Best Shopping Centers in Acapulco – Luxury Malls, Plazas & Boutiques
La Isla Shopping Village
La Isla Shopping Village, opened in 2008 in the Diamante area near the airport, is Acapulco’s premier shopping destination. With open-air cafés, a man-made canal, a movie theater, and popular retail brands like Pier 1 Imports, DKNY, and Calvin Klein, it brings a modern and upscale shopping experience reminiscent of high-end U.S. malls. The complex also offers family-friendly attractions, including a dolphin pool, a casino, and a 10-screen cinema. With department stores Liverpool and Palacio de Hierro anchoring the plaza, La Isla attracted over 6 million visitors in its first year.
Galerías Diana
Located at the heart of Acapulco's Costera, near the Emporio Hotel, Galerías Diana opened in 2005 and quickly became a shopping favorite. With stores like Pull and Bear, Zara, Nine West, and Puma, it blends international fashion with local style. The multi-level mall features a vaulted atrium where Starbucks offers a cozy café experience. Entertainment includes a nine-screen Cinépolis cinema with VIP service, a kids’ arcade, a slot casino, and popular dining spots like Fisher’s Seafood and Palacio de Hierro’s restaurant.
Patio Acapulco
Patio Acapulco is one of the city's newest shopping destinations, offering a blend of retail stores, dining options, and entertainment venues. Its modern design and convenient location make it a popular choice for both locals and tourists. Patio Acapulco is located at Carretera Cayaco-Puerto Márquez.
Gran Plaza
Gran Plaza is Acapulco’s most spacious shopping center with a vibrant mix of retail and entertainment options. Anchored by the upscale department store Fábricas de Francia, the mall also features a multiplex cinema, a slot machine casino, and Recórcholis, a kids' play area with live clown performances. The food court offers a variety of options, from traditional Mexican dishes to pizza and burgers. VIPs and El Portón restaurants provide sit-down dining options as well. Holiday seasons often bring free entertainment events in the central plaza area.
Plaza Bahía
Plaza Bahía, located on the bay side of the Costera, offers four floors of air-conditioned shopping near the Crowne Plaza Hotel. It features boutiques for footwear, jewelry, housewares, and fashion. Dining options include Haye's Lebanese cuisine. The complex also houses a movie theater and a bowling alley complete with a sports book, bar, and big-screen TVs.
Plaza Marbella
Plaza Marbella, also known as "Plaza Olvido," offers a mix of open-air and indoor shopping with a Mediterranean flair. Overlooking the bay, it hosts Aca Joe, Tommy Hilfiger, and Martí Sports among others. The nearby "Aca Mall" seamlessly extends the shopping experience.
Plaza Condesa
Plaza Condesa, a cozy shopping center next to the Fiesta Americana Hotel, features fashion boutiques like Izod, Guess, and Bronce Swimwear. It also includes Recaprint for computer printing services.
La Vista
La Vista, located in Las Brisas, is a luxury shopping center known for its trendy fashion boutiques set in colonial-style architecture. It offers a curated shopping experience with a craft store, art gallery, music shop, boutique, and a stylish restaurant, catering to upscale tastes.
