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What today is the city of Campeche, Mexico, capital of the Mexican state of the same name and situated on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, was founded as the Puerto de San Francisco de Campeche in the year 1540 by the Spanish conquerors who came to these shores under the command of Francisco de Montejo y León. Continue reading Historical Campeche Acapulco, on Mexico’s Pacific coast, is known as the “Pearl of the Pacific” and has been a popular tourist destination since the 50s and 60s when the up-and-coming Hollywood crowd took it over as its favorite hangout. Attractions include the cliff divers of La Quebrada, the Fort of San Diego (Fuerte de San Diego) historical landmark and museum, and boat tours to the Isla La Roqueta and the Underwater Chapel. Continue reading Acapulco |
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