During the Mexican President’s press conference, the Secretary of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation, Jesús Antonio Esteva Medina, reported on the progress of priority projects in the State of Mexico, highlighting the modernization of the Toluca-Zihuatanejo highway. The highway spans 372 kilometers. The Toluca-Temascaltepec section, a 38-kilometer stretch, is slated to begin this year, with work […]
Restaurant manager shot dead on Zihuatanejo beach
The manager of the La Red del Pescador restaurant was shot and killed inside the establishment, located on Las Gatas beach in this city. The crime occurred around 10:30 a.m. this Thursday, during the second week of the current holiday period. The man was identified as 48-year-old Raúl N. Forensic experts from the State Attorney […]
Residents of Petatlán block the Acapulco-Zihuatanejo highway
Residents of the community of Arroyo Seco, in the municipality of Petatlán, on the Costa Grande, blocked the Acapulco-Zihuatanejo federal highway and detained eight marines because, allegedly, they beat two young men. Around 1 p.m., some 80 residents of Arroyo Seco began blocking the highway. They first placed vehicles across the road to completely block […]
Adventure and adrenaline, an under-exploited market in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
Adventure and nature tourism in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is underutilized and receives little official promotion, despite offering activities such as mountain biking, ATV riding, hiking, rappelling, and cave exploration, according to certified tour guides. There is an adventure and nature tourism segment that remains underutilized and receives little official promotion in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. Activities such as mountain biking, […]
Acapulco and Taxco boost tourism in Guerrero with hotel occupancy exceeding 85%.
The Guerrero Tourism Secretariat reported high hotel occupancy rates in the state’s main tourist destinations, highlighting that Acapulco and Taxco exceeded 85% during the current holiday period, reflecting a significant influx of visitors. According to the state agency, these results are part of a positive trend in tourism, driven by the arrival of national and […]
Authorities warn of counterfeit bills circulating in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa, and Petatlán
Brenda Escobar, Zihuatanejo – Merchants in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa, and the municipal seat of Petatlán warned of the circulation of allegedly counterfeit 200 and 500 peso bills during Holy Week. On Friday, March 3, in Zihuatanejo, merchants in the city center warned via social media that two… Continue reading: Counterfeit Bills Circulating in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa, and […]
Acapulco has a new glass viewpoint with incredible views of the bay and it is the first of its kind
Acapulco is Acapulco: a destination that, despite the adversities of recent years, always finds a way to reinvent itself. And if you’re thinking of visiting this Easter, there’s a new reason to do so: the Azure View glass observation deck, the first of its kind in the port, offering a breathtaking view of Acapulco Bay […]
The Parthenon is now a must-see for tourists in Zihuatanejo.
What was once the ultimate symbol of the excesses of the former police chief of the Federal District, Arturo “El Negro” Durazo Moreno, is now a must-see for tourists seeking more than just sun and sand in Zihuatanejo during this Easter holiday season. The Parthenon, the residence with its Greek-style columns that commands a privileged […]
Flights from Canada to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo extended until April
Direct flights from Canada to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo will continue operating through April 2026, instead of the usual March, thus maintaining the destination’s international connectivity. Routes from Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary will remain active, coinciding with the Easter holiday period and boosting the arrival of international visitors to the region. Mayor Liz Tapia Castro stated that the […]
Tourists report theft in La Ropa Beach parking lot
Tourists from Uruapan reported the theft of belongings from their vehicle while at La Ropa Beach in Zihuatanejo. According to the report, last Saturday, unknown individuals forced the lock of a Honda CRV parked in the La Ropa II Beach parking lot and stole two wallets and a cell phone. The victims stated that their […]