Your guide to Acapulco

Arena GNP Seguros: Acapulco's entertainment hub

One of the main reasons to stay in the Diamante zone: the Arena GNP Seguros is just minutes from the apartment.

The Arena GNP Seguros (part of the Mundo Imperial complex, on Boulevard de las Naciones) is Acapulco's premier venue for concerts, festivals and sports. From international tours to the country's biggest Latin-music stars, the calendar runs all year long — which means there is almost always a reason to plan your trip around a show.

Staying at Esmeralda puts you within a short drive of the doors, so you can enjoy the night and come home to rest without long transfers or surge-priced rides across the bay.

2026 concerts at Arena GNP Seguros

A snapshot of the 2026 line-up announced for the Arena and its open-air gardens. Always confirm dates and tickets on the official channels before booking your trip.

🎟️ Tickets and updates: eticket.mx · Ticketmaster · Mundo Imperial. Line-up subject to change.

The Mexican Open: ATP 500 tennis in Acapulco

Every February, Acapulco becomes the center of the tennis world for the Abierto Mexicano de Tenis (Mexican Open) — an ATP 500 tournament held right at the Arena GNP Seguros.

First held in 1993, the Mexican Open is one of the most prestigious stops on the ATP Tour outside the Grand Slams, drawing top-ranked players to the hard courts on Boulevard de las Naciones. It's a bucket-list week for sports fans: world-class tennis by day and a festive Acapulco atmosphere by night.

2026 edition — the highlights

• 33rd edition, played February 23–28, 2026 at the Arena GNP Seguros
• Singles champion: Flavio Cobolli defeated Frances Tiafoe, 7–6(7–4), 6–4
• Doubles champions: Marcelo Melo & Alexander Zverev
• Prize money: approx. US $2.47 million

Acapulco & the Diamante zone: the essentials

More than a beach — Acapulco mixes legendary bay views, golden-sand beaches and a lively scene. Here's what's around you.

Beaches near the apartment

Revolcadero Beach is the long, open Pacific beach of the Diamante zone — wide golden sand and big surf, perfect for long walks and sunsets. The calmer, hotel-lined stretches by the Princess Hotel are great for a relaxed beach day.

Eat, shop & explore

• La Isla Acapulco Shopping Village — open-air mall with shops, restaurants, cinema and waterfront dining.
• Puerto Marqués bay — calm waters and seafood right on the sand.
• Classic Acapulco — the La Quebrada cliff divers and the bay's sunset views, a short trip away.

Getting here

From Mexico City, the Autopista del Sol (Hwy 95D) makes Acapulco an easy road trip of roughly 3.5–4 hours. Flying in? Acapulco International Airport (ACA) is close to the Diamante zone — minutes from the apartment.

Best time to visit

Acapulco is warm year-round. Peak weeks are the Mexican Open (late February), Easter / Semana Santa, summer holidays and the Christmas–New Year season. For better rates and quieter beaches, aim for the shoulder weeks in between.