Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa Message Board - Some of Z Fauna and Other Wonders

Some of Z Fauna and Other Wonders (reply)

JeffMN — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 17:07:46 +0000

Wonderful pix, Rob. I've seen the voladores several times, including in Veracruz, where people feel a special ownership of the art form (though I'm not sure it originated there -- do you know?)

Some of Z Fauna and Other Wonders (reply)

needshendy — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 21:21:25 +0000

Thanks for more great photos Rob. You inspire the explorer in me!
Playa Linda is on our To Do List. How often are these fellas there, or only Sunday?
Arriving Sun Jan 11 Wahoo! Leave Sun Jan 25 Boohoo!

Hombre Voladores de Papantla (reply)

ZihuaRob — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 20:19:22 +0000

I forgot to mention that the Hombres Voladores de Papantla work for tips, no one pays them. So if you go and you like their performance PLEASE offer them a generous tip. It's a shame that the restaurants and vendors at Playa Linda don't help support them since they are quite an attraction.

Some of Z Fauna and Other Wonders (reply)

ZihuaRob — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 20:07:26 +0000

Oh, I thought it was some type of musical instrument. Thanks.

The one in the middle is holding a tamborcito and has a flauta stuck into his waistband. He's the guy who stands in the middle of the pole and dances on top of it while the other guys prepare to take off in flight.

Some of Z Fauna and Other Wonders (reply)

AngelaD — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 19:36:24 +0000

Oh, I thought it was some type of musical instrument. Thanks.

Some of Z Fauna and Other Wonders (reply)

ZihuaRob — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 19:20:42 +0000

Love the colors of their costumes. What is the gentleman on the end holding?

I believe it is his headgear.

Some of Z Fauna and Other Wonders (reply)

AngelaD — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 19:17:55 +0000

Love the colors of their costumes. What is the gentleman on the end holding?

Some of Z Fauna and Other Wonders

ZihuaRob — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 19:06:47 +0000

The other morning the Great Egrets were out in full force showing off their brilliant white plumage. Of course they wanted me to take their picture and post it on the internet, so I gladly obliged.

Sunday the family went out to Playa Linda to enjoy the sights and the culture. They found crocodiles, turtles, iguanas, delicious fare, and the fabulous Hombres Voladores de Papantla. I highly recommend taking the time to go and enjoy Playa Linda. It is one of the treasures of Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa.