Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa Message Board - Driving from Zihua to Manzanillo

Driving from Zihua to Manzanillo (reply)

mexicowanderer — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 23:13:28 +0000

Cars and pickups that teenagers drool over are a bit more risky for jacking than cars and pickup that have teenagers hiding on the floor when driving them to school.

Caleta has two gasolineras. One on either side of town on Mex 200.

Actually there are two gasolineras before Tecoman. The closest to Z is on the right side about 60 Km south, the other is in Cerro de Ortega, about 30 Km before Tecoman. Entering the outskirts of Tecoman there is a gasolinera on your left. Choose it instead of the always jam packed one on the other side of town.

Shortcut (piece of cake)

Entering the town you will encounter a big glorieta TURN RIGHT instead of going straight ahead. Soon a fairgrounds with cyclone fence will appear on your left.

Follow the divided street for 1-1/2 miles until it goes into a "T" entronque. Turn LEFT and that takes you back to Mex 200 about a mile or so. Huge glorieta there as well. Make a right signed Manzanillo.

Saves around a half hour depending on sun, moon, tides, and rush hour. Definitely saves on Tums.

Driving from Zihua to Manzanillo (reply)

RC — Fri, 25 Mar 2016 14:01:29 +0000

My wife and I drove up on New Year's Day on the coastal road. Absolutely beautiful! Took us about 7 hours. Road in very good condition. I don't know about this time of year, but there were plenty of cars on the road as well as military vehicles. Be sure to fill up your car when you get to Caleta de Campos as there are no gas stations until you get to Tecoman.

Driving from Zihua to Manzanillo

Z MadCity — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 23:10:43 +0000

We are contemplating driving from Zihua up to see friends in Manzanillo. Either this summer or in the fall. I see that there are several who drive to and from the north. Could we safely drive the coast road? Or would it be better to head up north from Lazaro Cardenas and up through Guadalajara and then back down to the coast. We have driven the Guadalajara to Manzanillo stretch in years past. If you have an idea of the distances or, more importantly road conditions and safety, and maybe offering the best choice. Very much appreciated. We love this board. You all help us navigate this beautiful area so well. Hope we can be of help to others some time, too!