By Plane

The international airport is 14 miles/23 km from the center. America West flies from Phoenix and Sacramento. Continental Airlines flies from Houston. Mexicana flies from Los Angeles, San José, Dallas, Denver, Chicago and Miami, with connections in Mexico City. American Airlines flies from Dallas. AeroMexico connects to all flights that pass through Mexico City. Delta Airlines flies into Mexico City and connects with AeroMexico.

AIRLINE CONTACT INFORMATION

AeroMexicowww.aeromexico.com 'fr 800-237-6639 (US);800-021-4010 (Mx)

America Westwww.americawest.com 'fr 800-363-2597 (US);800-235-9292 (Mx)

American Airlineswww.aa.com 'fr 800-433-7300 (US);800-904-6000 (Mx)

Continentalwww.continental.com 'fr 800-231-0856 (US);800-900-5000 (Mx)

Delta Airlineswww.delta-air.com 'fr 800-241-4141 (US);800-123-4710 (Mx)

Mexicana Airlineswww.mexicana.com 'fr 800-531-7921 (US);800-509-8960 (Mx)

The trip from the airport into town can be done by public bus, caught out- side the terminal, or by taxi. Buses take an hour; taxis should take about 20 minutes, depending on the traffic.

By Bus

There are numerous first-class bus companies that travel between Acapulco and Mexico City or Oaxaca, where you can transfer to anywhere else in the country. Second-class buses travel up and down the coast and inland to mountain villages. To get into town by taxi, leave the terminal and go to the opposite side of the street. Taking a taxi from here is much cheaper than taking one from the terminal. In-town buses are of two types. La Costera buses are air conditioned and cost a bit more than the regular local buses. Destinations are marked on the windows.

By Car

Bigger cars cost more; Volkswagens cost less. Always barter and confirm the price. Remember, no area code is needed when making a local call.There are numerous international companies at the airport and their prices run between $80 and $100 a day for a compact car. The companies are: Alamo, 'fr 744-466-9444; Avis, 'fr 744-466-9174; Budget, 'fr 744-466-9003; Dollar, 'fr 744-466-9493; Europcar, 'fr 744-466-0246; Hertz,'fr 744-466-9172; Saad, 'fr 744-466-9179; and Thrifty, 'fr 744-466-9115.

WARNING: Avoid driving the highway be- tween Ixtapa and Acapulco, especially at night. This is where most incidences of highway rob- bery occur and they are often violent. There is also a poaching operation going on at the beaches between the two centers, so that area should be avoided by everyone.

By Boat

Acapulco Marina, 'fr 744-483-7498, can hold up to 30 boats. Facilities include 110/220 power, potable water, pump-out, satellite-dish connection, toilets, showers, ice and repair facilities. Visiting sailors have access to the marina pool, restaurant and hotel. There is an Immigration office in the city. When arriving by boat you should go to the Customs office on the costera (walkway beside the water) at the dock near the zocalo, close to Sanborn’s Restaurant. It is open Monday to Friday, 8 am-3 pm; 'fr 744-466-9005. Immigration is also on the costera, across from the Comercial Mexicana, 'fr 744-484-9022. They are open Monday to Friday, 9 am-2 pm.