Home > Tropical Destinations > Acapulco     Avalon Excalibur Acapulco is world renowned for its glitz, glamour and luxury. With a reputation as a haven for the rich and famous, Acapulco has everything a traveller could hope for. No matter how much time you have, you won't have enough for Acapulco. Acapulco, affectionately called the Queen of the Mexican Riviera, is located in the Mexican state of Guerrero, about 230 miles south of Mexico City on Mexico's southwest Pacific Coast. It is bordered by the spectacular Acapulco Bay to the west, and by the majestic Sierra Madre mountains to the east. The town has a population of about 1.5 million residents. Acapulco enjoys millions of visitors a year, but has only been in the tourist business for 50 years. While Europe was rebuilding after World War II, Acapulco's true potential was recognized. Acapulco had 200 hotels by 1964 when the first authorized jet aircraft landed. The planes haven't stopped landing since then and the tourist trade has soared ever since. The climate in Acapulco is tropical, with sunshine averaging about 360 days a year. From January through April, average daily temperatures range from a high of 88 degrees Fahrenheit to a low of 72 degrees Fahrenheit. From May through December, average daily temperatures fluctuate from a high of 90 degrees Fahrenheit to a low of 76 degrees Fahrenheit. While there are occasional tropical showers, these are generally of brief duration and usually occur at night.