Acapulco Skyline

In the fifties, legendary Frank Sinatra invited one and all to "Come fly with me...down to
Acapulco Bay," and Elvis transported moviegoers for "Fun in Acapulco." Veterans of the
hedonistic golden era of Acapulco wistfully reminisce that legendary actor John Wayne and
friends purchased the intimate Hotel Los Flamingos as a private hideaway in the hills for
Hollywood's biggest stars. Cary Grant, Errol Flynn, Orson Wells and Rita Hayworth relaxed in
unpretentious accommodations sipping Coco Locos while enjoying the lush, colorful flora and
panoramic view of the sun slowly losing itself in the sea as waves were crashing onto the rocks
below. Glamour was rampant.

Adolfo Santiago Gonzalez, present owner and former towel boy for John Wayne, recounts that
shards of tequila bottles are still found on the hillside where Wayne tossed empties while
partying with his favorite lady of the moment. Nearby is Duke's private retreat called the Round
House which still bears evidence of Wayne. Johnny Weissmuller, the most famous movie
Tarzan, lived his last years there. We couldn't help feeling ghosts were still partying to a Latin
beat.

The glamour days of Acapulco waned when fickle celebrities led by Elizabeth Taylor and
Richard Burton, turned to Puerto Vallarta, CanCun, and newer venues, but now the famous are
returning. Celebrities Mariah Carey, Brad Pitt, Madonna, Placido Domino, Jane Seymour,
Sylvester Stallone, and Luis Miguel have recently been sparkling in Acapulco at places such as
the Casanova Restaurant.

Acapulco Princess

The Los Angeles Times in a September, 1999 issue described Acapulco as mounting a make-
over of this stunning playground preparing for it's millennium celebration. Spectacular new
hotels, one more opulent than the next, dot the landscape: the Camino Real, Pierre Marque,
Vidafel Mayan Palane, Hyatt Regency, and the Radisson Resort to name just a few. The ever
prestigious Acapulco Princess and Las Brisas with its pink jeeps and private villas and pools,
where Kennedys and Clintons lounged, still lure well heeled vacationers.
Small boats and yachts are decorated with twinkling lights, and champagne flows creating a
permanent party atmosphere. Acapulco's weather and beaches are world famous, but there is
much more to entertain vacationers.

The jungle tours of Pie de la Cuesta, jet boatrides on

the Papagayo River, Coyuca Lagoon, a sanctuary for
many species of birds, glass bottom boats, horseback
riding on the beach, jai alai, bullfights, snorkleing,
water skiing, parachuting, Cici water park, bullfights,
primo golf courses, and yacht cruises all seduce
vacationers. Papagayo Park, a children's amusement
park with a skating rink, jungle garden, mechanical
toys and an artificial lake for boat rides make Acapulco
an excellent vacation site for families. Archaeological sites and cultural attractions, such as the
Fort of San Diego educate