Feb 8, 2010 - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo

This port was also a tender stop, no pier so we got to shore using the tender boats from where the ship was anchored. Zihuatanejo retains a rustic haven feel while Ixtapa, four miles down the coast, has the limelight of the modern paradise with luxury hotels, gourmet restaurants, shopping galore, golf, and beaches. ... We avoid the commercialism whenever we can and prefer tours where we can get a flavor for the local culture.This port was also a tender stop, no pier so we got to shore using the tender boats from where the ship was anchored. Zihuatanejo retains a rustic haven feel while Ixtapa, four miles down the coast, has the limelight of the modern paradise with luxury hotels, gourmet restaurants, shopping galore, golf, and beaches. ... We avoid the commercialism whenever we can and prefer tours where we can get a flavor for the local culture....

Feb 7, 2010 - Acapulco

Acapulco was first settled in 1550 and was a major Mexican shipping port. ... The museum has wonderful exhibits which tell the story of the history of Acapulco, commerce between Mexico and the Orient, and piracy in the Pacific Ocean. ... We had a chance to shop for a while before returning to the ship to relax for a few hours.Acapulco was first settled in 1550 and was a major Mexican shipping port. ... The museum has wonderful exhibits which tell the story of the history of Acapulco, commerce between Mexico and the Orient, and piracy in the Pacific Ocean. ... We had a chance to shop for a while before returning to the ship to relax for a few hours....

Jan 29, 2010 - Acapulco

Wednesday 27th Day 18 Well today at lunchtime we arrive at Acapulco, looks stunning from the ship and it’s already humid with the sun streaming down (sorry to mention that). ... We have an early lunch before disembarking for a trip called amazing Acapulco. ... As we get off we are herded through a port terminal with hundreds of local stalls all trying to sell you their wares.Wednesday 27th Day 18 Well today at lunchtime we arrive at Acapulco, looks stunning from the ship and it’s already humid with the sun streaming down (sorry to mention that). ... We have an early lunch before disembarking for a trip called amazing Acapulco. ... As we get off we are herded through a port terminal with hundreds of local stalls all trying to sell you their wares....

Jan 28, 2010 - Zihuatanejo

Zihuatanejo is the dream "getaway" talked about in the movie "The Shawshank Redemption". ... Ixtapa is Zihuatanejo's nearby sister destination, and is a government-planned tourist resort that was begun in the early 1970s and constructed on what was once a coconut plantation and mangrove estuary. ... Well, I didn't actually get to see very much of Zihuatanejo, as I was second on call that day, as it was a tender port. ...

Jan 27, 2010 - Acapulco

Well, I spent the day asleep having been up all the night before with a sick patient, but here's some interesting information about Acapulco! Acapulco is Mexico biggest tourist resort, and is also known as Perla del Pacifico. ... Acapulco is located at 16A° 50' N Latitude and 99° 54' W Longditude Acapulco is located in the Tropic of Cancer Acapulco is about 239 miles (385 kilometers) from Mexico City and 83 miles (133 kilometers) from Chilpancingo, the state capital of Guererro (the Mexican state of which Acapulco is its largest city). ... Acapulco contians two main bays, Puerto Marques and the Bay of Santa Lucia (Acapulco Bay) and is surrounded by the Sierra Madre del Sur mountians. ... Acapulco's Bay measures 3 miles (5 km) east to west and about 2 miles (3 km) north to south. ... Acapulco is about 1,169 sraure miles (1,883 square km) in size which represent almost 3% of the sufrace of the territory of the state of Guerrero. ...

Jan 14, 2010 - Zihuantanejo to Playa Ventura, Guerrero

The section of Mex 200 south of Zihuatanejo is not nearly as scenic or twisty as yesterdays ride but still pretty good until you ram up against Acapulco.The section of Mex 200 south of Zihuatanejo is not nearly as scenic or twisty as yesterdays ride but still pretty good until you ram up against Acapulco....

Jan 13, 2010 - Manzanilo, Colima to Zihuantanejo, Guerrero

I filled up the bike in Manzanillo this morning and did not give much thought to where the next fill might be, seeing that I expected quite a few towns along the way today.I filled up the bike in Manzanillo this morning and did not give much thought to where the next fill might be, seeing that I expected quite a few towns along the way today....

Jan 9, 2010 - 06 Acapulco, Mexico, January 09, 2010

Another early morning awakening to a sunrise that looked liked an enchanting sunset. They also operate the Acapulco Princess (Ellie, I and LOTS of others go to as well). ... It is unique in that it is comprised of bungalows & villas in single & 2 story arrangements, spaciously separated by dramatic trees, expansive groomed lawns & flowers.Another early morning awakening to a sunrise that looked liked an enchanting sunset. They also operate the Acapulco Princess (Ellie, I and LOTS of others go to as well). ... It is unique in that it is comprised of bungalows & villas in single & 2 story arrangements, spaciously separated by dramatic trees, expansive groomed lawns & flowers....

Dec 11, 2009 - Zurueck in der Sonne!

Nachdem ich mir noch die Uni hab schauen zeigen lassen (da laesst es sich echt gut studieren), mussten wir Abschied nehmen und ich bin mit Irma zurueck nach Toluca, denn ich musste noch einige Zeit rumbringen, da mein Bus nach Acapulco erst um 1 Uhr nachts ging. ... Irgendwann als der Bus mal wieder anhielt wachte ich auf, nach 6 Stunden teifen Schlafs und ein Blick aus dem Fenster zwang mich mich zu beeilen, denn siehe da: Willkommen in Acapulco. ... Nachdem dem erfrischenden Nickerchen bis 11 Uhr wollte ich mal Acapulco erkunden, da ich ja net so der Strandfan bin, vor allem net alleine, dachte ich mir lauefste mal die Bucht entlang. ... Nach etwa 2 Stunden kam ich im historischen Acapulco mit dem Fort (freier Eintritt fuer Studenten. ... Aber eigentlich ist Acapulco nicht so der Renner. ...

Oct 3, 2009 - Ixtapa

Il y a une dizaine d’années, la famille de Marie a acheté un paquet touristique ou ils ont droit à une semaine d’hôtel 5 étoiles par an, durant plusieurs années, sur la cote pacifique.Il y a une dizaine d’années, la famille de Marie a acheté un paquet touristique ou ils ont droit à une semaine d’hôtel 5 étoiles par an, durant plusieurs années, sur la cote pacifique....

Mar 12, 2009 - Day 31 Acapulco, Mexico

Day 39 March Manta, Ecuador 17th Port In the 16th century, Spanish explorers came across the Bay of Acapulco and were captivated by its naturally protected shores and beautiful surroundings. ... Today, Acapulco remains a stunning Mexican hideaway. ... Acapulco is fondly referred to by natives as the finest resort in Mexico. ... Acapulco is considered a second home to residents of Guadalajara, Mexico City and other urban centers. ... The Fuerte de San Diego is an early 17th century fort built in 1697 to protect the Bay of Acapulco from pirate invaders during the time in which Acapulco functioned as a major trade partner of the Philippine Islands. ...

Mar 11, 2009 - Zihuatanejo

On the road by 8am, and did 100 km’s (60 miles) to Zihuatanejo in about 2 hours. ... Zihuatanejo was an old fishing village on a beautiful bay with a beautiful beach. ... Then about 30 years ago, Fonatur, the Mexican governments tourist bureau, created the purposely made tourist village of Ixtapa…right next door to Zihuatanejo. ...