ACAPULCO:
Known officially as Acapulco de Juarez, the oldest port on the North American Pacific Coast, about 190 miles (300 km) southwest of the Mexico City. Acapulco surrounding region produces tropical fruit, cotton, sugarcane, coffee, and sesame seed. Soap and oil of limes are manufactured. Air service and highways connects Acapulco with other points in Mexico including the capital.

Acapulco has the reputation of being Mexico’s oldest and well known beach resort that became famous in the 1950’s as a favourite vacation destination for Hollywood stars and millionaires. Acapulco is still famous for its nightclubs and bars which attracts many vacationers, most of them from Mexico itself. The bay in Acapulco is almost landlocked, affording excellent anchorage for vessels, and the town lies at the foot of mountains surrounding the bay.

The 'original' Acapulco is on the northern end of the bay, where famous Hollywood actor John Wayne owned hotels. The south end of Acapulco bay is where the new constructions are including resorts and high rise hotels. Acapulco’s main attraction is still its nightlife and has been for decades. Cover charges for nightclubs vary but most of the times, men pay more to get in than women. Nightclubs do not open its doors to dancers until 11:00 pm, and the party continues until 4 or 5 am in the morning.

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