Acapulco Mexico Steamboat Sailing Scene Real Photo Postcard

Acapulco, Guerrero, historically served as a vital port for the Spanish Manila Galleons between the 16th and 19th centuries. However, its international renown transformed dramatically in the mid-20th century, emerging as Mexico's first major Pacific Coast resort town. This era, particularly from the 1940s through the 1960s, saw Acapulco become a fashionable playground for Hollywood celebrities, European royalty, and wealthy tourists drawn to its picturesque crescent bay, warm climate, and burgeoning luxury infrastructure.