1st time to Zihuatanejo

Planning on 1st time visit in April to spend time fishing and spend time looking around in the area. Initially this visit was intended to be a birthday gift for a special lady but changes were on the horizon. I would appreciate any of you seasoned visitor would give me some direction on things to do and variously places to see.

There are many great options for dining, from the various street vendors, fondas in and around the Mercado Municipal, fabulous restaurants with many years of experience and great prices, up to very fine dining with fairly hefty prices. In my opinion, the best food and best prices are not found in the restaurants that are on the beaches, although having your feet in the sand while dining is an experience in and of itself. Just search the forum for restaurant recommendations.

Day trips to Barra de Potosi (to the south) or Troncones/Majahua (to the north) are welcome diversions. Barra de Potosi has a lagoon that affords some adventures. Majahua is the most beautiful beach in the area, in my humble opinion. However, all the beaches in the Zihua area are desirable. The one beach that seems to be the least favorite is the Playa Principal downtown Zihua. I like it but others turn up their noses because you can walk 10 minutes to La Madera or take a 10-minute combi ride to La Ropa or a 10-minute boat ride to Las Gatas.

If history and ruins are something that would interest you, contact the husband of the chef at Las Adelitas in La Ropa. (Sorry, can't remember his name.) He can take you to the ruins. They are impressive. It is likely that Frostbite's driver will be able to take you there, also.

The streets kiosks by the downtown cancha (basketball courts) are available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. On Sunday nights, the municipal government sponsors some type of cultural event.

Last, even if you are not an early riser, you owe it to yourself to wander down to the docks some morning to see the fishermen and their catches splayed out for sale. They will fillet them for you and you can ask around as some of the restaurants will cook the fish for you.

Ooops! Forgot to mention the Saturday morning mercado next to the elementary school by the path to La Madera from downtown. Some awesome food and produce!