Niños Adelante – Children Forward
“Even the smallest thought counts. Boxes of pencils, pens, colors, old school books…everything is put to good use.” Sunday March 12th, Kate and Andrew, the owners of Nirvana Sailing Tours and their friends John and Yvette (Speedy) hosted a fund-raiser for Niños Adelante. People came costumed in their Age of Aquarius costumes and danced and...
Cheeseburgers in Paradise
..but ask for the steak fries if you, like Jimmy Buffet, need some French fried potatoes.” For those of you who are not familiar with the song by Jimmy Buffet, let me help you get up to speed…”I like mine with lettuce and tomato, Heinz 57 and French fried potatoes, a big kosher pickle and...
Zihua Cures
“Scorpion bites – find the bugger that got you, pinch off his tail and eat him.” We have all heard the old saying ‘starve a fever, feed a cold’ (or, is it the other way around?). And, as you can imagine, here in this area, there are many cures and sayings. Trying to research all...
At the movies- The World is Not Enough
“The chase scenes are exciting thrill-a-minute rides on cars, boats, hot air balloons, snow-mobiles and skis.” He’s back, not Jack, James. Bond, James Bond. 007, special agent on her Majesty’s Secret Service and this time his mission is to save the damsel in distress. Oh, and by performing this duty, he might just save the...
The Secret Spots – Al Cilantro
“She makes a special use of her own home grown cilantro and other spices, which lead to a delicate and savory meal.” This restaurant is definitely a secret spot. Located directly behind Casa Bonita in Ixtapa, on Las Palomas right off of Las Golondrinas in Club de Golf. The restaurant is actually a bed and...
Day trips from Zihuatanejo – Acapulco
The genesis of the Mexican Riviera. This is the city that first drew the tourists down to Mexico and, in it’s hey day, was the playground of the rich and famous. The city is located about three hours south of Zihuatanejo on Highway 200 and can easily be reached via car or bus. The bus...
Meet the Sanka – Anna Chimalpopoca
Sanka is a short colloquial word in Spanish that means a crutch. It is widely used here in the Zihuatanejo area for a term of friendly endearment. This new section serves to introduce you to the Sankas living here who are not only colorful characters, but beloved residents. I was first fascinated with the woman...
The Secret Spots – La Quinta Troppo
Perched on the side of the hill with sweeping views of Playa La Ropa you will find the very secret La Quinta Troppo. This small tropical hotel of eight rooms has just opened their private doors to the public, offering dinner six days a week on their candle lit terrace. La Quinta Troppo is the...
Day trips from Zihuatanejo– Majahua
As previously mentioned in our October issue, Troncones is an excellent day trip from this area. However, if you are feeling a little more adventurous and really want to escape from all sense of time and reality, travel down the Troncones road to the small fishing village of Majahua. There is not much to do...
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
“It is this tilma, the relic of the Basílica de Guadalupe, for which millions of people make a pilgrimage to Mexico City every year on the 12th of December.” December 12th is traditionally known in Mexico as the Day of OurLady of Guadalupe (Día de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe) celebrating the manifestation of the Virgin Mary...
Noteworthy News
Well it is the last Christmas season of the Millennium and those who are interested in attending mass, there are some English services located at several of the hotels in Ixtapa, contact the concierge desk at the Krystal @ 553-1072 or the Westin @ 553-2241. Also, there are a number of local area churches that...
Traveling Mexico – Real de Catorce
“While walking out in the foothills of the valley at the bottom of the graveyard, an image of Clint Eastwood on a pale horse riding up from the desert, came to mind.” Found in the heart of the Sierra Madre Oriental Mountain Range, Real de Catorce is a true Mexican ghost town. The city was...
