Many visitors report that Zihuatanejo feels calmer and more relaxed than large U.S. cities, particularly in tourist areas where walking, dining, and evening outings are common.

In the early 1960s, long before Timothy Leary became a full-blown symbol of the counterculture, before LSD was outlawed, and before Zihuatanejo was discovered by luxury travelers, something radical unfolded on the quiet shores of Playa La Ropa.

In 1968, Owen Lee first set foot in Zihuatanejo, a sleepy fishing village on Mexico’s Pacific coast. Back then, there were no high-rises, no tourists clutching guidebooks—just dirt roads, open smiles, and the rhythmic hush of the sea.

This restaurant used to be a go-to for us and many of our guests. The energy was great, the food was reliably good, and the location in Centro made it an easy dinner stop while walking around town. August 2025 Updated Review

One of the most exciting aspects of traveling is the chance to immerse oneself in local culture, and what better way to do that than through food?

Most guests who raved about our chef service only used it for one meal per day or less—often just a breakfast.

That 30-pound carry-on might sound like a great idea, but it may be more than some people can handle down a flight of stairs.

Mexico now offers a hassle-free way of entering the country called the online Mexico Tourist Card.

How do you travel in a Covid world? Two simple words: travel insurance. Yes, it still exists, and you should be buying it

The number one requested short term vacation rental amenity is how do we have food and grocery in the villa upon our arrival?

We have all seen the pictures on Instagram of a beautiful kimono gently flowing while a woman walks on a beach. Take away the beach and you see the most practical piece of clothing to take on your next vacation. I use kimonos when I travel, especially flying. I live in Texas where we can wear shorts almost year-round. I can dress up a pair of shorts with a kimono and don’t have to worry about sitting down in an airport, restaurant, bar, or airplane seat. No more waffle imprin

We love making clips about the villas and Zihuatanejo. Our new holiday 2020 promo clip is done. Cute and simple.

Playa la Ropa is in the center of the bay with some of the best views of the Zihuatanejo area.

The real winner is the staff-they couldn’t have been nicer or more helpful. They helped with recommendations