Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Texas is located in the US, while Acapulco is located in Mexico. Acapulco, also known as Acapulco de Juárez, is located in the state of Guerrero on Mexico’s Pacific coast, about 300 km (190 mi) southwest of Mexico City. Acapulco lies at the base of the bay. Texas is the second largest state in the United States by both land area and population. It is located in the south central region of the country.