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Location

The name of this city is probably well known to most people, and is famous for its beaches, night life and other holiday attractions.

Reports from cruisers state that the town is quite dangerous, however the marina is reported to be safe.

Clearance

Yachts can either anchor outside or arrange a berth in the yacht club marina. The yacht club facilities can be used by visitors and the yacht club can arrange clearance facilities for a fee. For those who prefer to do the formalities themselves, these can be very time-consuming as the offices are spread out all over town, and the distances are great.

Docking

The bay, around which the city stretches, is sheltered, but very busy with all types of water craft. There is a small marina tucked into a corner of the northern arm of the bay and another, larger one at Las Playas.

Club de Yates de Acapulco
Gran Via Tropical y Tambuco, Col. Las Playas, Acapulco, Guerrero 39300, Mexico
Tel:+52 744 482 3859, Fax:+52 744 482 2836, VHF Channel 16
cyates@acabtu.com.mx
250 berth marina (15 for visitors) with potable water, electricity, showers and toilets. Laundry, pumpout and fuel dock. Dry storage and 25 ton travelift. Mail/message sevice, restaurant, pool, tennis courts, and security.

La Marina Acapulco
Av. Costera Miguel Aleman #215, Fracc. Las Playas, Acapulco, Gerrero 39390, Mexico
Tel:+52 74 83 7498, Fax:+52 74 83 7505, VHF Channel 16
Opening Hours: Office 9-5
This small marina has water, electricity, toilets, showers, pump-out facility. There is 24 hr security, public phones and also a club with a bar, restaurant, swimming pool, tv room.

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