OUTSIDE OF THE CITY

In addition to the many attractions and activities found within the City of Acapulco itself,  there are several daytrip options available to those travelers who have both an interest in exploring  'further beyond'  and the time to do so.  Some of these places are located just on the outskirts of the city proper  -  and involve little travel time;  others,  however,  may require from one to four hours of travel each way (depending on your mode of transportation).  For those which are nearby,  within Greater Acapulco,  transportation options are more flexible:  taxi,  local bus,  or private driver.  Other destinations may be reached via first-class bus or by hiring a private driver / tour guide,  the latter being the more costly option.  Of course,  those who have access to a personal or rental vehicle have even more flexibility;  yet most visitors,  especially foreigners,  would be best advised to travel by taxi or bus  -  and in certain cases,  to hire a private driver.

Nonetheless,  there's as big a world outside of Acapulco as there is within;  and all are unique daytrip destinations worthy of consideration.

For convenience,  here's a direct link to the Trip Advisor article:  'Acapulco: Private Drivers & Tour Guides'. 

ON THE OUTSKIRTS 

Note:  Playa Condesa  -  in the city proper,  just east of mid-bay  -  is the  'starting point'  for all driving distances stated below.  Actual distances will vary,  depending on one's  'starting point'  -  but especially (and significantly) for those travelers whose point-of-origination is located somewhere in Zona Diamante.

Conversion Tip:  All driving distances below are in  'miles';  multiply that number by 1.6 to convert to  'kilometers'. 

Northwest of Acapulco Bay: 

Pie de la Cuesta   -   Playa Pie de la Cuesta,  the Laguna de Coyuca,  and the Barra de Coyuca

Driving distance to Playa Pie de la Cuesta (at Vayma or Tres Marias):  approximately 11 miles

Coyuca de Benítez

Driving distance to the Coyuca de Benítez city center:  approximately 25 miles

Southeast of Acapulco Bay:

Puerto Marqués

Driving distance to the beach area:  approximately 8 miles

Playas Bonfil & La Gloria

Driving distance to Playa Bonfil:  approximately 14 miles  (+ ½-mile to Playa La Gloria)

Barra Vieja   -   Playa Barra Vieja and the Laguna de Tres Palos

Driving distance:  approximately 24 miles

FURTHER AWAY

Southeast of Acapulco:

Playa Ventura

Driving distance from Acapulco:  approximately 80 miles

Northeast of Acapulco (nearest to furthest):

Tehuacalco Archaeological Zone  (northeast of Tierra Colorada) 

Driving distance from Acapulco:  approximately 40 miles 

Chilpancingo   -   Capital of the State of Guerrero

Driving distance from Acapulco:  approximately 65-70 miles

Grutas de Juxtlahuaca  (southeast of Chilapa)

Driving distance from Acapulco:  approximately 75-80 miles

Chilapa

Driving distance from Acapulco:  approximately 85-90 miles

Taxco de Alarcón   -   'The Silver City'

Driving distance from Acapulco:  approximately 140-150 miles

Grutas de Cacahuamilpa  (northeast of Taxco de Alarcón)

Driving distance from Acapulco:  approximately 150-160 miles

For additional information on each of these daytrips,  look for separate entries in Trip Advisor's Travel Guide section for Acapulco  -  or search/inquire at the Travel Forum.