Acapulco has been an important bay forever, from its days as a trading post, then as a major fishing port, and now as a cruise terminal. The bay itself is almost a complete circle with only a small entrance, which makes it protected from enemies and storms alike.
Overlooking the harbour, Fort San Diego has provided another kind of protection since the 17th century. Green and yellow hills rise to 3,500 feet directly behind Acapulco, but for scores of miles north and south, the rest of the coast is flat and open to the sea.
Acapulco is famous for the daredevil youngsters who dive 134 feet into a narrow tongue of foaming sea at La Quebrada diver's point. Other youngsters gather clams to make a living.
We toured the flea market, a dirty and stinky area where everyone looks tired. Check out the pink prom dress, very much a la Cinderella! 
A favourite drink here is a plastic bag filled with quartered limes on which they pour various flavourings and it makes a kind of "pop". Very tart!
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