Some Great Budget Travel Tips

1. Take a bus. You can definitely rent a car or ride a taxicab, but both of them can be pretty expensive. The best mode of transportation therefore will be the bus. It's not only fast, but it's also safe and comfortable, not to mention very cheap. If you're a student, you can even avail of great discounts. The buses that ply in Acapulco are private owned, and so, they are properly maintained. A lot of them have free movies and food that you can buy right on the bus. You can also purchase newspapers and some drinks. They may also have free TV where you can watch all the latest movies without charge. A number of them may travel non-stop too, so you can get to your destination in a very short time.

2. Look for cheaper food. A trip to Acapulco will never be complete without trying out any Mexican cuisine. However, some of the restaurants and even cafes may be too expensive, costing several hundreds or even thousands of pesos (Mexican currency). Thus, you can proceed to Ika Tako or Mi Parri Pollo, where they don't only serve delicious Mexican treats, but they are also incredibly cheap. The former's specialty is the seafood taco, which is already a perfect lunch meal for you. You can just pair it with your favorite drink, such as soda, wine, or beer. Tortas, milanesa, and fish burgers, on the other hand, are the daily menus of Mi Parri Pollo. It is an al fresco restaurant, where you can take your meals under the shade of a huge umbrella.

3. Scour for free attractions. You may only have enough money to get you somewhere, perhaps try jet-skiing or scuba diving. You can make the most out of your sightseeing tour by spotting those destinations that don't require any entrance fee from you. A good example is to watch La Quebrada Divers. These are actually young men whose source of enjoyment is diving into the water by jumping from a cliff of around 45 meters in height. You can also take a stroll at Centro de Conventions, which never runs out of activities. You can join in fiestas, watch dolphin shows, check out arts and crafts gallery, or see a play or concert.

4. Avail of discounts and excellent deals from hotels. Accommodation choices such as Grupo Mayan would normally reduce their rates during off-peak season. You can check out their website or give them a call to know their latest deals and promo rates.

You can pocket hundreds of dollars in Acapulco. You just need to be wise and be more adventurous with your choices.