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This gorgeous hotel was built in the 1930's . Located on top of the highest cliffs of Acapulco, 450' high. With spectacular views of the open sea , and to Roqueta island. The hotel was sold in the 50's to the famous "Hollywood gang", led by John Wayne, Johnny Weissmuller (the first Tarzan), Fred Mc Murray, Rex Allen, Errol Flyn, Red Skelton, Roy Rodgers, Richard Widmark, Cary Grant, etc. who left their memories and tracks of there lives in the hotel.
It enjoys a unique location, allowing a view of magnificent sunsets and a continuous breeze from the ocean through the lush vegetation of our gardens.
The hotel is situated very close to "La Quebrada" where the famous high cliff divers perform daily. It is also five minutes away from "Caleta" and "Caletilla" beaches, La Roqueta island, the bullring and the main square.
1936: the hotel opens
It quickly becomes the retreat for the great names of Hollywood.
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The hotel became the hideaway for the Hollywood stars to escape form the turmoil of Hollywood life and relax. Actors and friends continue to visit the Flamingos where they spent part of their lives.
The bar, famous since the 50's for the creation of the "Coco Loco" is renown all over the world, as well as a wide selection of exotic tropical drinks, our prestigious cuisine is well known and highly recommended by local and foreign visitors since 1936.
Happiness is made to be shared, knew the great French dramatist Jean Baptiste Racine (†1699).
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Our team researches the hotel's history, from the very beginning, verifying its exact opening date and providing an overview of its history up to the present day. ?If you have any useful information, please send it to archives@famoushotels.org.? Thank you