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Guerrero Mexico travel guide

Guerrero Mexico: At a Glance

Guerrero Mexico: Know before you go

• ✈️ Airport: Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (code: ZIH)

⏰ Time Zone: Central Daylight Time (GMT-5)

• 💰 Currency: Mexican Peso
• 🗣 Language: Spanish, though English is common, and you may even hear some indigenous languages
• 🎫 Mexico Visa: The vast majority of travelers do not need a visa for Guerrero — this includes Americans, Canadians, Japanese and most Europeans. Head here to see if you need a Mexico travel visa.
• 🔌 Electricity Socket: You’ll mostly find Type A (two-prong) and Type B (three-prong) — the same as used in the United States. For visitors from other countries, you’ll need this universal travel adaptor.
• 📲 Mexico SIM Card: Wondering, Do I need a SIM card for Mexico? The answer is yes, every traveler will want a one for the reasons explained in this article all about the best Mexico SIM cards.
• 🚙 Car Rentals: The Mexico rental car process can be a bit daunting, and many people are apprehensive to drive in a foreign country. I get it! Check out this guide to Renting a Car in Mexico for info on the process.

What’s the best time to visit Guerrero Mexico?

Guerrero and all Central Mexico has what is known as the Eternal Spring climate, meaning there’s year-round springtime temperatures. The best time to visit Guerrero is from October to March, during the dry season.

It rains quite a bit from April to September — so avoid those months when visiting the best beaches in Guerrero state: Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo (pronounced zee-wat-ten-nay-hoe), Troncones Beach and Acapulco, one of the best resort towns in Mexico.

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Where is Guerrero Mexico?

Guerrero is located in south-central Mexico, with the southern side of the state located on the Pacific Coast. For most travelers, Guerrero remains a mostly off the beaten path Mexico state.

However, for those who travel to Guerrero, you’ll find lower prices, fewer tourists, beautiful beaches, and one of the most beautiful cities in Mexico, Taxco de Alarcón (usually just called Taxco). There are other cities in Guerrero Mexico popular with visitors, like Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo.

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What’s the best airport for Guerrero Mexico?

This depends on where you’re going. For most of the Guerrero beaches, particularly the popular Mexico beach towns of Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo, use Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International Airport (code: ZIH).

For Acapulco and Taxco, use Mexico City International Airport (code: MEX). From there, you can rent a car and drive, or take the ADO bus to your final destination.

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Best Places to Visit in Guerrero Mexico

Guerrero, and all Mexico’s Pacific States, have some of the best beach towns in Mexico. These include Ixtapa, with high-end resorts, and Zihuatanejo, a laid back beach town right next to Ixtapa.

There’s also Acapulco, which is the closest beach to Mexico City, and the largest city in Guerrero. Besides Acapulco, there’s the popular Mexico surf town of Troncones.

Further inland, there’s the pueblo magico (magic town) of Taxco, an old silver mining town, and one of the most beautiful colonial cities in Mexico. Taxco is among the most popular and best day trips from Mexico City. 

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Best things to do in Guerrero Mexico

There is a seemingly endless amount of things to do in Guerrero Mexico, one of the best hidden gems in Mexico. The majority of them are in or near Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo and Taxco, the main tourism hubs in Guerrero Mexico. Click on any image below to learn more ⤵

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Best Guerrero tours

Tours in Guerrero are a great way to see the main cities and their surrounding areas — and unless you’re planning to rent a car in Guerrero, this is the best way to get around because taxi fees add up quickly.

💡Note: If you do want to have a car in Guerrero, make sure to check out this guide to Renting a Car in Mexico.

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Is Guerrero safe for travelers?

If you’re planing on traveling to Guerrero soon, you likely want to know, Is Guerrero Mexico safe? It is know as one of the less-safe states in Mexico, so you will want to exercise caution in many parts of the states — but you don’t have to go as far as skipping the state of Guerrero Mexico entirely.

According to experts, you are statistically quite safe while visiting Guerrero if you stick to the popular places like Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo, Playa Troncones Beach, and the Guerrero pueblo magico (magic town) of Taxco Guerrero.

Millions of Americans go to Mexico on vacation every year, so if we play the numbers game, the number of incidents is very small… When I’m asked if Mexico is a safe place to go travel on vacation, my response is yes.

—Carlos Barron, FBI Veteran (source: Forbes)

Is Acapulco safe for travelers?

That’s not to say bad things don’t happen in many parts of Guerrero; they do. One such place that has a sinister reputation is Acapulco.

Once among the best Mexico beach towns for Hollywood’s elite, cartel violence has overshadowed Acapulco’s beauty (as well as other cities in Guerrero state, like Iguala and Chilpancingo Mexico).

Now, millions of visitors still go to Acapulco each year, and simply have a nice time. However, you will want to exercise caution when leaving the beach area. Since all the best things to do in Acapulco Mexico involve being at the beach, it’s easy to just stick to that area.

As with traveling anywhere, follow general travel safety like not walking home alone at night, watching your alcohol consumption and staying aware of yourself and surroundings.

For an added safety measure, pack these travel safety items, dress in a way so your Mexico outfits blend in with the locals, and buy a Mexico SIM card.

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What’s the best travel insurance for Mexico?

This is a question I get a lot as a Mexico travel writer and Mexico expat. To determine which Mexico travel insurance is best for you, consider factors like the policy’s total cost, your deductible, the coverage you need, your medical benefits, etc.

🏆 In general, I only ever recommend three companies to purchase Mexico travel insurance from:

Guerrero Mexico Travel: Frequently Asked Questions

Can you drink the water in Mexico?

No — Unfiltered Mexico tap water is not safe for human consumption. However, you will need to keep drinking water and to stay extra hydrated, as Mexico is quite close to the Equator. In fact, dehydration is one of the most common ways people get sick in Mexico.

So what can you do?

1. If you’re renting a home with a kitchen, you can boil the water before drinking it.
2. You can keep buying bottled water — Though this gets expensive, and is horrible for the planet!
3. Use the Water-To-Go Filterable Bottle. This refillable bottle not only keeps you hydrated, but also filters your water so you don’t get sick in Mexico, and is good for the planet ♻️ Get 15% OFF with code SOLO15!

The Water-To-Go Bottle has a built-in, three-stage filtration system that removes 99.9999% of all water-borne contaminants. These include bacteria, microplastics, viruses, heavy metals, chemicals and more. I personally own one, as you can drink Mexico water from any source (even the tap), and be completely safe.

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Is Guerrero expensive?

It Depends — There are some great all inclusive resorts in Ixtapa which can be pricey. However, just one town over, you’ll find great budget friendly options at these Zihuatanejo hotels.

The city of Taxco Guerrero Mx, once relatively unknown, has become a popular destination in the last few years, so prices have increased. However, it’s still relatively inexpensive as far as Mexico cities go.

What’s the Guerrero weather like?

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💒 North Guerrero Mexico

The northern part of the state, including the popular pueblo magico (magic town) of Taxco, takes on Central Mexico’s “Eternal Spring” climate. This means you can expect mild springtime temperatures year-round.

There is, however, a few months during the rainy season, April-October, when you can often expect heavy rain.

🏖 Guerrero Beaches

Depending on where you’re headed, the weather in Guerrero Mexico is quite varied. Compared to the cities in the north, the beaches of Guerrero Mexico have a tropical climate, meaning hot, humid summers and warm winters.

The best time to visit the Guerrero coast is from about November to April, when the temperatures are mild, and both the and humidity and mosquitoes are at bay.

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Is Guerrero worth visiting?

Yes — Guerrero is a unique Mexico destination that many types of travelers will love. This somewhat off the beaten track Mexican state has both the Sierra Madre mountains region and the coastal region.

It is particularly popular with beach goers, as many of the best beaches in Mexico are in Guerrero state. These include Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo, Acapulco, Costa Chica Mexico, San Luis de la Loma and Playa Troncones, one of the best Mexico surf beaches.

🇲🇽 Guerrero Mexico Fun Fact: Former Mexican president Vicente Guerrero is from Guerrero state. As one of the top generals in the Mexican War of Independence against Spain, he helped form the original state government.

How many days do I need in Guerrero Mexico?

The beaches of Guerrero Mexico are the state’s most popular places to visit. To really relax and enjoy both Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo, you’d want four full days.

One of the best Mexico City day trips, you can visit Taxco in one day, but with two full days you can really enjoy Taxco and the nearby Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park.