Language: English

Live stream event
Hosted by Fredo O.: Tourism Journalist, Travel Coordinator and Licensed Tour Guide in Mexico

Key Points

• ACAPULCO: The Port That Connected Asia and the Americas
• Live Q&A
• Closed Captioning Available
• Contents suitable for children

Description

Long before it became a top tourist destination in Mexico, Acapulco was one of the most important ports on the planet. For 250 years, this natural deep-water bay served as the American terminal for the legendary Manila Galleon (also known as Nao de China), effectively launching the birth of global trade. Every year, the arrival of the treasure fleets transformed a sleepy fishing village into a chaotic, dazzling international bazaar where Mexican silver was traded for exquisite Asian luxuries. This virtual tour takes us back to the age of sails, pirates, and global empires. Through a recorded walk, we will uncover how a single Mexican port connected Asia, the Americas, and Europe, altering global economies, diets, and cultures forever.
– The Tornaviaje and the Secret of the Pacific: The discovery of the return route from Asia
– Pirates of the Pacific and Fort San Diego
– The Cultural Fusion: How this trade route permanently altered Mexican identity, introducing Asian culinary staples textiles, and artistic techniques that influenced local crafts
– Tracing how the silver mined in places like Taxco passed through Acapulco to become the world’s first global currency