Acapulco has long been renowned as the jet-set Mexican resort town. Select the links to the left for more information!

Banking
Banks along the Costera are usually open from 9 a.m. to 1 or 2 p.m. on weekdays. The banks have the best rates, but should you opt for convenience, the Casas de Cambio (money exchange booths) give a competitive rate of exchange and usually have short lines. Hotels are perhaps the most convenient place to exchange money, but rates are worse at hotels than at banks or exchange booths. There is an American Express office at 709 Costera Aleman (the Costera). Telephone: 84-5200 for financial services, 84-1095 for travel services, 84-5550 for customer service, and 84-6060 for tours.

Consular
There is an American consular agent at the Hotel Club del Sol on the Costera at R. Catolicos available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays. Telephone: 85-6600 ext. 7348.

The Canadian agent is also at the Hotel Club del Sol and is available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekdays. Telephone: 85-6621.

Tourist Information
The federal tourism office (SECTUR) can be found on the Costera near Hornos Beach. They can answer any questions you may have regarding flights, hotels, activities, or any anything else related to your stay. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Emergency
In Acapulco, there is a special squad of police officers who speak English and whose primary task is assisting tourists. These officers wear white and light blue uniforms and will be glad to help you in case of emergency.

Acapulco has its share of English-speaking doctors should you have a medical emergency. It is best to ask at your hotel’s information desk to find the name of a good English-speaking physician.

Post Office
The main post office, or Correo, of Acapulco is located on the Costera near the Zocalo.