Located in the state of Guerrero on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, Acapulco is a major port city. It is a port of call for shipping and cruise lines running from San Francisco and Panama City. The population of the urban part of Acapulco is over 600,000, while the surrounding municipality’s population numbers over 700,000 people.

Acapulco as it is known today has its roots in the Spanish exploration of the New World. In 1521, the bay upon which Acapulco depends was discovered by the Spanish, and by 1532 the area was a direct dependency to the Spanish Crown, and it soon became a major port for Spanish operations in the area. The Mexican War of Independence between 1810 and 1821 marked the beginning of Mexican control of Acapulco, and with it, the end of the trade with the Philippines that had gone on for centuries.

With a subtropical climate, Acapulco has a hot and rainy season and a dry and cooler season. From October to June, it is quite unlikely to see any rainfall or clouds in the sky. Throughout the year, the high temperature hovers around 90 degrees and the low around 70 degrees. During the rainy season, the rain falls during the nighttime, so it rarely interferes with tourism activities. Acapulco wraps around the bay and exists on a small strip of shore land between the beach and the lofty mountains. A tunnel allows access to Acapulco from the mainland.

Because of the agreeable weather and the beach atmosphere that Acapulco provides, along with the stylishness of Mexican beach resorts to American tourists, Acapulco has long been an extremely popular tourist destination. As far as Mexican tourism goes, it competes directly with Cancun on the east coast of Mexico. Generally a summer resort paradise, Acapulco has become a spring break getaway for the younger crowd. This may be because of the larger amount of international tourism in the area compared with other areas of Mexico.

As the largest city in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, Seattle is an important cultural and commercial hub. Its official nickname is “Emerald City”, although it is sometimes referred to as “The Gateway to Alaska”, “Rain City”, “Coffee Town”, and other local titles.

The Seattle area has been inhabited by humans for thousands of years, but at the time of the European discovery of the area, it was inhabited by members of the Duwamish Tribe. Settlement of the area was first attempted by the Collins Party, who obtained legal rights to settle at the mouth of the Duwamish River. On the way there, they passed the Denny Party, who would become the eventual founders of the city itself. Eventually, the settlement would split into two competing entities, but finally, the eastern shore of Elliot Bay became the site for the city.

Seattle is situated between the Puget Sound and the Washington Lake on an inlet of the Pacific Ocean. Classification of Seattle’s climate varies because it experiences the characteristics of both a Marine west coast climate and a Mediterranean climate. Winters are rainy and summers are dry, much like the rain patterns of several Mediterranean regions.

Visitors to the northwestern part of the United States are frequently headed to Seattle for various reasons. Some go to attend the Seattle International Film Festival, while others enjoy the myriad cultural events that take place in the Emerald City.

When visiting Seattle, be sure to include plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature. The mild climate makes it ideal for outdoor activities like walking, hiking,cycling, jogging, skiing, and snowboarding, while the presence of water makes it a great place to practice water sports from fishing to surfing. Because of the heavy rainfall, the region is very green and a terrific destination for outdoor photography as well.