But my essential reference was more directed towards the equally widespread and growing phenomena of legitimate signage even throughout the more remote pueblitos along México’s beautifully endless and wandering Roads To Nowhere..... where prior to such helpful signage, you would indelibly ‘flip a coin’ at every unsigned “Y”; drive for miles before sensing that you’ve actually missed your turn (!!), struggle to then find a turnaround spot; though now being able to correlate such signed pueblo names with your Guia Roji, to get a very tangible sense of where the F%#K you actually ARE.....! (;-D

And while stopping to ask The Passing Locals is always a rewarding endeavor (sorta!), the problem there again is that so many of these wonderful remote rural folks speak only their regional dialects…… STILL.

And again, our genuine thanks and appreciation of the Mexican Fed over the past 7+ years alone in making really sterling efforts at helpful signage throughout the republic..... even along the endless options of beautiful carreteras libres in the more remote outer regions, which is where we instinctively seem to forever find ourselves!!

How is the trip from Morelia to Zihuatanjo? <<

I'm not quite sure what you are asking, but if your concern is about 'road conditions', then rest assured that nearly the entire route is comparatively new, well-maintained autopista, and a wide 2-lane E/W of smooth sailin....

Renting a car (versus the bus) certainly provides the freedom to stop and/or detour as you please along the way, and a really EZ drive up to see the Monarchs from Morelia (primarily seen from November to March).

El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary is always a marvelous stop, located about 6 kilometers from the village of Angangueo. To get there by car, drive to Zitácuaro via highway 15 from Morelia (or Toluca/Mexico City), then make your way north from Zitácuaro to the town of Ocampo, then to Angangueo and park your car. From there you can take a truck to the sanctuary unless you prefer the pretty tough hike that takes you up steep, rocky trails and through two river fords at over 8,500 ft. in altitude.

The Guia Roji road map book of México is always an invaluable resource, and, the rather dramatic increase of helpful signage throughout the republic over the past two administrations makes such drives 'a snap'.

Viajen con Dios.

Also, the buses often have arctic A/C, so it's a good idea to bring along a sweater or light jacket, which you'll probably need in Morelia anyway.

Yes, the bathrooms are tiny but if you're a guy it helps keep your aim true while the bus sways, bounces and rocks along.

They do provide a light snack consisting of a half sandwich with a meat I was not able to identify, a granola-like bar, and a small bottle of water. I would suggest that if you feel you would be hungry on the trip that you bring your own snacks.

All in all a very comfortable experience. I'd ride with them again without hesitation.

Parhikuni is also a very nice busline with regular runs daily between Zihuatanejo and Morelia. I just thought the Autovías buses were a little nicer, but whichever has the schedule that's good for you will get you there and back safely and in comfort.