The Herald

Cliff divers offer unique tribute to the Virgin of Guadalupe

BY BARBARA KASTELEIN El Universal Domingo 11 de diciembre de 2005 Miami Herald, página 1 ACAPULCO – Many people all around the world have heard of the cliff divers of Acapulco, or “los Clavadistas de la Quebrada.” They are among enduring Mexican icons such as the pyramids, Emiliano Zapata, mariachis and tequila. This closely-knit community in Acapulco, Guerrero, has offered… Read More »Cliff divers offer unique tribute to the Virgin of Guadalupe

Diamonds Are Forever

If you have driven the length of Acapulco in the last year, from Barra (near the airport) to Pie de la Cuesta from head to toe, as it were you will have seen many changes: Improved roads at both ends, a new plaza in Caleta, and a mammoth shopping center, hotel and cinema complex on the way to the Naval… Read More »Diamonds Are Forever

Fortifying Acapulco´s cultural attractions

Changing Acapulco´s reputation was never going to be easy. Until recently, the transition from bottom-slapping, cocktail-glugging hedonism in the sun, to historical and cultural treasure trove would raise a smirk, rather than an enthusiastic nod. But the port is now seriously laying claim to its past and the pioneer here is one of the country´s grand coastal forts, La Fuerte… Read More »Fortifying Acapulco´s cultural attractions

Saving Acapulco’s Golden Age

The historic Hotel Villa Vera in Acapulco, Guerrero, is among the first of the Golden-Age hotspots to begin telling the story of the great days of Acapulco in hopes that the by remembering past success and failure will help guide the resort town in days to come. BY BARBARA KASTELEIN/The Herald Mexico December 31, 2004 “Today as I drive around… Read More »Saving Acapulco’s Golden Age