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The favorite escape of Mexico City inhabitants is a place that has many faces: from the most luxurious, represented by modern hotel developments on the beach, to the nostalgic Acapulco, where the rich and famous from other decades lay in the sun and had fun, which today has a charm that the new buildings cannot match. Quite close to the bay are Pie de la Cuesta and Barra Vieja, beaches that are less crowded where you can relax and sunbathe. And in front of Caleta beach, the De los Mares Virgin is submerged by the island La Roqueta.

Acapulco was a very important port for the Spanish, who used the place to unload their ships full of novelties from the Philippines for almost three centuries. This relevance as a port always made it an attractive war loot, which is why its participation in Mexico’s history is undeniable. Its role during the Independence was a key factor: José María Morelos y Pavón captured Acapulco and achieved the surrender of the San Diego Fort, the last Colonial bastion in the Pacific. Finally, the Spanish left in 1815 and commerce with the Far East came to an end.

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In accordance with its place as an important tourist destination, Acapulco’s gastronomy is broad and varied. There are plenty of options with accents from all over the world, to choose the type of experience you want or to feel healthy. The coastal avenue groups most of the restaurants, but there are excellent alternatives in other parts of the city. The inevitable dishes are pescado sarandeado and cocteles (Mexican seafood salads), as well as ceviche.

In spite of the years of construction, the panoramic view of the Santa Lucía bay continues to be spectacular; and this is because it is really difficult to hide the true natural beauty of Acapulco. It can be appreciated as a tourist at the well-known Papagayo Park, which in addition to seaside resort attractions is also an ecological reserve with vast green areas and a large number of exotic species in captivity. If you want something more peaceful, take a boat to tour around Coyuca Lagoon, on the opposite side of Pie de la Cuesta beach.

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