airport (around 22 km), along the Costera which runs the length of the whole traditional bay.
Best for: Those who want restaurants, evening venues and the traditional bay's beaches within walking distance of the room.
- Restaurants, bars and the Costera's evening life within walking distance
- Hornos, Hornitos and Condesa beaches a few minutes from the hotels in this area
- Traffic and noise from the Costera until late, especially on weekends
- Longer transfer from the airport than Punta Diamante
Recommended hotels
- Ritz Acapulco All Inclusive On the Costera opposite Playa Condesa, ten minutes from the centre; 240 rooms on an all-inclusive plan, two restaurants and a bar with live music on weekends. An independent brand, with no ties to the Ritz-Carlton chain. View availability
- Ramada by Wyndham Acapulco Hotel & Suites On the Costera in Fraccionamiento Hornos, two minutes on foot from Hornos and Hornitos beach; rooms with kitchenette and fridge, handy for multi-night stays. View availability
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Terminal guide
The terminal is adequately sized for the tourist traffic of the destination, historically among Mexico's most celebrated.
A 2.5–3 hour advance is the recommended standard for flights.
Map of General Juan N Alvarez International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is it better to stay in the Diamante zone or along the Costera?
The Diamante zone, just minutes from the airport, offers the most modern resorts; the traditional Costera (30-45 minutes away) has the historic atmosphere of the bay and the La Quebrada cliff divers.
Q. How much does a taxi from the airport to the Costera cost?
Roughly 380-600 pesos, depending on the exact area along the bay.
Q. Who are the La Quebrada cliff divers?
A traditional Acapulco attraction: local divers leap from cliffs dozens of meters high into the bay below, a historic spectacle of the city.
Q. Is Acapulco still a popular tourist destination?
Yes, although it has gone through ups and downs over time, it remains a historic Mexican beach destination, with the Diamante area seeing strong development in recent years.
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