Guerrero is known around the world for its magnificent
beaches, first-class infrastructure, high quality tourist services and
the great attitude and professionalism of its people. All of this and
more make Guerrero a top tourism destination.
The state is 39,942 square miles and is divided into
7 regions: Tierra Caliente, Costa Grande, Norte, Centro, Acapulco, Montaña
and Costa Chica. Guerrero is made up of 76 municipalities including Acapulco
de Juárez, Taxco de Alarcón and Chilpancingo, the capital
of the state. The state also enjoys approximately 314 miles of some of
the best coastal land in Mexico.
Agriculture, cattle ranching, and especially tourism,
are the industries that contribute to the state’s economy and provide
the most jobs.
When it comes to tourism, Guerrero offers a wide variety
of hotels from colonial style to luxury establishments, hotels shaped
like pyramids, some built in the classic Mexican style and still others
built in a more avant-garde style. The characteristics they all have in
common are comfort, good taste, and top-notch services to ensure a memorable
vacation. The activities offered in the state ensure that you will never
be bored – not even for a second! Visit all the beautiful corners
of the state, enjoy aquatic sports, and relish the exquisite restaurants
offering both national and international menus. There is also a huge variety
of bars and discotheques for all tastes.
Culture is a very important part of this experience as
well. The Platería Museum, the Bandera History Museum, the 20th
Century Museum of Taxco Social History, the Ignacio Manuel Altamirano
House Museum, the Legislative Palace Museum and the Mining Museum, among
others, provide windows into the history and culture of the state.
Without a doubt, the most popular destinations
in Guerrero are Acapulco and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. For decades,
they have played host to countless visitors searching for natural
beauty and great tourist services. One of the most important
economic activities for the citizens of Guerrero is craft-making.
The most common crafts include gold and silver work, laquered
boxes and other objects, pottery, textiles, items made from woven
palm, wood furniture, leatherwork, Amate bark paintings, and
stone carvings.
Cooking in Guerrero is an interesting combination
of indigenous, Spanish and French food – very delicious!
Dishes are made primarily from corn, chili, beans and meat. Some
of the most popular dishes are the red and green moles, clemole,
ayomole, huaxmole, the chili sauces, tortillas memelas, picadas,
chalupas, tostadas, totopos, white atoles, fruit candy and white,
green and corn pozoles. Beans, of course, are the perfect accompaniment
and are prepared in various ways. The chocolate and tomato dishes
are also a particular menu favorite in Guerrero.
Guerrero is an excellent tourist destination,
rich in beauty and hospitality, and ready to welcome you with
open arms any day of the year. Visit Guerrero!
