
From Sunbathing to Survival: Vacation Thrills in Acapulco
Acapulco's tourism paradise marred by armed chaos! Heavily armed men set cars ablaze, hijacked tourists' bus, and spread panic. Authorities and businesses plead for peace.
The Mexican Pacific tourist town of Acapulco is located on a broad harbor with tall buildings and the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains as a backdrop. During the 1950s and 1960s, it became popular among the "jet set," who subsequently popularized its vibrant nightlife, beaches, and golf. Professional divers regularly make the 40-meter plunge from La Quebrada's famous cliff into a secluded ocean bay.