Explore Guerrero
Guerrero is one of Mexico’s 31 states and is located on the southwest coast. It is best known for the tourist hubs of Acapulco and Zihuatanejo, which are about 200km from each other. Both cities are located on a bay, with great diving opportunities both inside and just outside of the bay.
Acapulco is a beach resort town and major port city. Less than 500m offshore near the mouth of Acapulco Bay is the island of La Roqueta, which is home to many popular dive sites.
Zihuatanejo used to be a small fishing village, but has since developed into the third most-visited area of Mexico. The main attractions of this area is sportfishing, birdwatching, and scuba diving.
The protected bays of both cities are an ideal environment for beginner divers to go reef- and wreck-diving. Farther offshore, there are deeper dive sites that allow more advanced divers to go wall-, drift-, and cave-diving.
Both nearshore and offshore dive sites are accessible mostly by boat, and shore diving is limited. Local dive shops run daily trips to sites, ocean conditions-permitting. None of the dive sites are so far from shore that a liveaboard dive boat is necessary.
Places to Explore
Acapulco
Acapulco is a beach resort town and major port city located on Mexico’s Pacific (west) coast, in the state of Guerrero. It is located on a large bay, Acapulco Bay, which you may have heard Frank Sinatra singing about in his hit song, “Come Fly With Me”. Less than 500m offshore near the mouth of Acapulco Bay is the island of La Roqueta. With a length of less than 2km and a steep wall, this small island has some of the most popular dive sites of this area.
Zihuatanejo
Zihuatanejo is a city located on a sheltered bay on the Pacific (western) coast of Mexico, in the state of Guerrero. Zihuatanejo used to be a small fishing village, but has since developed (along with the neighboring resort-centric city of Ixtapa) into the third most-visited area of Mexico. The main attractions of this area are sportfishing, birdwatching, and scuba diving.
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Diving in Guerrero
Guerrero, a coastal gem in Mexico, offers an array of dive sites that cater to both novice and seasoned divers. One of the standout sites is the wreck of a WWII ship near Zihuatanejo, providing an intriguing glimpse into history while surrounded by vibrant marine life. For those interested in shore dives, Ixtapa offers easily accessible spots with coral gardens teeming with fish.
Unique experiences like night dives reveal the nocturnal behaviors of sea creatures, offering divers a thrilling alternative to daytime excursions. While shore dives are abundant, liveaboard options allow explorers to reach remote sites, ensuring a balanced diving adventure in Guerrero. Whether you're drawn to the mysteries of wrecks or the simplicity of shore dives, Guerrero promises an unforgettable underwater journey.
The best Months to dive in Guerrero
Guerrero offers year-round diving opportunities with diverse conditions across the seasons. Water temperatures typically range from 24°C to 30°C, with warmer waters from June to October. Visibility can vary, generally falling between 12 to 30 meters, providing excellent conditions for divers during most of the year.
Seasonal weather patterns, such as the rainy season from June to September, may affect diving with increased runoff impacting visibility. Windy conditions are more prevalent from November to February, potentially affecting surface conditions and currents. While diving is possible throughout the year, the ideal time is during the dry season from November to May when conditions are generally more stable and predictable.
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