A world-famous resort town on Mexico’s Pacific coast, Acapulco is known for its charming 16th-century architecture, formidable cliffs, and incredible nightlife.
Currency | Mexican Peso |
Language(s) | Spanish |
Timezone | Central Standard Time (UTC-6) |
Unique Feature | La Quebrada Cliff and Divers |
Good For | Sightseeing, History & Culture, Beaches |
The best time to visit Alcapulco is November through May.
For a legal wedding in Mexico, you will need four witnesses, a blood test, (done by a certified doctor in Mexico), passports, and other documents (as listed below). If a woman is divorced, it must be at least one year since the divorce was finalized. If either partner is widowed, a death certificate must be provided.
Airport: Acapulco International Airport (ACA)
Required for Entry: Passport and Mexican Tourist Permit (usually issued upon arrival)
- Marriage License
- Passports
- Tourist Cards
- Copies of Birth Certificates (Translated into Spanish and Apostilled or Notarized)
- Copy of Divorce Certificate* (Translated into Spanish and Apostilled)
- Copy of Spouse Death Certificate(s)** (Translated into Spanish and Apostilled)
*Only if a woman is divorced.
**Only if one or both partners is widowed.