Banamex

 Bancomer

 Banorte

 HSBC

 Santander - Serfin

 Scotiabank

 Arte Nativo - Promoting local artists through exhibitions, classes and workshops.

 Friends of "Niños Adelante" - An organization dedicated to helping disadvantaged but high-achieving schoolchildren of Zihuatanejo to obtain a complete education via a scholarship program.

 Oscar Armenta Rodriguez "El Hueso" - Surfing and landscape paintings by a local artist. Includes online gallery.

 Sociedad Protectora de Animales de Zihuatanejo (SPAZ) - Offering help to injured. sick, abandoned and abused wild and domestic animals in the Zihuatanejo Mexico region. Founded by Mrs. Helene Krebs Posse.

 CAPAZ - Local para-municipal water company.

 Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) - National power company.

 Correos de México - The Mexican postal service.

  Estado de Guerrero - Official site for our state government. Political, cultural and tourist information.

 Fideicomiso Bahía de Zihuatanejo (FIBAZI) - Dependency of the state government responsible for the urbanization, lotification and division of lots entrusted to it in Zihuatanejo.

 FONATUR - Federal government agency responsible for development and land sales in Ixtapa.

  H. Congreso de Guerrero - Official site of the State Congress. Includes history, structure, member directory, commissions, committees, debates, and press releases. (Zihuatanejo de Azueta is in District XV).

  H. Ayuntamiento Municipal de Zihuatanejo de Azueta - Official website of our municipal government including Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico. They also have a Facebook page.

  Protección Civil y Bomberos - Civil protection and fire department for Zihuatanejo. Includes local severe weather information and updates.

 Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT) - A branch of Hacienda, the federal government's tax ministry. Here you can pay your taxes online.

 Cielo Mar - A therapeutic support facility set in a quiet residential home with a pool offering comfortable lodging that provides the proper environment for anyone seeking emotional well-being, physical healing or spiritual awakening.

 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. Eric Ostrov - Clinical psychologist offering services in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. View professional credentials as well as details of treatments and therapies.

 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

 Dr. Rogelio Grayeb (e-mail) - General medical practitioner. Bilingual. 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. E-mail: dr_grayeb@yahoo.com

 Ciudad PC - Sales of computers, parts and accessories. Located on Calle Nicolás Bravo in downtown Zihuatanejo.

 CrashData Systems - Sales and setup of computers, peripherals and accessories; installation of networks; configuration of systems and software; repairs; maintenance; and technical support and assistance. Avenida Morelos #18, Zihuatanejo Centro.

 Megacable Comunicaciones - Our local cable TV and cable internet service provider. Located on Calle Paseo La Boquita #53 off Plaza Kyoto. Tel. 554-3356.

 Prodigy Internet - A nationwide Internet Service Provider offering services in Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa and surrounding communities.

 SERCOMMEX - Repairs, sales & configuration of computer systems and equipment including help with Internet connections.

  Zihrena Systems - Webpages, graphic & promotional design, translations, and computer systems.

  ZihuaRob's ® - The business which brings you the Zihuatanejo Ixtapa Mexico Directories and the Troncones Mexico Guide & Directory sites. We specialize in website design, hosting, maintenance and promotion. We also offer photo scanning, text translation, e-mail services, and computer graphics design.

 Another Day in Paradise - Monthly tourist-oriented magazine for sale in English available during winter tourist season with articles on local culture, events and activities.

  Despertar de la Costa - Regional daily newspaper for the Costa Grande.

  Diario de Zihuatanejo - Local daily newspaper.

  Estéreo Vida 90.5 FM (XHZIH) - Local and regional radio broadcasting service.

  La Voz de Zihuatanejo - Local daily newspaper.

  Radio Variedades 960 AM (XEUQ) - Local and regional radio broadcasting service. Site features streaming online radio.

  TV Azteca - National television broadcasters with channels available by antenna, satellite and cable.

  Televisa - National television broadcasters with channels available by antenna, satellite and cable.

 ZihuaFM 98.5 - Local and regional radio broadcasting service.

 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

 Adventure of Learning Spanish, The - Basic conversational Spanish classes geared towards visitors and newcomers to the Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa area, for groups and individuals. See course descriptions, pricing, and staff bios.

 Conalep Zihuatanejo - Public college of professional technical education at the mid-upper level.

 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.

 Harmon Hall - Language school. Located in Zihuatanejo on Avenida Benito Juárez #21, upstairs from López Impresores, Col. Centro. Tel. (755) 554-4002, (755) 544-7942

 Instituto Lizardi - A locally popular bilingual private school offering classes from pre-school to college level.

 Instituto Tecnológico de la Costa Grande

 Liceo Euro Ixtapa - A bilingual private school offering classes from pre-school to college level.

 Patio Mexica Cooking School - Learn local and regional dishes with Monica at her popular cooking school in Colonia La Madera in Zihuatanejo.

 Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero

 Universidad Tecnológica de la Costa Grande de Guerrero

 Victoria Taft Priani - Victoria offers individualized private Spanish lessons for visitors and newcomers. She also offers translation and interpretation services.

  Arte Visual - Edson Hernández and his crew offer their artistic talents as photographers and videographers for publicity, weddings, parties and special occasions.

 Bijou Recording Studio - Recording services for groups or individual musicians, as well as musical scores for radio, TV and commercial spots using advanced technology analog and digital equipment.

 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.

 Click 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.

 Desormaux Arquitectos - One of the most talented and renowned architects in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo and the surrounding region.

 DJ Doro (e-mail only) - 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). Cels. 755-557-7190, 755-559-3294, 758-100-4553; Tel. 554-9805.

 Enlace Terrestre Aeroportuario S.A. de C.V. (ETASA) - Ground transportation services between the Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa International Airport and hotels and other lodgings in surrounding communities. Also offer chauffeured vehicles and buses for tours and large groups.

 Galindo Abogados - Legal services in Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa including contracts, corporations, industrial property, immigration services, real estate, litigation, mediation, arbitration, and taxes.

  Litográfica de la Costa - Printing services as well as embroidery of logos and images for hats and shirts. Avenida Paseo de Zihuatanejo No. 244, Colonia El Hujal. Tels. 554-8780, 554-5031, 554-3646, 554-3502. Fax: 554-3666.

  Malury Travel Service (e-mail) - Specializing in travel arrangements to the Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa, and Troncones resort area.

 Materiales Ixtapa - Suppliers of building materials for large and small construction projects including cement, bricks, rebars, gravel, stucco, laminas, water tanks, and backhoe rentals. With branches in Zihuatanejo, Petatlán, San Jeronimito, and Lázaro Cárdenas.

 Nava Brito y Asociados (e-mail) - 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.

 Notary Public No. 1 - Various legal services including the drawing up of contracts, agreements, trusts, wills and the witnessing of signatures. They also offer property assessment and related services.

 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.

 Thrifty Car Rental

 Turbinas de Zihuatanejo - Specializing in gas turbine design and analysis. Site includes information about their services and job opportunities.

 William Mertz Design & Photography - Photographic services for weddings and special events, paintings and murals of nature themes, and graphic design for logos and websites.

 Alberto's - A fine jewelry shop specializing in .925 silver and 14k gold. They also do custom design work.

 Arte Mexicano Nopal - Located at Avenida Cinco de Mayo #56 a half block inland past the church across from the Artisans Market in Zihuatanejo. Specializing in handcrafted Mexican furniture and artistic decorations for the home as well as interesting gifts. Very exotic and unique selection of fine Mexican artisanry! Tel. 554-7530.

 Café Caracol - Delicious fresh-roasted whole bean and ground coffee from Atoyac, Guerrero. They also sell whole vanilla beans and extract, fresh honey (including agave honey), scented beeswax candles, plain and decorated Mexican shopping bags, and coffee liqueurs. Located in the first block of downtown Zihuatanejo on the corner of Juan N. Álvarez and Vicente Guerrero streets.

 Comercial Mexicana - A nationwide chain of mega-supermarkets with a wide selection of everything from groceries to clothing to appliances. We have an excellent one here in Zihuatanejo with a terrific Mexican-style deli. They are located on Avenida La Boquita behind the Central de Autobuses. Be warned that their A/C is icy cold!

 Elektra - A home appliance & furniture store with a large selection of TV's, stereos, entertainment centers, washers, dryers, computers, and mobile communications equipment. They offer excellent credit terms and payment plans. They also provide Western Union services and sell affordable insurance plans. Find them across from the Plaza Libertad de Expresión at the intersection of Avenida Morelos and Calle Benito Juarez.