The passage of the Category 5 hurricane, Otis, through the Mexican city of Acapulco has caused several disasters, including the deaths of 27 people, in addition to damage to the infrastructure of the hotel sector, as reported by tourists in the area, through photos and videos on social networks.
These effects also extended to the famous Hotel Emporio, formerly called Continental, which was the setting for one of the most iconic episodes of “El Chavo del 8”, a special that aired between December 1978 and January 1979.
Emporio Acapulco is also remembered for its appearance in the well-remembered episode of El Chavo del 8 in this port.
Other appearances of the hotel are in the movie “Single Dad, I Have to Get Married” and in some novels, such as “Love is Not How They Paint It” and others. pic.twitter.com/z2jIThFQeO
— Mishell Altamirano (@MishellAltarq) October 26, 2023
According to La Razón, the accommodation center is located at Avenida Costera Miguel Alemán 121 and has always been characterized by its modern and luxurious design, but fans of the series are devastated by the conditions it is in after the hurricane.
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Current status of the hotel that hosted Chavo del 8
Images shared by social media users show that the paths bordering the Emporio’s main pool and other areas were covered in fallen palms and other debris carried by the hurricane winds.
More footage of the destruction of the Emporio Acapulco hotel, where the Chaves and Chapolin episodes were filmed.
Furacão Otis reported 27 dead and 4 missing in the state of Guerrero, where Acapulco is located.
Photos: Raymundo Ceja pic.twitter.com/iXz5jB8Xx3
— Forumchaves (@ForumChaves) October 26, 2023
The ceilings and walls of some rooms collapsed, the windows of the rooms and the impressive windows of the living rooms were broken, there are places that were flooded by the heavy rains and several cars were also crushed by falling objects, as published by half RPP.
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In short, according to Infobae, the photos and videos published on platforms like Chilindrina and Doña Florinda enjoyed them decades ago.
The 🏨Hotel Emporio looks practically destroyed #Acapulco, #Warriorafter the passing of the 🌀 hurricane #Otis. pic.twitter.com/QZcEcBEI60
— Tribuna Noticias (@NoticiasTribuna) October 27, 2023
Source: Eluniverso

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