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 OVERVIEW
The city of
Acapulco
is the south-facing bay whose natural harbor is claimed to emanate the same
enamoring beauty as
Hong Kong
and
Rio de Janeiro
. Travellers looking for an authentic Mexican resort won't be disappointed
as
Acapulco
bears the mark as a “birthplace” of the Mexican tourism industry.
Accordingly, there are mindnumbing options for dining places, recreation venues
and sightseeing locations which are tantalizingly Mexican.
Whatever your vacation appetite craves for,
Acapulco
is sure capable to cater with its first-rate resources.
HISTORY IN BRIEF
The history of Acapulco dates back to the 16th-century when it exhibited a
prominent role as a Spanish trading port. From here, the Spanish ships
loaded with Mexican silver departed to the Philippines to trade for spices,
ivory, silk, pearl, porcelain wares and precious stones. Then the
returning ship would anchor here again before unloading the commodities and
transport them inland to the gulf port of Veracruz. The departure of the
Spaniards in 1810 had put an hiatus to the growth of Acapulco, until the
improvement in national transportation in the early 20th-century had opened up
the port to the rest of Mexico as well as to the international tourists.
Since then Acapulco has become an acclaimed playground for Hollywood figures as
well as international celebrities. Today anybody with sufficient budget
can also revel in the atmosphere and facilities Acapulco has developed over the
years for recreational and entertainment purposes.
GEOGRAPHY & CLIMATE
Acapulco lies 230km south of Mexico City on a deep semicircular bay, on the
most southwestern tip of the Mexican Pacific Coast. The city is bordered
by the mighty Sierra Madre to the east and the panoramic Acapulco Bay to the
west. Acapulco has a fine share of 360 sunny days a year. The
average daytime temperature is 80F (27C) with varying degrees of humidity.
The rainy season falls on June to October, but July and August remain relatively
dry in general. Tropical showers are usually brief and occur at night.
FOOD
Visitors to Acapulco will surely be delighted by the variety of cuisine to
choose from in Acapulco as well as the convenient choice of inside-dining or al
fresco that several restaurants offer. Acapulco boasts more restaurants
than hotels, and you can certainly find a lot of them along the Costera.
For economical meal, though, your safest bet is at one of the restaurants around
the zocalo which often offer less costly meal. The beachside restaurants
especially on the east are quite expensive, but the food is great as well as the
scenery. The special feature of every Mexican restaurant in Acapulco that
you shouldn't miss is pozole, a traditional pork and vegetable stew. For
those who prefer something closer to the neutral, universal taste, several
locations of McDonald's, KFC or Hard Rock Cafe should work for you.
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