ACAPULCO CONDOMINIUM RENTAL
Imagine an unspoilt paradise, on the coasts
of the Pacific, where only a few animal species lived, the sun, the sea and the vegetation
making up a green and ochre landscape. Thus was Acapulco Bay 3,000 years ago. The first
inhabitants of this area were the Nahuas, a tribe that was a predecessor to the Aztecs,
according to archaeological findings dating back to over 2,000 years ago.
In 1521 Francisco Chico, by order of Hernán Cortés, acting on behalf of the Spanish
Crown, arrived in this area, the first foreigner ever to step on Mexican territory, and
named it Santa Lucía. The newly founded city quickly became an important trading centre
between Asia and America, with ships constantly coming and going to and from the East, and
which brought, among many other goods, spices into America. As a result of the economic
boom, the population increased threefold and its wealth attracted the attention of
legendary pirates such as Sir Francis Drake, Morgan and Cavendish.
In order to defend the port from the frequent pirate attacks, a castle was built: Fuerte de San Diego.
At the beginning of the 19th century, King Charles IV declared Acapulco Ciudad Oficial
and it became an essential part of the Spanish Crown. In 1810, José María Morelos
attacked and burnt down the city during the War of Independence.
Acapulco recovered its importance during the Gold-rush. Many of the ships stopped in the
port on their way to Panama, and more than a few of the passengers were so taken by the
natural beauty of its beaches that they decided to settle there.
In 1920, Acapulco started its voyage towards becoming an important tourist destination,
with the visit of the Prince of Wales and future King Edward VIII. Acapulco's charm had
captivated the royalty and they soon recommended the place all around Europe. The idea to
create a hotel and trading infrastructure came from a Texan businessman named Pullen,
responsible for the construction of what is now known as Old Acapulco. Years later,
President Miguel Alemán radically transformed the port, installing electricity, drainage
systems, pavements and building the first road from Mexico DF to the port, which brought
much more tourism to the area.
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