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Zihuatanejo, a Gem on Mexico’s Pacific Coast

Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico

Sunset at Zihuatanejo panorama

Mexico // Beaches· Central America· Guerrero Mexico Location: [post_gps_latitude], [post_gps_longitude]

Zihuatanejo is one of those places you just wish you could get stranded in for a very long time. As I’ve said before, there’s much to love about the place. It’s a small fishing village on Mexico’s Pacific coast, and it’s just bursting with local flavor.

Just up the road is the sterilized resort town of Ixtapa–the Cancun of the West Coast–but the two places couldn’t be more different. Nestled in a protected bay with coastline of alternating rocky headlands–a bay in which fishermen head out in their small boats–it has great ocean views from all around the bay. A vibrant village market forms a fascinating maze to get lost in, and the beach fish market is both unique and quintessentially local. It is quite a gem.

ANDY: Think you’ll ever get out of here?
RED: Sure. When I got a long white beard and about three marbles left rolling around upstairs.
ANDY: Tell you where I’d go. Zihuatanejo.
RED: Zihuatanejo?
ANDY: Mexico. Little place right on the Pacific. You know what the Mexicans say about the Pacific? They say it has no memory. That’s where I’d like to finish out my life, Red. A warm place with no memory. Open a little hotel right on the beach. Buy some worthless old boat and fix it up like new. Take my guests out charter fishing.

—The Shawshank Redemption (1994; dir: Frank Darabont)

Deck chairs with an ocean view

Fishing boats on the shore at Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Local craft stores

Ocean view at night

Fishing boats at Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Local craft stores

Waves against rocks

Downtown Zihuatanejo

La Casa Que Canta Resort, Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Fruit and vegetables at El Mercado (the central market) in Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Luxury Resort at Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Playa Principal, Zihuatanejo

La Casa Que Canta Resort, Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Fishing boats at Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Shoreline at Zihuatanejo

Beach at Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Stores in Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Beach at Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Beach at Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Local craft stores

Playa Principal, Zihuatanejo

Playa Principal, Zihuatanejo

Stores in Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Stores in Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Fruit and vegetables at El Mercado (the central market) in Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Fish stall at El Mercado (the central market) in Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Fuente Cihuatlan | Angel Agurre Rivero

Fruit and vegetables at El Mercado (the central market) in Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Beach at Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Public clock tower in Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Street sign design

Mexican resort

Chicken stall at El Mercardo

Mexican political sign

Headland of the bay at Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Zihuatanejo harbor

Night time view of Zihuatenejo Bay

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Travel Advice for Mexico

You can find the latest U.S. Department of State travel advisories and information for Mexico (such as entry visa requirements and vaccination requirements) here.

The British and Australian governments offer their own country-specific travel information. You can find the British Government's travel advice for Mexico here and the Australian Government's here.

Health & Vaccinations

The CDC makes country-specific recommendations for vaccinations and health for travelers. You can find their latest information for Mexico here.

David Coleman Photography

I take photos. I travel. I write. I do it for a living. Seven continents. Dozens of countries. Up mountains. Under water. And a bunch of places in between. You can find my main site at havecamerawilltravel.com. Or check out what’s in my go-to travel photography kit. Or get in touch here.


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      # Beaches
      # Central America
      # Guerrero Mexico



About David Coleman

I take photos. I travel. I write. I do it for a living.

I’m based in Washington, DC.

You can find my photography gear reviews and tips at havecamerawilltravel.com/photographer.

David Coleman Photography

I take photos. I travel. I write. I do it for a living. Seven continents. Dozens of countries. Up mountains. Under water. And a bunch of places in between. You can find my main site at havecamerawilltravel.com. Or check out what’s in my go-to travel photography kit. Or get in touch here.

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