Wonderful and worry free time in Ixtapa/Zihua
My wife and i just returned from 3 weeks in the Ixtapa/Zihua area for the 27th year in a row. We did not find any reason to be intimidated,worried or otherwise to not enjoy this beautiful country and the people. Everyone we encountered at the hotel, downtown shops,restaurants,and cab drivers were all courteous and helpful.Never once did someone try to rip us off. All of the cab drivers we encountered would negotiate however to go on vacation and complain about a $6 cab fare from Ixtapa to Zihua is ridiculous. It costs plenty just to fly there so the $6 should not be a concern.We do not do all inclusive and spend equal time in both Ixtapa and zihua dining at the many great places most all mentioned on Zihua Rob venue. They want the tourists. The people in this area who work at the various places are absolutely the most friendly and helpful people i have been around.It is really a hidden treasure as far as i am concerned and we have already booked for the 28th year.
Wonderful and worry free time in Ixtapa/Zihua
by JeffMN 
, Minneapolis MN USA, Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 17:14 (2458 days ago) @ carlos
Nice, concise trip report, Carlos! Wow, 28 years - now that's some Zihuaphiles. Makes our miserable 12 look like child's play.
I think one reason you have such a positive experience is that you come into it expecting only (or at least mostly) good. In general, we see pretty much what we expect to see. Thank you for seeing generously.
Wonderful and worry free time in Ixtapa/Zihua
by Curly! , Great Pacific Northwet, Thursday, February 20, 2020, 09:57 (2457 days ago) @ carlos
Great report and one that should be copy/pasted into a reply to anyone questioning the safety of the Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa area. Thanks for taking the time to post.
You make me sad though, that I haven't been there in a couple of years, and indeed may not return. I am in the final months of illness, almost cancer free, but it's made me weak and I may not be able to take the hills anymore. We shall see. If indeed my last trip was my last trip, it was a hell of a way to go out, so I'm good with it. I will always keep in touch here though, and live vicariously through reports such as yours.
Thanks again.
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Curly!
Wonderful and worry free time in Ixtapa/Zihua
by Cluttrbustr , Troncones, MX, Saturday, February 22, 2020, 09:32 (2455 days ago) @ carlos
tweet this post and tag the US ambassador to Mexico in it!! @USAmbMex
