What is the difference between Cancun, Acapulco & Dominican Republic?

Question

I want to vacation in Mexico. I have already been to Mazatlan, Cabo and Puerto Vallarta. I was wondering what the difference is between Cancun, Acapulco & Dominican Republic in regards to quality of resorts, activities, culture, etc..

Answer 1

If you've visited Mexican resorts, you should be aware that Cancun and Acapulco are just two cities, whereas the Dominican Republic is a country.

Answer 2

Acapulco is where Mexico City natives (chilangos) spend their weekends.

Cancun is where Americans spend their vacation.

And Dominican Republic is a country, not a part of Mexico.

Answer 3

Acapulco has two unique things "Cliff Divers" and donkeys that drink beer.

Acapulco offers an older aspect of Mexico and is filled with family owned small hotels and real Mexicans not the hungry time share sellers that Cancun has.

If its aqua blue water you want then Cancun is the place but the more expensive of the three.

Cancun was built for the sole purpose of entertaining tourists.

Dominican has good weather and nice resorts.

Opinions vary on this subject and we all have our different ones.

I have not only grown fond of Acapulco I love it and am looking forward to my 27th winter there