Population:
3,100,000
Size: 24,614 square miles
Location: southwest Mexico
Borders: Pacific Ocean and the states
of Michoacan, Morelos, Mexico, Puebla and
Oaxaca
Important cities/sites within the state:
Acapulco, Chilpancingo (capital), Grutas de
Cachuamilpa, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Laguna de
Coyuca and Taxco
Major airports: Juan Alvarez
International Airport (ACA) in Acapulco,
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)
Time zone: Central Standard Time
Web site: www.guerrero.gob.mx
Guerrero is one of the most beautiful states
in the country, bordering Mexico, Morelos,
Puebla, Oaxaca, Michoacan and the Pacific
coastline. It was formerly occupied by the
Nahua, Mixtec, Tlapanec and Amazugo
indigenous groups and later colonized by the
Spaniards.
The state’s tropical climates and
mountainous regions serve as ideal settings
for some of the country’s colorful
fiestas that mix rituals with legends
and religion. Guerrero also houses one of
the most internationally renowned bays in
Mexico, Acapulco, as well as charming
colonial cities like Taxco, impressive
caverns in Cocahuamilpa and first-class
beach resorts in Ixtapa and Zihuatanjeo. Its
residents are mainly skilled craftspeople
and its cuisine combines fresh seafood with
fruits from its lush vegetation.
Acapulco is the largest tourist destination
on the Mexican Pacific, with stunning
beaches, lush vegetation and pleasant
climate. Founded in 1566 as a trade route
with the Far East, the city was repeatedly
attacked by prowling pirates looking to
steal the goods. To protect the city against
these attacks, the Fort of San Diego was
built – a structure that has been
well-preserved over the years and now houses
the Historical Museum of Acapulco. Today,
Acapulco is the most popular holiday resort
for tourists from all over Latin America,
offering contemporary infrastructures and
tourist facilities nestled in a wonderfully
preserved natural surrounding. From
beautiful beaches to delightful
international and local cuisine, Acapulco is
one of Guerrero´s treasured jewels.
The picturesque fishing village of
Zihuatanejo is also part of the state of
Guerrero. Located in the heart of the
Mexican Pacific, the city is surrounded by
mountains, tropical forests and nearly three
kilometers of beach, equipped with
top-quality tourist facilities. Formerly
known as Cihuatlan – “place of women” – the
city served as the monarch’s favorite place
of retreat in the 1500s. Today, although
much of the city has been modernized, it has
managed to keep its village ambiance.
Five miles outside Zihuatanejo lies the
modern tourist complex of Ixtapa (meaning
“Place of White Sands” in Nahuatl, which,
together with Zihuatanejo, forms what is
known as the Dorado Pacifico or
"Golden Pacific."
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo has managed to preserve
all the attractions that have made it so
highly sought after; virtually unspoiled
beaches, year-round sun, a calm, clean sea,
exuberant vegetation and exotic birds. It
also has a first-rate infrastructure, hotels
and restaurants to suit every budget, golf
course and above all, facilities for water
sports, excursions and walks.
Taxco, known as the "silver city," is
located in the northern part of the state
and is one of Mexico's most famous colonial
cities, just a few hours' drive from Mexico
City to the west and Acapulco to the east.
With approximately 100,000 inhabitants,
Taxco has a small-town feel and to this day,
remains loyal to its silver mining past. Its
cobble-stone streets, cable-car rides,
silver shops and numerous outdoor activities
are only a few of the reasons travelers are
taken by Taxco.
As one of the loveliest states in Mexico,
Guerrero is the ideal destination for
travelers interested in natural diversity
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