During that week alone, at least three people were gunned down on Acapulco's beaches, with one incident involving gunmen who arrived and fled via boat. Only a small portion of the city's hotel ...

Backed by high-rise hotels, Playa Condesa is one of the most central and popular beaches in Acapulco, with a reputation for crowded sands and great access to water sports. To avoid the crowds ...

Another safety concern in Acapulco is turbulent water. Avoid the rough surf at Playa Revolcadero and stick to the beaches in front of the hotels along the Costera, most of which are supervised by ...

See the forecast for San Andrés Playa Encantada (El Podrido) ...