Acapulco guide
🇲🇽 Packing List
What to pack for Acapulco
In January, Acapulco is typically warm, light rain possible (22 to 31°C). Pick the month you travel and the list changes with it.
Acapulco essentials
- Swimwear (2 sets)
- Beach cover-up or sarong
- Flip-flops
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
- Photocopies / phone photos of passport and tickets, stored separately
Clothing
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Very light, breathable cotton or linen clothing
- Sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle
- Compact umbrella
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- After-sun lotion
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type A/B plugs, 127V.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Local currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
- Cash most useful. Cards in hotels and larger establishments.
Local know-how
- Local SIM: Telcel (best coverage), AT&T Mexico, Movistar.
- Only use hotel-recommended taxi services
Trip gear
- Dry season — best beach conditions
- Dry bag for valuables