Acapulco is a city in the state of Guerrero on the Pacific coast of Mexico, known for its major sea port and its exciting night life. It is located on a deep, semi-circular bay and has a municipality that has an area of 1,882.6 square kilometers and with a local population of around 2 million. The town of Acapulco is nestled between the shoreline and lofty mountains. Access from inland to the town is via a 2-kilometer tunnel that was constructed in the 1990s. Its tourist resort city is the largest city in the state.

The first inhabitants of Acapulco were the Nahuas, a tribe that preceded the Aztecs. The name Acapulco comes from the Nahuatl language and literally means "place of big needs". When the Spaniards arrived in the 1520s, they changed the name to Santa Lucia. Under the influence of the Spaniards, the city became a key trading port between Asia and America. After the 1920s, Acapulco became a popular tourist destination for Europeans.

Now, Acapulco is known for the being the city never sleeps and it has lived up to its reputations by fostering its lively nightlife. Here, travelers can experience state-of-the-art night clubs. Acapulco now has to face competition from other popular Mexican cities such as Cancun, Cabo and Puerto Vallarta but it still manages to retain its exotic and exciting cosmopolitan aura. Its legendary night life aside, Acapulco is also known for its warm water bay, legendary sailfish fishing, an unlimited array of water sports, and the daring feats of the La Quebrada cliff divers.