1. Acapulco - Noun
2. Acapulco - Proper noun
a port and fashionable resort city on the Pacific coast of southern Mexico; known for beaches and water sports (including cliff diving)
Source: WordNetAcapulco is also Mexico's largest beach and balneario resort city. citation The city is best known as one of Mexico's oldest and most well-known beach resorts, which came into prominence in the 1950s as a getaway for Hollywood stars and millionaires. Source: Internet
A Dutch fleet invaded Acapulco in 1615, destroying much of the town before being driven off. Source: Internet
Acapulco skyline The city was devastated by Hurricane Pauline in 1997. Source: Internet
After Mendaña's discovery, other Spanish ships on the galleon route between Manila in the Philippine Islands to the west and Acapulco on the western coast of Mexico in the east, "discovered" Wake Island. Source: Internet
Although 60.65 tons have recently been extracted from the bays of Acapulco and nearby Zihuatanejo, more needs to be done. Source: Internet
A major gun battle between 18 gunmen and soldiers took place in the summer of 2009 in the Old Acapulco seaside area, lasting hours and killing 16 of the gunmen and two soldiers. Source: Internet