Getting to Barra de Potosi
I understand that I can get to Barra de Potosi from El Centro either by bus or by combi. Both require a transfer. Can I get a bit more details? Thank you so much!
Getting to Barra de Potosi
by Padrino 
, Rosarito/Zihuatanejo, Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 09:30 (697 days ago) @ Rizzo
I understand that I can get to Barra de Potosi from El Centro either by bus or by combi. Both require a transfer. Can I get a bit more details? Thank you so much!
You can take the combi to the airport. They will let you off just outside the parking lot on a corner with a small restaurant. Twenty paces to your right on that same corner is the combi that will take you to Barra de Potosi.
The other method is to take the autobus going south towards Petatlan. Tell the driver that you want to get off at Los Achotes. You will be dropped off in glorious downtown Los Achotes. At this corner, you will turn to your right and look for the combi heading towards Barra de Potosi. This combi will be a pickup truck with a canopy in the back for passengers. Don't be surprised if some of your fellow passengers are not homo sapiens. This trip is highly recommended at least once as it takes you past some beautiful rural fields and pastures.
Getting to Barra de Potosi
by Craig AKA the cruise ship guy , Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 08:24 (696 days ago) @ Padrino
About 20 years ago we did a similar trip to Trocones and back using a bus and combi. Wife said no more, locals also take taxis. We always try to go to La Barra de Potosi on a weekday to avoid the crowds last June we had the entire enramada to ourselves. One of our favorite places to have lunch is Enramada Sylva, better come hungry.
Getting to Barra de Potosi
Quick question: Where in Centro can I catch the combi to the airport? Thank you.
Getting to Barra de Potosi
by ZihuaRob , Zihuatanejo, México, Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 13:17 (696 days ago) @ Rizzo
Quick question: Where in Centro can I catch the combi to the airport? Thank you.
At the bus stop across the street from Elektra on Avenida Morelos.
Getting to Barra de Potosi
Perfect. Thank you, ZR.
By the way, when I pay the combi driver, does that include the transfer to Barra de Potosi at the airport?
Getting to Barra de Potosi
by Padrino , Rosarito/Zihuatanejo, Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 14:41 (696 days ago) @ Rizzo
Perfect. Thank you, ZR.
By the way, when I pay the combi driver, does that include the transfer to Barra de Potosi at the airport?
No, it does not include a transfer. However, the fares are extremely low. It is a good idea to carry as many peso coins or MXN$20 or MXN$50 pesos bills as you can. It is a bad idea to hand the driver a MXN$500 or even a MXN$200 pesos bill. (MXN$100 pesos bills are not uncommon but not ideal.) I have never seen anyone try to use a US or Canadian dollar or any other currency. I don't believe it would go over well.
An added perk of using the combis is the opportunity for potentially practicing your Spanish. Part of combi culture in Zihua is to greet your fellow passengers with a "Buenos dias," "Buenas tardes," or "Buenas noches" when climbing aboard. Likewise, a salulation is done when leaving. It leaves open the ability to strike up a conversation and practice Spanish.
Getting to Barra de Potosi
by frostbite , Hamilton MT, Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 12:32 (697 days ago) @ Rizzo
For transportation in the area, we like to use the services of Pedro Moreno. He knows the area and speaks perfect English. 672-119-2398 or pedro.91477@gmail.com We like the flexibility.
Getting to Barra de Potosi
Thank you for the info. I assume that Pedro is neither associated with a combi nor a bus?
Getting to Barra de Potosi
by frostbite , Hamilton MT, Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 15:22 (697 days ago) @ Rizzo
No, he drives his own cab. He has 2 little kids that need support, and one of them needs regular medical care in Morelia.
