At the height of the Spanish empire, the Manila galleon turned Acapulco into a hub for the entire world's trade networks.

After Spain colonized the Philippines in 1565, Spanish galleons – towering, multidecked sailing ships – carried Chinese silk and Mexican silver across the ocean. But far more than goods traveled ...

Despite federal warnings on contaminated beaches, Acapulco Mayor Abelina López says the water is safe and invites tourists to ...