Acapulco is a shopper's delight. Take your pick from over a dozen modern malls. Stroll the Costera for souvenirs. Explore the bustling municipal market. The only place where you cannot shop these days is on the beach. This is thanks to a recently passed law prohibiting beach vendors from hawking their goods and spoiling your vacation. Most vendors have been relocated to a plaza toward the north end of the hotel zone.

Bargaining is acceptable whenever there is no price tag, in the markets, and almost always when buying jewelry. For craft items, begin the bidding at half the asking price and settle somewhere in between. Prices generally include sales tax.