Things to do in Guerrero
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Taxco / Santa Prisca: Small Group Day Tour + MealsYou’ll wander Taxco’s cobbled lanes with a local guide, sample fresh tortillas at breakfast in Chilpancingo, and marvel at Santa Prisca’s ornate pink stonework. With lunch included and hotel pickup sorted, you can just soak up the silver town’s atmosphere — and maybe pick up some Spanish along the way.
Snorkeling at Las Gatas Beach, Zihuatanejo: Jesus StatueSnorkeling at Las Gatas Beach in Zihuatanejo includes a 45-minute guided snorkel with an instructor, a 12-minute boat tour of Zihuatanejo Bay, and a walk along the Malecón waterfront with your guide explaining the fishing trade and local history. Hotel pickup and drop-off, snorkel gear and a guide in English or Spanish are included; the tour runs about 4 hours. Food and drinks are not included, though you'll have time to rest in a lounge chair and swim between activities.Is it for me?Four hours is short enough to fit snorkeling into a half-day itinerary without eating the whole morning, which leaves you free to explore the Malecón restaurants your guide recommends or head back to town for lunch on your own schedule. If you need a full-day beach day with meals included, look for an all-inclusive beach club instead.
3 Palos Lagoon Turtle Release & Croc Farm Tour from AcapulcoYou’ll explore Tres Palos Lagoon by boat, visit an AfroMex village, release baby turtles into the ocean, and see crocodiles up close—all in one relaxed day with a local guide. Perfect if you want real nature, local food, and something different from the usual beach scene.
Acapulco / La Quebrada: Private Van Tour with Local GuideWith your own private van and local guide in Acapulco, you’ll set your own pace—whether watching cliff divers at La Quebrada or wandering colorful markets. Enjoy spontaneous stops, stories from your driver, and time to soak up city life in comfort—a flexible day you’ll remember long after leaving the coast.
Acapulco La Roqueta Island: Stand Up Paddle tour + fruitPaddle from Acapulco across Boca Chica channel with a local guide, learning stand up paddle basics along the way. Enjoy fresh fruit on La Roqueta Island’s beach and take home digital photos of your adventure. It’s an easygoing day full of salt air and small victories you’ll remember long after you leave Acapulco.
Acapulco Market Tour & Cooking Class with Tequila TastingYou’ll shop local markets, cook authentic Mexican dishes in a chef’s home, taste tequila and mezcal, and share lunch with new friends—an Acapulco experience that goes way beyond sightseeing.
Acapulco sightseeing tour for cruise passengers: 4 hoursA 4-hour sightseeing tour of Acapulco for cruise passengers covers La Quebrada's famous cliff divers, the Diego Rivera mosaic mural, and viewpoints across the old city, Acapulco Diamante and the Las Brisas residential district. The guide picks you up at the port and returns you before re-boarding; the group stays small and skips shopping stops entirely. A professional guide speaks English, Spanish or French.Is it for me?Book this if your ship docks for four hours or more and you want a small-group tour that covers Acapulco's landmarks—the cliff divers, old and new city, the bay, and viewpoints across north, east, and west—with port pickup and a return timed to your ship's departure.
Acapulco Market Tour & Mexican Cooking Class with ChefYou’ll shop for fresh ingredients at Acapulco’s main market, cook classic Mexican dishes with a local chef, taste mezcal, and enjoy your own creations in good company.
Snorkeling and Kayaking at Las Gatas Beach, ZihuatanejoSnorkeling and kayaking at Las Gatas Beach in Zihuatanejo combines underwater exploration and paddling in a protected bay, with hotel pickup, snorkel gear and an air-conditioned vehicle included. The day is unscheduled—you choose between active water time, learning about local culture and traditions, or resting in shaded hammocks strung between palms. A live guide speaks English, Spanish or French.Is it for me?Five hours is enough time to move between snorkeling, kayaking and rest without rushing, so you can build the day around what appeals to you in the moment rather than following a set schedule. This suits an afternoon or morning when you want water time and flexibility in one package, without the structure of a guided tour or the logistics of getting yourself to a beach outside town.
Snorkeling at Ixtapa Island, Zihuatanejo: Half-day with lunchA half-day snorkeling trip from Zihuatanejo to Ixtapa Island includes boat transport, snorkeling gear, a seafood lunch with drink, and hotel pickup. You spend 45 minutes snorkeling Coral Beach with an instructor who knows the best spots for marine life, then choose to swim or kayak at Varadero Beach before returning to the mainland with a stop to photograph crocodiles and iguanas in their natural habitat. The tour runs five hours total and suits all fitness levels; children from age 3 are welcome.Is it for me?This is a shared boat tour with a guide, so you're snorkeling in a group and the pace is set by the itinerary—best for travelers who want instruction and company rather than solo exploration. The five-hour window suits a half-day slot in your schedule, leaving the rest of the day free for other plans in Zihuatanejo.
Snorkeling at Las Gatas Beach, Zihuatanejo: Clearwater & LunchSnorkeling at Las Gatas Beach in Zihuatanejo puts you in the bay's clearest water with a guide, full equipment and a five-hour day that ends with lunch. Boat transport from shore, snorkeling gear, a guide in English or Spanish, and a seafood meal are all included; other water sports like kayaking and wave runners are available to rent on-site if you want them.Is it for me?You do the snorkeling yourself with a guide who stays with the group and points out where to look, so you're in control of your pace and depth while someone local handles the route and the stops. This works best if you're comfortable in the water and want to explore reefs on your own terms rather than watch from a boat.
Acapulco Coyuca Lagoon: Boat tour, turtle release & croc farmStep into Acapulco’s quieter side as you cruise Coyuca Lagoon by boat with a local guide, spot wildlife among mangroves, help release baby turtles on the sand, and visit a working crocodile farm before sharing lunch by the water — all moments that linger long after your return.
