The south-central state of Guerrero is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the south, the state of Michoacan to the north-west, the states of Mexico, Morelos and Puebla to the north and Oaxaca to the east and south-east. It’s center of government is the state capital of Chilpancingo.
The main cities and communities in the state of Guerrero are Acapulco and Ixtapa Zihuatanejo (including Troncones) located on the Pacific coast, and Taxco, Iguala and Chilpancingo, located in the mountainous interior of the state.
Tourism is one of Guerrero’s prime industries. In the 1940′s and 50′s, Acapulco came to the forefront as a destination of the rich and famous of Hollywood and experienced great growth during that era and into the 1960′s. In the early 1970′s, the Mexican government slated Zihuatanejo for another touristic development and Ixtapa was born. Taxco de Alarcon grew up as a silver-mining town during the days of Spanish colonization and brings a steady tourist trade attracted to the quaintness of it’s colonial architecture and streets as well as the fine craftsmanship of its silversmiths.
Acapulco - The long-time favorite port & beach resort on the Pacific coast of Mexico.
Ixcateopan - Burial place of the last Aztec Emperor, Cuauhtemoc
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo – Located on the Pacific Coast in the northern part of the state, Ixtapa Zihuatanejo offers the traveler the best of both the tourist resort and the traditional fishing village.
Petatlan – Visit the Church and gold market. Accessible via coastal Highway 200 south of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo.
Taxco de Alarcon – An important silver mining center in the interior of the state.
Troncones Beach – Enjoy the new beachfront community of Troncones Beach, Guerrero: three miles of pristine beach and tranquil bed-and-breakfasts.
Other points of interest
Las Grutas de Cacahuamilpa – Tour these spectacular caverns near Taxco de Alarcon.
Surfing in Guerrero – Guerrero’s best surfing beaches.
La Soledad de Maciel – Archaeological site near Petatlan and Ixtapa Zihuatanejo.
Guerrero is an important tourist destination. There are three main areas of tourism, known as the Triángulo del Sol (triangle of the sun). The first is Acapulco. The second is Taxco, a colonial town noted for its silverware. The third is Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo….
Wikipedia contributors, “Guerrero,” Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Guerrero&oldid=316740240 (accessed October 7, 2009).
The climate of the state of Guerrero, Mexico
With a year-round semi-tropical climate and average temperatures ranging from 23 to 33 degrees Celsius (73-93 degrees Fahrenheit),the coastal regions of Guerrero state enjoy close to 300 days of sun annually. The climate in the higher interior areas of the state is more temperate and temperatures vary depending on altitude.
The rainy season generally starts in June and carries on through the end of September or into October. The rains usually fall in the late afternoons or evenings and infuse the region with an intense greenness.
Light and casual clothing is recommended on the coast – but remember to also bring a sweater or light jacket for evenings as the night breezes can sometimes become unexpectedly chilly.
Acapulco
Chilpancingo
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
