EcoZIHdio en La Ropa

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It saddens me to no end to see what is happening in La Ropa. The bay's coastal region from La Gaviota to Capricho del Rey is under attack by an unscrupulous mayor who owns a cement company and who has no respect for Zihuatanejo's natural environment or its natural beauty. He already paved over the piece of land between La Gaviota and El Marlín, leaving not a single patch of dirt or a blade of grass, and sadly no neighbors have stepped up to denounce the recent ongoing ecocide, and the ones who are trying to denounce it do so behind the scenes because they're afraid of reprisals from our vengeful mayor. There's already way too much cement in Zihuatanejo adding to the ambient temperature along with the loss of trees and vegetation that this mayor continues cutting down, including now the protected mangroves and other trees along this stretch of the coast. The federal agencies of SEMARNAT and PROFEPA who are responsible for policing and protecting the environment have no local offices and are understaffed in Guerrero, I would say on purpose thanks to greedy and unscrupulous politicians. The project is already covering up the beautiful sea-polished boulders and the marine life that inhabits that part of the coast. People who should be protecting this stretch of the bay's coast are disappointingly staying quiet. First the mayor gets away with essentially privatizing La Ropa and turning it into a beach where locals no longer feel welcome, then he paves part of what little shoreline remains natural just to make himself some money before his term ends this year. Disgusting!

Clouds began showing up this afternoon from the subtropical jet stream that's predicted to bring us rain this Friday and Saturday. Otherwise, it was yet another absolutely picture-postcard-perfect day in paradise with a balmy breeze and warm daytime temperatures and refreshing evenings perfect for sleeping listening to the sounds of small waves in Zihuatanejo's bay.

Don't forget to come enjoy the music and dancing in Plaza del Artista this Friday evening!

Though the sea turtle "season" has been much slower than usual for this time of year, allegedly due to the effect of El Niño, whales are still inhabiting our coast as they give birth and care for their calves. I highly recommend the services of Zihuatanejo Ixtapa Charters for whale watching as well as fishing, day excursions, parties, snorkeling or just about anything else you can think of to do on the water. Well maintained yachts and equipment with experienced and helpful captains and crews.
Guide to Activities, Charters & Tours in Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa

Un pescador y su esposa son acosados por aves marinas al sacar unos peces en su atarraya durante el amanecer en Playa Principal.