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I'm extremely saddened to learn of the death of the most decent man ever to hold the office of the President of the United States, Jimmy Carter. So hated by the traitorous Republicans that they used their deep state operatives to stage a phony war to traffic cocaine to purchase illegal weapons to trade to Iranian hostage holders NOT to release the 53 U.S. citizens until after the failed actor with dementia Ronald Reagan was sworn in. Why the GOP didn't lose their party status at that time is a failing of the U.S. political system.

It's also the 134th anniversary of the Wounded Knee Massacre, one of the most infamous and shameful days of U.S. history that has filled me with great sadness and rage since learning of it when I read Dee Brown's book in 1970. Relevant today because the USA is about to embark on a similar racist and xenophobic policy with the incoming administration.

Most of us who work for a living here work harder during this vacation period than at any other time of the year. While many shops and businesses are enjoying good sales in Zihuatanejo, the same can't be said for Ixtapa where the shopping centers are mostly void of people at all hours of the day even though the hotels across the street are at 90% occupancy or better.

Today was one of the most crowded days my wife and I have ever seen in Zihuatanejo. During our evening stroll, most of the waterfront restaurants were full, the beach was still full, the walkway and plazas were full. Many people were picking up and leaving after a day at the beach, while others were, like us, out to enjoy a stroll. There have been some terrible accidents on the roads, some due to terrible road conditions, others to alcohol, others to unsafe driving. Please be careful if you have to be out.

We enjoyed another day of absolutely picture-postcard-perfect weather this Sunday. Another nipper evening and morning so pleasant for sleeping. Had to turn the fan on low and pull up the sheets! Looks like we're in for more of the same for the foreseeable future. Brrrr!

Vacation Rentals in Ixtapa

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No se ve ningún turista en los centros comerciales de Ixtapa durante las vacaciones navideñas a pesar de que sus hoteles grandes, todos Todo-Incluido, están llenos.

Great photo. Kind of says a lot with out saying anything.

Great photo. Kind of says a lot with out saying anything.

No-option all-included hotels are a cancer to that zone of Ixtapa. And condo commandos are never a good bet. Years of neoliberal federal government planning foiled by simple corporate greed.

When a neighborhood fails economically, there is the opportunity for renewal as the rents fall precipitously and lower socio-economic groups move in to take advantage of the low rents. They then bring their own culture. Might this happen to Ixtapa?

Disclaimer: I have only been to Ixtapa 2 times and really have no motivation to visit again. Those crocodiles in that enclosure make me very sad.

Sadly,
Greed and economics will hurt Ixtapa.Last winter the hotel we stayed at gouged us for an extra 3000 pesos because our reservation somehow said it was for one person,not two(that was for only 3 nights as we were going to Zihua for a month.)We were not staying all-inclusive because we always support the locals,and the local restaurants.Will never go back there.
With the dollar/peso exchange rate and the increase in prices, inflation, the cost of everything (Zihua included) prices were at least 30% more than last year.
Unfortunately we will not be going there this year as our budget will give us a vacation for twice as long elsewhere.

Supporting locals is important. To my knowledge, none of the hotels in Ixtapa are locally owned, rather they are owned by large corporations. It would be best to stay in a locally owned hotel in Zihuatanejo. I suspect that most of the rental condos are owned by gringos or Canadians.

Totally understand about who owns the Ixtapa hotels. Our family run place in Zihuatanejo was not available for the first few days so we thought we would support some Ixtapa businesses.Restaurants were great.

When a neighborhood fails economically, there is the opportunity for renewal as the rents fall precipitously and lower socio-economic groups move in to take advantage of the low rents. They then bring their own culture. Might this happen to Ixtapa?

Disclaimer: I have only been to Ixtapa 2 times and really have no motivation to visit again. Those crocodiles in that enclosure make me very sad.

No. When there are less sales, prices go up here. When there are more sales, prices go up even faster. It doesn't make sense, but that's how it's always been here.

There used to be several kiosks in the area of the photo, but not this year. We went to Sunday brunch yesterday at Soleado. There was a line out the door. Mostly Mexican families and I did not see any all inclusive wristbands. Last night, the General's sports bar was maybe half full, but that's more of a gringo hangout with hockey and football instead of soccer. Tonight, Buona Sera was full and we didn't have a reservation, so no luck. We went to Sabrina's and got a table. After dinner, the gelato place was slammed, so ice cream bars for the grandkids came from the Merza next door. I feel there are more rude, inconsiderate and entitled people here at this time of year. Maybe it's the hustle bustle of the big interior cities that descend upon us. One more week and it should be better.

There used to be several kiosks in the area of the photo, but not this year. We went to Sunday brunch yesterday at Soleado. There was a line out the door. Mostly Mexican families and I did not see any all inclusive wristbands. Last night, the General's sports bar was maybe half full, but that's more of a gringo hangout with hockey and football instead of soccer. Tonight, Buona Sera was full and we didn't have a reservation, so no luck. We went to Sabrina's and got a table. After dinner, the gelato place was slammed, so ice cream bars for the grandkids came from the Merza next door. I feel there are more rude, inconsiderate and entitled people here at this time of year. Maybe it's the hustle bustle of the big interior cities that descend upon us. One more week and it should be better.

You describe the people that stay in condos and who have private residences around the golf courses, at Playa Quieta and at the condos across the street from Soleiado. Wealthier city folks. Morelenses. Tapatíos. Chilangos. Guanajuatenses. This is practically the only time of year many of them occupy their local residences. You'll have to excuse if some Mexicans seem a little short with Gringos right now, but look who they just elected for president up there and what he says about Mexico and its people and what he plans to do to them.

You'll have to excuse if some Mexicans seem a little short with Gringos right now, but look who they just elected for president up there ...

Who you mean, "they?!" Not all of us UnitedStaters voted for he who has committed <insert_the_outrageous_act_of_criminality_of_your_choice_here>.

... and what he says about Mexico and its people and what he plans to do to them.

Cruelty, Corruption, and Chaos! I have a dear friend who is always positive. I asked for her opinion of what is coming next. She just smiled and said, "We shall see. Keep praying."

Supporting locals is important. To my knowledge, none of the hotels in Ixtapa are locally owned, rather they are owned by large corporations. It would be best to stay in a locally owned hotel in Zihuatanejo. I suspect that most of the rental condos are owned by gringos or Canadians.

You would be 100% wrong. Most rental condos are Mexican owned in our building. I can also say this for 2 other developments.

From the volume of VRBO ads I’ve see, I’m surprised. Good,news.

Since this has been going on more or less since the conquest, I don't think it's due to the US election. Wealthy Mexicans, often with European bloodlines, treat their fellow citizens even worse than foreigners. We've run through a couple administrators because they got an education, learned English and tried to administer the rules of the condo. They are still lower class and must be deferential and not question or enforce things like late Mexican HOA payments. Our housekeeper won't work for Mexicans. She says they expect babysitting and cooking while paying less than Americans and Canadians.

I suspect that most of the rental condos are owned by gringos or Canadians.

What's the difference between a gringo and a Canadian?

Canadians often say "Sorry" without having bumped into you.

Since this has been going on more or less since the conquest, I don't think it's due to the US election. Wealthy Mexicans, often with European bloodlines, treat their fellow citizens even worse than foreigners. We've run through a couple administrators because they got an education, learned English and tried to administer the rules of the condo. They are still lower class and must be deferential and not question or enforce things like late Mexican HOA payments. Our housekeeper won't work for Mexicans. She says they expect babysitting and cooking while paying less than Americans and Canadians.

One positive aspect of the "casteless" Norte culture is a sense of fairness to the little guy.

When we found out that our beloved, longtime maid had been verbally abused by a wealthy Mexican couple who were renting our place (back when we were still renting it), we were outraged. Karma intervened when the couple requested a few more days in our place. Not only did we refuse to extend their rental, we told the other owners who rented about the couple's behavior. Every condo was suddenly "unavailable". Ha!

What's the difference between a gringo and a Canadian?

It depends on which origin of the word you believe.

Origins of the word gringo