Acapulco
City in Mexico

Acapulco, a resort city on Mexico's Pacific coast, is set on a large bay backed by high-rises and the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains. Made famous by the jet set in the 1950s and ’60s, it's known for its high-energy nightlife, beaches and golf. From its iconic La Quebrada cliff, performers dive 40m into a small cove every day and night.

Area: 726 mi²

Weather: 79°F (26°C), Wind N at 6 mph (10 km/h), 89% Humidity

Hotels: 3-star averaging $60, 5-star averaging $130. View hotels

Getting there: 7 h 13 min flight, around $550. View flights

Local time: Friday 6:32 AM

Population: 673,479 (2010) UNdata

Number of airports: 1

University: Acapulco Institute of Technology