For more complete listings of local services with websites
and/or e-mail addresses please see the respective directories for Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones.
Calli
Design - Architecture and interior
designing as well as exquisite decorations, lamps, furniture, pottery,
and fabrics for the home. Located on the Zihuatanejo-to-Ixtapa highway
next to the Instituto Tecnológico. Tel. & FAX 554-3210.
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Diseños y Acabados - They offer architectural
services for all types of constructions as well as a store with products
for design and decoration including finishings, lighting, fans, sealants,
and quality concrete and stonework. Located on the Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa
highway next to the Instituto Tecnológico de la Costa Grande.
Ferretería
y Tlapalería del Centro -
Well-stocked hardware store selling quality brands and offering excellent
service. Located at Calle Cuauhtémoc #33, Centro, Zihuatanejo.
Tel: 554-7878. E-mail: nora27_03@hotmail.com
Desormaux Arquitectos - One of the most talented and renowned architects in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo and the surrounding region.
Communications & Technology
CrashData
Systems - Computer systems sales, maintenance,
repair and accessories. Find them on Avenida Morelos #18 between Cuauhtémoc
and Vicente Guerrero (near the corner of Cuauhtémoc) in downtown Zihuatanejo. Tel. 554-5056.
Megacable
Comunicaciones - Providers of cable
TV, internet and telephones services. Located in Zihuatanejo on
Calle Paseo La Boquita #53, near off Plaza Kyoto. Tel. 554-8385, 554-3356.
Mitron
Electrónica - Electrical
accessories, parts and supplies for everything from stereos to computers
to lighting to household wiring to specialized batteries. Find this
amazingly convenient and well-stocked store with knowledgeable and
helpful personnel on Calle Vicente Guerrero #63 in downtown Zihuatanejo.
Tel. 554-8509.
SERCOMMEX -
Repairs, sales & configuration of computer systems, supplies and
equipment including help with internet connections.
ZihuaRob's® -
Website design, maintenance and hosting services.
Health & Medical
Cielo
Mar - A therapeutic support facility set in
a quiet Zihuatanejo residential home with a pool offering comfortable
lodging that provides the proper environment for anyone seeking emotional
well-being, physical healing or spiritual awakening.
Clínica
Maciel - Excellent small hospital located
on Calle Las Palmas #40 in downtown Zihuatanejo.
Tel. 554-0517
Clínica
Mediciel - A full service medical clinic with
qualified, professional staff and state-of-the-art technology. Areas
of medicine and services include general medicine, traumatology, gynecology,
pediatry, internal medicine, ear-nose-and-throat specialist, X-rays,
ultrasound, clinical analysis, and air ambulance. Located at Avenida
Morelos #6 near the Alberca Olímpica in Zihuatanejo. Tel. 554-8617,
554-5824
Devlyn
Opticos - Offering a wide selection of eyeglasses
and sunglasses as well as quick and professional diagnostic services
by Dr. Dario Cabrera. One-hour emergency service available. Located
at Calle Ejido #27 in downtown Zihuatanejo (554-5775) as well as Locale
#2 indoors at La Comercial Mexicana shopping center (554-0482). E-mail dosulises@hotmail.com
Dr. Hugo Alarcón - Certified dermatologist. One of the most highly recommended in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. His office is located on Calle Cedro #2, Depto. 101, Colonia El Hujal, above the pharmacy Farmapronto "Fuente del Sol", just off the sidestreet of Zihuatanejo Boulevard. Tel. 554-1400, cel. 755-102-2238
Dras.
María Luisa y María Teresa Díaz Núñez
D.D.S. -
These twin great-granddaughters of a former president of Mexico are
guaranteed to bring out the best in your smile, and keep you smiling
while they're at it. They offer complete dental
care from their modern, air-conditioned office located on Calle Amado Nervo D-2 in Colonia El Limón by the entrance to the Universidad Tecnológico de la Costa Grande, just
off the Avenida Paseo
de Zihuatanejo Poniente.
E-mail: maria-diaz-5@hotmail.com Tel. 554-7236, emergencies 554-5833, cel. 755-113-1428 or 755-100-2602
Dr. Alfonso Duarte Prado - Ear, nose and throat specialist, well known and respected in the community. Find his office at Calle Nicolás Bravo #9, 2nd floor, in downtown Zihuatanejo. Tel. 554-3366, 553-3039
Dr.
Rogelio Grayeb - A favorite general medical
practitioner with locals & tourists alike is Dr. Grayeb. He speaks
perfect English and will make house calls when necessary. You can reach
him 24 hours a day. Find his office in Zihuatanejo on Calle
Zafiro #4 (between Paseo El Palmar and Calle Ópalo). Tel. (office)
554-3334, 554-5041, (home) 553-1711, cel. 755-557-8303 (keep these numbers on hand). E-Mail: drgrayeb1@hotmail.com
Dr.
Jaime Gutierrez Moscoso-
If you should need a doctor for almost any reason, Dr. Gutierrez
is highly qualified and recommended. The former director of our "Hospital
General" as well as "IMSS" (the government's "social
security" hospital) is a general practitioner offering emergency
services or surgery 24 hours a day. He also specializes in pediatrics,
gynocology-obstetrics, and painless birth deliveries and offers ultrasound
and electrocardiography. He speaks some English (and plays a mean
game of tennis)! Find his office in Zihuatanejo at Paseo de
Los Hujes #17 in Colonia El Hujal (up the hill from the old PEMEX
gas station and IMSS hospital), or call him at: Tel. 554-4343, cel.
755-557-0565
Dr.
Eric Ostrov - Clinical psychologist offering
services in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. View professional credentials as well
as details of treatments and techniques.
Dr. Arturo Perezcano D.D.S. - Qualified and competent bilingual dentist fluent in English and known for the high quality of his work. Find his office on Avenida Colegio Militar #114 across from the office of Migración in Zihuatanejo. Tel. 554-2344, cel. 755-108-4406. E-mail: perezcano@hotmail.com
Dr. Alejandro Reséndez Rosales - Cardiologist and internal medicine. His office is located on Calle Cedro #2, Depto. 105, Colonia El Hujal, above the pharmacy Farmapronto "Fuente del Sol", just off the sidestreet of Zihuatanejo Boulevard. Tel. 554-5069. Emergencies cel. 755-100-3206
Dra.
Rocío Román D.D.S. -
This very qualified and competent dentist speaks perfect English,
and her office can be found in downtown Zihuatanejo near Hacienda
at Avenida H. Colegio Militar No. 12, Plaza del Sol, Local 8, Planta
Baja (ground floor), Colonia Centro. Tel. 554-4417
Dr.
Oliverio Soberanis D.D.S. - A
highly qualified and recommended dentist trained in dental surgery,
buccal rehabilitation and dental cosmetics. You can find his modern
well-equipped air-conditioned office on Avenida 5 de Mayo #210-E
in downtown Zihuatanejo. He speaks perfect English. Tel. 554-6053
Hospital
de Especialidades - A small but
very capable hospital in Zihuatanejo offering excellent services.
Located on the corner of Avenida La Parota and Los Hujes in Colonia
El Hujal, at the top of the hill behind the Pemex gas station (the
one next to the Hospital IMSS across from the bus terminal). Tel.
554-7628
Laundry
Lavandería
del Centro - Self-service as well
as assisted laundry service located at Calle Vicente Guerrero #34
in downtown Zihuatanejo. Tel. 554-9791
Lavamatic
Laundromat - Self-service, residential, commercial,
and industrial laundry services with 2 locations in Zihuatanejo and
serving the surrounding communities. Tels. 544-7378 and 554-1690
Lavandería Express -
Excellent laundry service for locals and visitors. Owned and operated
personally by Alejandro Guido Torres. Located in downtown Zihuatanejo
on Calle Catalina González #35, Tel. 554-4393
Monarca -
Laundromat offering self-service as well as residential and commercial
service including pick-up and delivery. Operated by Somer Relfe and
located in the shopping complex called Centro Comercial "La Moraleja",
Local 2-A in Ixtapa. E-mail: zimapropomotorainmobiliaria@gmail.com .
Tel. (755) 553-3191, Cel. 755-111-4188
Legal
Galindo
Abogados - Legal services in Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa including
contracts, corporations, industrial property, immigration services,
real estate, litigation, mediation, arbitration, and taxes.
Nava
Brito y Asociados - Excellent
law firm of experienced and trustworthy lawyers offering legal services
including civil and criminal litigation, mediation, contracts, arbitration,
trusts, wills, and real estate. Located on Calle Ejido No. 19, Despacho
302 above Banamex in downtown Zihuatanejo. E-mail: navabrito@zihuatanejo.net .
Tel. 554-3370.
Notaría
Pública No. 1 - Various legal services
including the drawing up of contracts, agreements, trusts, wills and
the legal witnessing of signatures. They also assess property values.
Located in Zihuatanejo in Colonia El Hujal.
Musicians
& DJs
DJ
Doro - Angel Alfonso Tellechéa
Palacios aka "Doro" offers his excellent talents and music
with digital sound system and lighting for all types of special events
and parties. From romantic and rock to tropical and hip-hop, Doro maintains
a selection of genres for all tastes and ages. Find him at Calle Nicolás
Bravo #9, Colonia Centro, Zihuatanejo, Gro. (Bananas Restaurant). E-mail:
dj_doro_bananas@yahoo.com.mx . Cels. 755-557-7190, 755-559-3294, 758-100-4553.
Tel. 554-9805
Enrique
Luna - Self proclaimed "troubador" guitarrist
who plays and sings many beautiful traditional Mexican songs. Truly
a talented musician! E-mail: dragsea@hotmail.com . Cel. 552-297-3603
José
Luis Cobo López - A local guitarrist
and singer with a large repertoire of traditional and regional music
including ballads and some very romantic songs. One of our most beloved
and popular local musicians! Tel. 554-6709
Los Hermanos Morelos - A duet of troubadors who play some of the music most representative of our region of the Costa Grande of Guerrero. They are available for parties and special events. Cel. 755-114-5265, 755-108-2574
Mariachi
"Los Torcazos" - This is
an excellent group of professional mariachis who are available to play
for private engagements and special events. Tel. 554-5315, 554-0861.
Cel. 755-101-0711
Musical
Group "Los Bambis" -
Don't let the name fool you. This musical group is one of the hottest
around! You can hire them for fiestas and special events. They'll
make sure everyone keeps dancing with their blend of rock and tropical
music as well as other popular Mexican styles. They really have a
wide range of tight, solid sounds and are completely professional
including their own high-tech sound system and light show. You can
hire them by calling 554-7043
Package & Shipping
DHL - Nationwide and international package shipping service. Local office located on Marina Nacional #71, Zihuatanejo. Tel. 554-3747
Estafeta - Nationwide and international shipping service. Local office located at Heróico Colegio Militar #120-A, Zihuatanejo. Tel. 554-4888
MexPost - The Mexican post office's package shipping service. Calle del Cartero s/n, Zihuatanejo. Tel. 554-2192
Photography
Arte Visual - Edson Hernández and his crew offer their artistic talents as photographers and videographers for publicity, weddings, parties and special occasions.
RGB Foto y Video - Photography and videos
for parties, weddings, special occasions, and websites. Héctor Aranda is very talented as well as bilingual, and I highly recommend his services. Cel. 755-557-2009.
William
Mertz Design & Photography - Photographic
services for weddings and special events, paintings and murals of nature
themes, and graphic design for logos and websites.
Private Classes & Instruction
Cooking with Claudia - Learn how to make popular local and regional dishes as well as how to buy what you need to prepare them at a Mexican mercado.
Patio Mexica Cooking School - Learn local and regional dishes with Monica at her popular cooking school in Colonia La Madera in Zihuatanejo.
Rory Federico - USPTA Certified Tennis Pro offering tennis lessons in Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa for all age levels and abilities. Cel 755-114-1562. E-mail: rpfederico@yahoo.com
Victoria
Taft Priani - Victoria offers individualized private Spanish lessons for visitors and newcomers. She also offers translation and interpretation services.
Zihuatanejo
Language Academy - Spanish and English instruction
by Diana Fernandez. Located on Calle Ejido #24 at Plaza La Gaviota (a half
block from Banamex) in downtown Zihuatanejo. Tel. (755)125-0175,
cel. 755-114-5891. E-mail: dianfercan@yahoo.com.mx
Salons & Spas
La Casa Que Canta - Full service spa and fitness center located at this luxurious boutique hotel at La Ropa Beach in Zihuatanejo. Services include facials, massages, reflexology and body treatments.
Veterinarians
Dr.
Campos - Veterinarian clinic located on Calle
Ejido #20 in downtown Zihuatanejo.
Offers services for all types of animals as well as sales of pets, and
pet food and supplies. Tel. 554-2042, (home) 554-4465; Cell. 755-556-2331
Hospital
Veterinario Pelícanos - Popular
veterinarian Dr. Jorge Islas Arizmendi offers complete services and
care of all types of pets and animals large and small, sales of pet
foods and supplies, kennel, and pet grooming. He speaks English and
makes house calls. Located in Villas Pelícanos
in Ixtapa.
E-mail: islas2prodigy.net.mx;
Tel. 553-1324; Cell. 755-115-0936, 104-0543
Weddings & Special
Events
Beccofino
Catering Service - Fine cuisine of Mexico
and the Mediterranean available for all types of parties and events.
Casa
Morelos Catering Service - Delicious recipes
of Guerrero available for weddings, private dinners and all types of
special occasions for from 40 to 300 persons.
Fragolino -
Creamy Italian-style gelato (ice cream) made with all natural ingredients
in a wide variety of traditional and exotic flavors. Available in bulk
as well as made-to-order for restaurants and special events.
Inn
at Manzanillo Bay - Weddings and special events
at Manzanillo Bay in Troncones. These folks will make your special
event an affair to remember!
Isabel
Pais - Wedding Coordinator Services - All
wedding arrangements made for visitors to our area, both foreigners
and nationals, by a well known local professional. Can also coordinate
parties and special events.
Kau-Kan
Catering Service - Gourmet cuisine for the
perfect touch for weddings, private parties and special events.
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