Bus/Combi/Camioneta to Playa Troncones

It's been 2 or 3 years since our last daytrip to Troncones. Walking any distance is out:
- Does the La Union bus still stop along the highway, for Troncones?
- Do we wait there, at the drop-off point, for a camioneta to the beach?
- If no camioneta shows up, do Troncones taxis routinely check for people waiting at the drop-off point on the highway?

(We recall, several years ago, having to walk down the hill from the highway drop-off, past the Pemex station, down to the old stop on the old highway, before any collectivo ever showed up. Unfortunately, we can't do that walk any longer.)

Yes, that’s still pretty much the usual process for local people.

Sometimes a person might be fortunate to be able to flag down a combi returning from Lagunillas during the walk from the bus stop on Ruta 200 and the intersection you’re referring to.

I have managed to flag one down on rare occasions.

Alternatively, if you have a cell phone, you might be able to phone a Troncones taxi when you get on the bus in Zihuatanejo to pick you up at the bus stop on Ruta 200.

Yes, that’s still pretty much the usual process for local people.

Sometimes a person might be fortunate to be able to flag down a combi returning from Lagunillas during the walk from the bus stop on Ruta 200 and the intersection you’re referring to.

I have managed to flag one down on rare occasions.

Alternatively, if you have a cell phone, you might be able to phone a Troncones taxi when you get on the bus in Zihuatanejo to pick you up at the bus stop on Ruta 200.

So, it's still necessary to walk from the stop on Rte.200 down the hill, past the Pemex, to the old intersection, to pick-up either a combi or camioneta? Looks like we'll have to pass on Troncones. Thanks anyway.

Couldn’t you just take a taxi from wherever you are staying?

Call Pedro Moreno at 672-119-2398 and ask him how much he'd charge to take you there. He speaks excellent English.

I just bought a house in Troncones and was thinking of offering a daypass including transportation from Zihua. Probably not a lot of demand for it but throwing it out there. Is that something you would consider? I think I'm allowed to post a link, if not my apologies Rob. www.quintosoltroncones.com

Couldn’t you just take a taxi from wherever you are staying?

Sure, but for some of us, 400+ pesos each way is not within the budget.

Which reminds me of our first daytrip to Troncones some 18 years ago. The Zihua taxi charged us $25 US ($35-$40 Canadian at the time?) for the roundtrip. He agreed to come back and pick us up at 4 pm. Trusting fellow that I am, I paid the full $25 on arrival in Troncones. My worldly-savvy spouse doubted very much that we would see the cabbie at 4 pm.....but there he was, right on schedule. Dontcha love Mexico?

It’s easy! I go frequently on the bus and am usually arriving in Troncones from Zihua in 45min
The bus that goes to La Union from downtown Zihua will take you right to the entronque. Cross the street and wait for the next one that says Playa Troncones. They are super frequent, like every 10 min and are keeping an eye out for passengers. Hopefully it’s way easier than you might be anticipating !

OMG. That's the former Troncones Tropico. We stayed there twice with the previous owner who was a total sweetheart. Sorry to hear she sold.

Bcbuddy, yes I would consider a daypass, even a overnight package if available, especially on the weekend when the resort we stay at tends to get really busy. I looked at your website, very nice place you have there. Since we would have to go to town for all our meals, what do you consider a short walk to town? Thanks

Well I might not be a total sweetheart but I'm a pretty nice guy.

We are about 150 feet south of the "T" across the street from Chenchos restaurant. Most restaurants will deliver poolside and you can walk to at least a dozen within 5 minutes.