This article is an exploration of the development of Acapulco, primarily in the twentieth century. It looks at the political economy of the resort and its importance to the Mexican model of development. It also examines the myths, tourist promotion, and the place of Acapulco in popular culture.
Este artículo es una exploración del desarrollo de Acapulco, principalmente en el siglo veinte. Se estudia la economía política de ese centro turístico y su importancia para el modelo mexicano de desarrollo. Examina también los mitos, la promoción turística, y el lugar de Acapulco en la cultura popular.
Keywords:
History,
political economy,
popular culture,
tourism,
development,
crime,
travel,
Mexico,
Acapulco,
Hollywood
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