On the Cover: Día de la Revolución Photo: Grace Relfe
Welcome to Another Day in Paradise
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo’s first and only English language news source for expatriates and visitors alike.
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December 1999
Crudo in Mexico – Hangover cures for the Holiday Season |
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| With the festive season rapidly approaching, those who have imbibed a little too much the night before should be prepared with a locally available cure for those dreaded hangovers. | ||
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At the Movies – “Go” |
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| “Go” Directed by Doug Liman. | ||
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A Brief History Of Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo |
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| Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo on the Pacific coast of Mexico is a glorious travel destination with an illustrious history.Long before Columbus sailed to the Americas, archeological evidence suggests this area was already inhabited by many tribes of Olmec, Toltec and Tarascan indians. | ||
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Traveling Mexico – Real de Catorce |
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| Found in the heart of the Sierra Madre Oriental Mountain Range, Real de Catorce is a true Mexican ghost town. The city was mysteriously abandoned in the 1920’s and is now inhabited by roughly 1000 people. In its heyday, Real de Catorce was a wealthy silver-mining town with a population of 40,000 people. | ||
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Noteworthy News |
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| Well it is the last Christmas season of the Millennium and those who are interested in attending mass, there are some English services located at several of the hotels in Ixtapa | ||
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Our Lady of Guadalupe, Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe |
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| December 12th is traditionally known in Mexico as the Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Día de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe) celebrating the manifestation of the Virgin Mary appearing to the poor Indian Juan Diego on Dec 9, 1531. | ||
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Shopping Around with Kate – Cinco de Mayo & el Malecón |
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| Mexican arts and crafts are beautiful and unique, with a huge range of different styles to choose from. Most of the markets & shops offer examples of the works from the various regions of Mexico…. | ||
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What About Bob? |
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| –Nick–So you want to know about Bob. Not only is Bob spelled the same forwards or backwards, he is somewhat of a local legend. No, Bob isn’t as famous as, say, Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster, but there is one thing that sets him apart from the rest: He is real.You see, Bob is a one winged pelican that resides all over Zihuatanejo Bay. Bob can’t fly, can’t frolic with the other pelicans, but has survived with the help of local fishermen. We are seeking “Bob Sightings” from all our readers no matter how off the wall they may seem, photos accepted.December 1999 | ||
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Day trips from Zihuatanejo– Majahua |
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| As previously mentioned in our October issue, Troncones is an excellent day trip from this area. However, if you are feeling a little more adventurous and really want to escape from all sense of time and reality, travel down the Troncones road to the small fishing village of Majahua. | ||
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Beach Reading – White Noise |
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| I’m just getting into the moderns, so you’ll have to bear with me. And by moderns, I mean anything after 1901. Yes, I am the product of a classical education, where modern writers were all thought to be on drugs and destroying the English language.. | ||
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The Secret Spots – La Quinta Troppo |
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| Perched on the side of the hill with sweeping views of Playa La Ropa you will find the very secret La Quinta Troppo. This small tropical hotel of eight rooms has just opened their private doors to the public, offering dinner six days a week on their candle lit terrace…. | ||
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Local Water Sports – Sailing |
| We all love the beach right! One of the best has to be La Ropa, with its fine sand and great views. There are many ways to spend a day here but to really get the whole experience, the bay and its beaches have to be seen from the water. |
