OSCAR'S REAL ZIHUATANEJO...
Zihuatanejo, or ‘Zihua’ as the locals called it, is a paradise
where you will always be made to feel welcome by the
friendly people who are so willing to help.
locals on the beach, is great too. One of the reasons Las
Gatas beach is so special is that there are no roads so
you can only access it by boat.
Zihuatanejo is a fishing village in a lovely bay on the
Pacific coast of Mexico that offers visitors some of the
most beautiful beaches in all of Mexico. The original
name was Cihuatlán, which means "land of women"
in Nahuatl (the Aztec language), because the social
organization was a matriarchy. This place was a sacred
sanctuary for the pre-Hispanic nobility with La Ropa
beach being one of the most special. With a thin strip of
pure white sand, small waves and a beautiful color to the
ocean it’s a great place for kids and enjoying a day by the
sea. There are also a lot of water sports at La Ropa, you
can go parasailing, wave running, flyboarding, fishing,
kayaking and many more.
The food in Zihuatanejo is amazing with lots of fresh
seafood being served up in a great variety of restaurants;
you’ll have no trouble finding a good place to match your
budget. There are also the best boutique hotels in the
area and some smaller more affordable hotels too. All
these places have their own personality, you will not find
commercial restaurants or big all inclusive hotels here.
Another amazing beach is Playa Las Gatas; the legend
tells that a Tarasco King had it built so his daughters could
swim peacefully and freely. At Las Gatas you can watch
sea turtles and go snorkeling to see many beautiful fish
and even a sunken statue of Christ. The food, cooked by
Just 10 minutes away from Zihuatanejo is Ixtapa, another
great destination but more developed than Zihuatanejo
with all inclusive hotels, golf courses, nightclubs and
stores.
The average temperature is 82°F and we have 300 days
of sunshine a year. Even during the June-September
rainy season showers are brief and usually only develop
in the late afternoon or evening. Zihuatanejo is a great
option for any vacation!