Acapulco has a good local bus system, with buses every few minutes to most places you'd want to go. The fancier, yellow air-conditioned buses that ply La Costera along the bay cost slightly more. All have their destinations clearly marked on the windshield. Walking along La Costera is easy (although crossing it can be chancy); a novel alternative is a decorated horse-drawn cart.

Taxis are plentiful in Acapulco and cab drivers are happy to take gringos for a ride, especially for fares higher than the official rates. Always agree on the fare before you climb into the cab, and it never hurts to bargain with taxi drivers either. There are several types of taxis; the main ones are the large American-type vehicles, usually available at hotels, and there are also the old-fashioned Volkswagens (the once ubiquitous Beetles are being phased out), which cruise the streets and are considerably cheaper.

Be aware when trying to find your way around Acapulco that street names and numbers are generally not logical or well marked.