Overview
- State tourism officials reported hotel occupancy at 86.3% in Acapulco, with the Golden Zone at 93.3%, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo at 85.4%, Taxco at 85.2%, and the statewide average at 85.7%.
- Authorities prepared for roughly 500,000 visitors by deploying 700 security and rescue staff drawn from the armed forces, National Guard, and local police, along with lifeguards.
- A long-period swell known locally as mar de fondo produced strong surf and rip currents, and beach crews rescued a Mexico City swimmer using a jet ski.
- Road access strained under holiday traffic as the Autopista del Sol saw slowdowns and mechanical problems on the Viaducto Diamante delayed some travelers.
- Tourism officials projected more than 3.9 billion pesos in receipts for Acapulco and up to 4.7 billion statewide, even as visitors reported higher prices for food, beach chair and umbrella rentals, and motorized attractions.