Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa Message Board - La Madera and Principal at Sunset https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/ Information for visitors and locals about Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa, Troncones, Barra de Potosí and the surrounding region of the Costa Grande in Guerrero, Mexico en La Madera and Principal at Sunset (reply) Rob, you are so right. They DO harass!

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97100 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97100 Sun, 06 Dec 2015 13:13:09 +0000 Kolby La Madera and Principal at Sunset (reply)

I'm not a big fan of the Pacifica, but what you call "harass" others call "security" and they are just doing their job. Interesting how your perspective changes depending on what side of the gate you're on.

No, harass was the exactly right word, and I meant what I said. Security is different.

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97064 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97064 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 19:05:34 +0000 ZihuaRob La Madera and Principal at Sunset (reply) dhunsber, exactly, taxi to El Faro, I want to drive one of those, can barely walk there anymoe, but it is a great view fishing boats, pelicans, and the ocean,just don't drop your camera.

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97062 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97062 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 18:06:49 +0000 cantinero46 La Madera and Principal at Sunset (reply) I'll keep that in mind. I've always been a better to apologize than ask permission kind of guy but I can bend (a bit) in my old age lol.

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97059 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97059 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 17:35:46 +0000 wcameron La Madera and Principal at Sunset (reply) Oops. i didn't realize that. Isn't that in the hotel that people say only allows guests?

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97058 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97058 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 17:34:36 +0000 wcameron La Madera and Principal at Sunset (reply) I think the reference was to the El Faro Restaurant.

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97057 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97057 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 17:31:48 +0000 dhunsber La Madera and Principal at Sunset (reply) When I was here last year i was told that you couldn't access El Faro to get a view. I did manage to get one from the ocean at sunrise.

[image]wardc_141113_8546_7_8-Edit.jpg by Ward Cameron, on Flickr

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97056 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97056 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 17:28:59 +0000 wcameron La Madera and Principal at Sunset (reply)

It's part of the Pacifica resort on your way to Amuleto.

Correct, and the name of the restaurant is El Suspiro -great view.

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97055 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97055 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 17:27:50 +0000 dhunsber La Madera and Principal at Sunset (reply) We will be at the Grand the last week of Jan and 1st week of Feb. They were closing the restaurant on the street and having a grill night on the top of 1 of the buildings below- open to the public( the main restaurant is closed that night). They had a set prices for your entree with soup, salad and deserts. Last year the grill night was on Thursday- if they are still having the grill night need to have the taxi take you down to the building. The nights we eat there, we get there before sun down to watch the lights coming on all around the bay- been known to be there 2 to 3 hours enjoying the ambiance and friends.

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97051 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97051 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 16:39:54 +0000 Paulf La Madera and Principal at Sunset (reply) Ward, a taxi ride to El Faro, best view of Ixtapa there is.

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97049 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97049 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 15:56:08 +0000 cantinero46 La Madera and Principal at Sunset (reply) I'm not a big fan of the Pacifica, but what you call "harass" others call "security" and they are just doing their job. Interesting how your perspective changes depending on what side of the gate you're on.

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97046 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97046 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 15:29:31 +0000 Los cerebros La Madera and Principal at Sunset (reply) Maybe I'll ask for a viewing lol. They'll probably throw in a dinner for just a few minutes of my time...or not.

Are there any other good elevated perspectives in ixtapa? We'll be staying at Intrawest near the end of our vacation so hopeully I can find a nice perspective there for La Ropa.

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97045 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97045 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 15:14:10 +0000 wcameron La Madera and Principal at Sunset (reply)

You're right Rob. I'm sure it wouldn't have been a problem. Their pool area was clearing out around that time as everyone headed back to their rooms right when the light was getting perfect. I would like to try the restaurant in ixtapa with the gondola. Anybody know anything about that one?

It's Pacífica, a time share resort. I haven't been there for over a decade, but their gate guards have harassed lots of my friends who tried to go there just to check the place out.

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97044 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97044 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 15:12:06 +0000 ZihuaRob La Madera and Principal at Sunset (reply) You're right Rob. I'm sure it wouldn't have been a problem. Their pool area was clearing out around that time as everyone headed back to their rooms right when the light was getting perfect. I would like to try the restaurant in ixtapa with the gondola. Anybody know anything about that one?

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97043 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97043 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 15:08:08 +0000 wcameron La Madera and Principal at Sunset (reply) Thanks Paul. I think we tried last year and they were closed. Instead we went to La Escollera which is nearby (I think). I got some great pics there. Here's a sample:

[image]wardc_141106_7090-Edit-2.jpg by Ward Cameron, on Flickr

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97040 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97040 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 15:06:22 +0000 wcameron La Madera and Principal at Sunset (reply) It's part of the Pacifica resort on your way to Amuleto.

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97038 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97038 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 14:56:42 +0000 Los cerebros La Madera and Principal at Sunset (reply) Location, please. I couldn't find it on Rob's list, or via Google.

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97037 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97037 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 14:53:55 +0000 frostbite La Madera and Principal at Sunset (reply) If you want to get a beautiful picture of the bay, go to El Supuro for dinner. The view is outstanding because the restaurant sits high up. I have a shot that I keep on my desktop- when ever I bring my desk top the picture makes me want to be back in "Z".

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97036 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97036 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 14:42:11 +0000 Paulf La Madera and Principal at Sunset (reply)

Awesome picture Ward! One thing I found about Zihua is that they are very accomodating for photographers, especially in hotels, particularly for those that look business. Anything promoting Zihua and/or their business is good for them. I have never been refused access to take shots anywhere I Zihua and Ixtapa and have been all over the place. I'm polite and friendly and that's all it takes usually...

I agree with all of the above. Just awesome! :megusta:

Instead of risking any misunderstanding with any hotel staff, don't be bashful about asking permission to photograph from their properties. This is Zihuatanejo. Not Miami Beach. No snobs here. :devil:

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97032 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97032 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 14:00:44 +0000 ZihuaRob La Madera and Principal at Sunset (reply) That view is one of the reasons I love Hotel Irma.

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97030 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97030 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 12:14:57 +0000 Kolby La Madera and Principal at Sunset (reply) Awesome picture Ward! One thing I found about Zihua is that they are very accomodating for photographers, especially in hotels, particularly for those that look business. Anything promoting Zihua and/or their business is good for them. I have never been refused access to take shots anywhere I Zihua and Ixtapa and have been all over the place. I'm polite and friendly and that's all it takes usually...

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97027 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97027 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 05:30:59 +0000 cd69 La Madera and Principal at Sunset On my evening wandering I took a wrong turn and ended up walking uphill towards La Ropa from Madera. I was racing the light so I dropped down a steep side road past Hotel Irma. I noticed that I could see right through the lobby out to the pool/balcony. I put on my game face and just wandered in like I was a guest and set up on the patio near the pool. The light was fabulous this evening - a few clouds might have been nice but I'm not complaining. Hotel Irma has a fabulous view from their pool.

[image]wardc_151204_1153-Pano-Edit.jpg by Ward Cameron, on Flickr

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97026 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=97026 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 04:26:16 +0000 wcameron