On the Cover: Day of the Dead ofrenda at Galería Ixchel Maya Photo: Alfonso Fanard Fajardo

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Ixtapa /Zihuatanejo’s first and only English language news source for expatriates and visitors alike.

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November 1999:

The Secret Spots – Doña Licha’s

“Pozole, a regional specialty of Guerrero, is a soup made with hominy served in either a puerco or pollo broth.”…

 

Day trips from Zihuatanejo – Barra de Potosi

Just when you think you have seen all of Zihuatanejo – BAM! It hits you. Escape for a day, get the feeling of a deserted beach and your senses are back in check. Or, at least, just escape. …

Local Water Sports – Snorkeling

“Zihuatanejo is home to some wonderful snorkeling spots offered at a very low price.”…

Travel – Malinalco

A short bus ride from Toluca or Mexico City, 20 km east of Tenancingo, this small colonial pueblo is a true find. Malinalco is in the mountains southwest of Mexico City and was taken over in the late 1500’s by the Spanish. …

At the Movies (Sort of)

There are two movie theaters in Downtown Zihuatanejo. CINE PARAISO, on the pedestrian walk at the corner of Nicolas Bravo and Cuauhtemoc and CINEMAS VICENTE GUERRERO, at the end of Benito Juarez, next to the…

Fintastic’s Total Tag and Release Billfish & Marlin Tournament, November 10-13th

On November 10-13th, Zihuatanejo was host to Fintastic’s 1st Annual Total Tag and Release Billfish and Marlin Tournament…

Hunting Monsters in Zihuatanejo

A special supplement to this month’s Internet edition of Another Day in Paradise…

El Día de los Muertos in Zihuatanejo

“The cemeteries turn into areas of happiness and celebration, with much drinking and eating.”…

Holidays from Hell by P.J. O’Rourke

Book review by Catherine Krantz…