Acapulco
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Ac·a·pul·co
also Ac·a·pul·co de Juá·rez (ăk′ə-po͝ol′kō də hwär′ĕs, -ĕz, wär′-, ä′kä-po͞ol′-) A city of southern Mexico on the Pacific Ocean. It is a popular resort with a fine natural harbor surrounded by cliffs and promontories.
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Acapulco
(ˌækəˈpʊlkəʊ; Spanish akaˈpulko)n
(Placename) a port and resort in SW Mexico, in Guerrero state. Pop: 761 000 (2005 est). Official name: Acapulco de Juárez
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A•ca•pul•co
(ˌæk əˈpʊl koʊ, ˌɑ kə-)n.
a seaport and resort in SW Mexico, on the Pacific. 515,374.
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Noun | 1. | Acapulco - a port and fashionable resort city on the Pacific coast of southern Mexico; known for beaches and water sports (including cliff diving) Mexico, United Mexican States - a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810 |
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