In its glitzy heyday in the 1950s, Acapulco was best known as a getaway for Hollywood stars like John Wayne and Frank Sinatra. The glitz and glamour of those days may be long gone, but Acapulco never really lost its sizzle.
1) The stars still shine in secret places
Acapulco's reign as a glamour queen began in the 1930s, when John Wayne, Johnny Weissmuller, and an eclectic cast of characters came to play. Agustín Lara, the beloved composer of Solamente Una Vez and other classic boleros, played the ivories as his wife, actress María Félix, and Rita Hayworth danced in the sands of Playa Caleta -- the backdrop for Lara's love song Maria Bonita. The Duke, Errol Flynn, and their Hollywood gang bought the Hotel Los Flamingos in the '30s as headquarters for their sportfishing and carousing holidays; the hallways are lined with a gallery of Tarzan and friends.
2) It's a jungle out there
Acapulco is often battered by storms and fierce rains in which the skies seem to explode. Water rushes down hillsides, creating instant waterfalls and occasional rock slides on the main road to the airport. Water can reach knee height within a few hours in streets near the beach and around the plaza. Power outages are a possibility, and getting around can be a major hassle. But there's a bright side to the rainy season (roughly June to October).
3) Acapulco Bay is a frequent stopover for military vessels and hundreds of sailors
Pirates caroused Acapulco's beaches and caves in the 1600s, stashing their treasures before causing mayhem that prompted construction of the star-shaped Fuerte San Diego (now a fascinating nautical museum) to deter intruders. The most interesting ships in the bay these days carry U.S. Navy crews eager to blow off some steam.
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