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City in the Mexican state of Guerrero
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Zihuatanejo is a city of 130,000 people (2020) on the Pacific Coast of Mexico in the state of Guerrero. It is a fishing village that has developed into one of the most-visited areas in Mexico. It is popular with sports fishermen. The small town vibe of the historic downtown area earned it a designation as one of Mexico's Pueblos Mágicos.
The best restaurant in Zihua, according to one who lived there for a year and tried just about everything. Homestyle regional dishes, including the traditional pozole on Thursdays and rica pancita" (tripe) on Sundays. Serves breakfast and lunch only. Good-sized portions.
Intimate restaurant specializing in fresh seafood including ceviche, swordfish, and octopus.
Open-air brunch restaurant on the beach serving Mexican and international breakfast dishes including omelettes, chilaquiles, hot cakes and more. The coconut French toast is a nice twist on a breakfast classic. Great coffee.
Authentic traditional Mexican breakfasts with homemade tortillas, fresh breads, fresh squeezed orange juices loaded with pulp and bursting with natural fruit flavors. Locals swear Margaritas has the best chilaquiles in Zihua.
Casual open-air tropical restaurant serving traditional Mexican and regional cuisine for breakfast and dinner. Delicious organic Mexican coffee, hand-made tortillas, tender chicken and pork. Affordable prices.
Great Mexico City style taqueria with a wide variety of tacos at rock bottom prices. These are classic street tacos, so order a half dozen if you're feeling particularly hungry. Tacos al pastor are the "safe" bet for foreigners, but why not be adventurous for a change?
Traditional Mexican and regional cuisines including pozole, handmade sopes, and a breakfast buffet that includes omelettes, guisadas, and fresh squeezed orange juice.
Reservations: Beautiful five-bedroom boutique hotel overlooking Zihuatanejo Bay, infinity swimming pool and deck with restaurant and bar. Very friendly staff and excellent service.
Camino Escenica a Playa Ropa. Boutique hotel on Playa Ropa, consistently rated by travel magazines as one of the most luxurious hotels in the world. Infiniti pool, full spa services, and gourmet dining.
formerly Tides Zihuatanejo
Small beach resort, tastefully decorated with Mexican art and crafts. Its cheerful rooms reflect the colors of the tropics. It offers 35 suites in villas among tropical gardens. A tiny blue stream runs by your side wherever you walk, filling ponds, splashing into fountains or spilling over an aqueduct right into one of the swimming pools.
Most rooms with air conditioning and balcony that overlooks Playa la Madera. Poolside food and bar service. A staircase off the patio takes you down to the beach. Friendly staff.
12 fully equipped and nicely decorated suites for a very comfortable vacation for families and couples. Located in charming Zihuatanejo. A family owned & operated property. English spoken.
By car
Fed Hwy 200 bypasses Ixtapa and Zihuatenjeo along the north/west side of town as Careterra Zihuatanejo-Manzanillo and from the south/east side of town as Careterra Zihuatanejo-Acapulco.
By bus
Bus service in Mexico is quite reliable and comfortable. Before the start-up of several low cost air carriers, bus was the main mean of transport across Mexico.
Most of the transportation is done on foot. There are plenty of taxis to take you out to the airport or the bus station.
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