ACAPULCO
ACAPULCO
Acapulco may not be the Hollywood celebrity magnet of the past, but with its beautiful beaches, the main jump is the bustling nightlife, this holiday resort still offers something for everyone. If the city has an iconic signature, it's the La Quebrada divers who thrill viewers today just as they did decades ago when jet setters like Frank Sinatra, John Wayne, Rita Hayworth, and David Niven helped put Acapulco on the map. with a population of 1.6 million, Acapulco has been relentlessly developed, and there's a small clue to its primitive origins. Longtime visitors may complain that the area has lost its charm, but with its enchanting natural setting, rising from the blue bay to the Sierra Madre mountains that frame it, Acapulco remains an undeniable thief of scenes. cruise ships stop on a pier at Old Acapulco - just below San Diego Fort - which was built in 1600. It's a fantastic location; the center of Old Acapulco is just a few blocks to the west, and the bay's waterfront is just a few steps to the east. An interesting factoid: our ship is rolled more in this basin than at any other time during our cruise on the Pacific coast of Mexico. You might not see them, but the deep waves and impressive tides are characteristic of this magnificent port. today with the crime against Mexican drugs it's a staple in the news, it's no wonder that security is a cause for concern. What most foreign visitors don't realize, until they savor a place like Acapulco for themselves, is that the tourist districts are under strict surveillance - and have been for years. The armed police are a huge (and, frankly, comforting) presence on the road, on the pier, and on the patrol boats that support the sentinel on the cruise ships while they are in port. This doesn't mean that you shouldn't take the same precautions as you would in any other city: don't wear flashy jewelry or watches or carry too much money, and stay away from deserted beaches or streets after dark.
