Acapulco’s Media - Newspapers, Radio and Television
Newspapers
Acapulco has a diverse media landscape, including four major daily newspapers and several periodicals. The daily newspapers are:
Novedades de Acapulco: Established as one of the most recognized newspapers in Acapulco, it covers a wide range of topics including local news, sports, politics, and community events. It has a strong online presence with regularly updated digital content.
El Sur: Known for its in-depth investigative journalism and editorial content, El Sur focuses on political analysis, cultural reporting, and social issues relevant to the Guerrero region. Its website is frequently updated with breaking news and opinion pieces.
El Sol de Acapulco: Part of the Organización Editorial Mexicana (OEM), this newspaper offers comprehensive coverage of local events, crime reports, tourism updates, and sports. It also features a popular online platform with multimedia content.
Diario 17: A smaller publication with a focus on community news, local events, and human interest stories. Currently, it does not appear to have an active online presence.
Other locally published magazines include Acapulco Club (focused on children’s content), Presencia (society magazine), Revista La Costa, and Renayork.
Television
Acapulco receives coverage from Mexico's major television networks. Cablemás is the primary cable provider, offering local channels, national Mexican networks, and international broadcasts like ESPN. Most hotels and condominiums have cable TV, while some use satellite TV. Major networks available include:
- TV Azteca (Grupo Salinas)
- Televisa
- Radio Fórmula
- Radio y Televisión de Guerrero (RTG)
Radio
Radio broadcasting in Acapulco is dominated by Grupo ACIR and Radio Fórmula. Below is a list of notable radio stations, their frequencies, and formats:
Frequency | Call Sign | Name | Format |
---|---|---|---|
550 AM | XEACD | Color Radio | Pop (Children) |
710 AM | XEMAR | La Nueva Amor (ACIR) | Romantic, News |
810 AM | XEAGR | Radio Fórmula | News, Talk, Sports |
94.5 FM | XHNU | Super 94.5 | Pop (Eng & Span) |
97.7 FM | XHGRC | Radio Básicamente (Soy Guerrero) | News, Talk |
102.3 FM | XHAGE | Mix FM (ACIR) | Classic Hits (English) |