Easy To Be Z

This is what Zihuatanejo has always been about. Laid back and relaxed. No harassment of folks for simply strolling on the beach with their dogs. This is one of many reasons some people prefer Zihuatanejo over other vacation destinations such as Acapulco, Cancún, Puerto Vallarta or Los Cabos. ¡Viva Zihuatanejo!

Rob, been to PV,Cabo,Acapulco,always witout our dogs,just travlin.this will be our 11th year in Z with our family,3 dogs,2 from La Ropa beach,may be the last.I get along with the doggie cops every morning in the past,just not looking forward to what we face this winter.The road to nowhere is ok,just not as good as your feet in the sand..There are other beaches to enjoy without CERTIFIED STATUS.

Looks like it's early morning. Is that a fairly safe time for our dogs on the beach? What's happening with the fines that were supposedly being levied on those of us, including cantinero46, who dare to take our pups to the beach? We too have 2 dogs from Mexico, one from Playa la Ropa.

Looks like it's early morning. Is that a fairly safe time for our dogs on the beach? What's happening with the fines that were supposedly being levied on those of us, including cantinero46, who dare to take our pups to the beach? We too have 2 dogs from Mexico, one from Playa la Ropa.

Any time should be a "safe" time for your pets. Beaches are public and in the federal domain, not the municipal domain, and any laws our wayward local government makes in this respect are illegal and unenforceable no matter how loud they bark. The local government needs to concentrate on infrastructure and public safety, not capricious plans that simulate work as they try to justify their jobs.

As far as I'm aware no one has ever been fined, and I question the municipal government's constitutional authority to do so in this aspect.

Might it not be a good idea to post a note in Spanish explaining the legal situation that non-Spanish speaking visitors with dogs could download and print to show to the dog cops on the beaches?

Great idea. Rob???

Might it not be a good idea to post a note in Spanish explaining the legal situation that non-Spanish speaking visitors with dogs could download and print to show to the dog cops on the beaches?

I've already stated that my recommendation is to video record any incidents with your smartphone or camera and upload them to YouTube or Vevo or Facebook or somewhere they can be shared publicly. The "dog cops" don't know and don't care what the law is. Only what their bosses tell them.

If foreign tourists and residents could vote this would never have been a problem. Instead, we've got foreign charitable organizations helping the candidate who is going to toughen the municipal stance on this matter if he wins. Madness!

How about that piece of paper that those of us, who don't carry around the latest electronic gadget, can wave at the dog cops? It's better than nothing.

It would help.
We don't carry phones, etc. with us because we are in and out of the water, swimming with our dogs!

Here's the only paper you need. Print it out if you need to. Artículo 7 is the relevant law.

REGLAMENTO PARA EL USO Y APROVECHAMIENTO DEL MAR TERRITORIAL, VÍAS NAVEGABLES, PLAYAS, ZONA FEDERAL MARÍTIMO TERRESTRE Y TERRENOS GANADOS AL MAR

How literate are the beach cops? Would they take this notice seriously?

How literate are the beach cops? Would they take this notice seriously?

No. They do what they're told by their boss. That's why someone needs to video record them while they are being harassed. That's the best ammo to get this matter resolved once and for all.

Rob,I'll give that a shot,but I have a big phone,hard in a swimsuit.Just have to get up earlier I guess.

YES! I am in favor of this action... Thanks, Rob, for sending this link to the Mexican federal beach information.

We'll wake you up.

After 3 years, it's time to just do it.

Tally Ho, muy gracias!

Who is this idiot?! Please share, or is it the "guy" from La Perla? ..being kind..