zihuatanejo

I returned from spending the week in Zihuatanejo (ZEE WA ten eh HO). Most of the time was spent on the beach -- sunbathing, swimming and snorkeling. It's the dream location of Andy DuFrain in The Shawshank Redemption, though the end scene of that movie was filmed in the US Virgin Islands.

Cool animals of note include a stingray, a sea turtle, geckos, an iguana, and at least one cucaracha in our hotel room every day.

The environment in Zihua was similar to Acapulco, though it is much more laid-back there. If you go in October, rain is possible, but know that it is incredibly inexpensive. With a beachside room, food and drinks, I spent under $500 US.

I'd like to go back.