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Time: GMT/UTC -6 (Central Standard Time).
Dress Code: The dress standards around the beach areas are mostly
casual, but appropriate outfits are recommended when visiting important
establishments. Be advised that some restaurants do not accept clients in
jeans and tennis shoes. It is also recommended to use strong sunscreen and
always cover yourself up when going outdoors to prevent sunburn.
When To Go: The almost year-round perfect tropical weather makes
Acapulco very crowded most of the time. However, the peak tourist season
is the period from December to the end of Easter, and during the July and August
school break. Semana Santa is normally the busiest time of the year.
If you really want to avoid the crowds, try the rainy season from June to
September. Accommodation rates during this season tend to be lower, and
you can still enjoy the sun after the daily's few hours rain stop.
Language: Spanish, but English is widely understood by staff at large
establishments as a result of increasing number of English-speaking travellers.
Banking Hours: Most banks exchange foreign currency Monday through
Friday from 9am to noon. Banks are generally open until 6pm, and some have
limited hours on Saturday.
Currency:
New Mexican Pesos (MXN), sometimes written $.
Notes issued: $20, $50, $100, $200, $500.
Coins issued: 10 cents, 50 cents, $1, $2, $5, $10, $20.
Tax:
Acapulco charges hotel guests a 2% room tax. There is no tax refund
for international visitors.
Hospital: Embassies should be able to provide a list of
English-speaking doctors if necessary, and American Express cardholders can make
use of their Global Assist medical referral service.
Phones: Local, domestic and long-distance and international phone
calls can be made from any public phone with a phonecard. Otherwise, a
number of shops have public phones (for international services look for the blue
"Larga Distancia" signs). You can dial direct from most big
hotels, but the charge will be much higher.
Useful Numbers:
International country code: 52
Acapulco: 744
Emergency (fire, police, ambulance): 06
International operator: 090
Lost persons information: 658-1111
Secretary of Tourism (multilingual): 5 240-0123-51
Dialing Tips:
National calls: 01 - area code - number
International calls: 00 - country code - number
Dialing Mexico from abroad: +52 - area code - number
Internet Access: The steady stream of international tourists mean
the internet facilities of Acapulco are highly efficient and competitive.
Try to shop around for the best value.
Public Holidays:
New Year's Day - 1 January
Constitution Day - 5 February
Day of the Flag - 24 February
Anniversary of Benito Juarez's birthday - 21 March
Good Friday - March/April
Easter Sunday, Labor Day - 1 May
1862 Victory Celebration - 5 May
Dia de la Independencia - 16 September
Dia de la Raza - 12 October
Dia de la Revolucion - 20 November
Dia de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe - 12 December
Dia de Navidad - 25 December
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