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Acapulco (officially known as
Acapulco de Juárez) is a city,
municipality and major sea port in
the state of Guerrero on the Pacific
coast of Mexico, 300 kilometres (190
mi) southwest from Mexico City. The
city is best known as one of
Mexico’s oldest and most well-known
beach resorts, which came into
prominence by the 1950s as a getaway
for Hollywood stars and
millionaires. Acapulco is still
famous for its nightlife and still
attracts many vacationers, although
most are now from Mexico itself. The
resort area is divided into two. The
north end of the bay is the
“traditional” area, where the famous
in the mid 20th century vacationed
and the south end is dominated by
newer luxury high rise hotels.
Acapulco is located on a deep,
semi-circular bay and has been a
port since the early colonial period
of Mexico’s history. It is a port of
call for shipping and cruising lines
running between Panama and San
Francisco, California, United
States. The tourist resort city of
Acapulco is the largest city in the
state, far larger than the state
capital Chilpancingo.
Acapulco’s main attraction is its
nightlife, and has been for many and
many decades. Nightclubs change
names and owners frequently but
there generalities. Cover charges
vary but are almost always higher
for men than women, and most clubs
are not in operation until after
11pm. Most of the action happens
after midnight and goes until to at
least four or five in the morning.
The high-rise hotels have their own
bars and sometimes dance clubs.
Informal lobby or poolside cocktail
bars often offer free live
entertainment. In addition, there is
the beach bar zone, where younger
crowds go. These are located along
the Costera road, face the ocean and
feature techno or alternative rock.
Most are concentrated between the
Fiesta Americana and Continental
Plaza hotels. These places tend to
open earlier and have more informal
dress. This area is especially
popular during Spring Break.
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