Acapulco

A turquoise beach-fringed resort city along Mexico's Pacific Coast, Acapulco has long been romanticized as a destination of the stars, with a dose of glamour around every corner. Panoramic vistas skirt majestic cliffs that dominate the city's deep blue beaches, and from a distance, one can spot glimpses of bravado that Acapulco's legendary sea cliff divers have skillfully mastered. Behind the cooling winds of Acapulco's beaches, a tropical wonderland decked with deep jungles unfolds, and wedged between these elemental opposites are sets of luxury condos, five-star hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, and bars that cater to incoming tourists. Second, only to Acapulco's wide-eyed natural beauty, the city's passion also extends to a pulsating nightlife that has been booming since 1976, when stars like Bono, Sylvester Stallone, and Luis Miguel made exciting appearances. Beach-side bars and live entertainment comes plenty in Mexico's original party town, as do tons of beaches that unfurl along the bay's beautiful coastline. However, as long as Acapulco has its golden beaches and a thirst for vibrancy, there is no stopping this coastal town from maintaining its seaside charm.