Murals of Zihuatanejo
I can't say that murals are a strictly Mexican art per se, but they sure have a knack of producing great murals. Orozco, Rivera, Siquieros and others have left a rich history of murals. Zihuatanejo also has a lot of nice murals. Here are a few.


This is one of the very first murals I ever accountered here on my morning walk, so I know it is a least 10 years old. It's on a wall along the side of a street, just a wall, nothing special. It's starting to see a little wear and tear.

Whales and sea life are very popular themes for murals here because of it's connection to the ocean.

This mural is inside...you guessed it, a breakfast cafe.

Zihua changes, I didn't get the whole picture here, but this was a simple dirt pathway, a wide pathway, from a street to the beach. A number of years ago it was re-done and concrete benches were added and shrubbery and murals. It's now a beautiful walkway.

On the side of restaurant on Adelitas street. Apparently the restaurant has been recommended by Trip Advisor. I didn't even notice that until I posted this picture!

There are a number of murals of abuelas (grandmas) on Adelita street. These two senoras are most likely actually women who lived here, historical or not. The shade has cost a line across their fore heads.

This is a utility box, that has been decorated, looks a lot better than a big GE logo.

Up river along the canal. The canal is usually pretty empty except during the rainy season, so some artists has headed to divided wall in the canal to express his or her's inner Diego

A beautiful mural underneath La Gula restaurant. A very popular restaurant here.

Ok, not a mural, but what self respecting town doesn't have some tribute to Benito Juarez, former president of Mexico.

The Partenon - Zihuatanejo
For years one of the most interesting building in Zihua was the Parthenon. It over looked the bay and had a real interesting history, was owned by a crooked sheriff who was carted off to jail and it was till in his family and a giant court case ensued, or so we were told. The link above will give you more information. Regardless, it has been turned back to the community, been renovated and it's a joy to go and hear music at sunset. https://partenon.zihuatanejodeazueta.gob.mx/historia/

Gates into the Partenon

This is now a coffee bar.

Looking back up at the Partenon from the stage area

Looking at the stage

Waiting for the sunset

Grand doors into the building

One of the murals

Standing in the entry way

Getting ready for the show

https://partenon.zihuatanejodeazueta.gob.mx/historia/

This link works, the one in the former post is not working

Goodbye Zihuatanejo -
So our three weeks is up in Zihua, but I've still got a month in Troncones. Before I left I had three opportunities to play music with some friends. Not as good as the Last Waltz by the Band, but special to me.



Me, jammin' with Zocatto Blues band, a real treat.

Open mic at Miguel's with Norine and Heidi, good times!

Hola Troncones -
No trip to Zihuatanejo is complete without a month in Troncones. Troncones is about 20 KM from Zihuatanejo and is a quiet beach town. Generally filled with 600 Nationals and maybe another 600 ex-pats during the season. Troncones was inhabited by a few surfers back in the day, 80's or 90's and now is a big yoga retreat town. Unlike Zihua which tends to have more Canadians, Troncones has more old hippie types. My peeps! So we have a crew in ZIhua and a different crew here. It's always a great stay. People ask what do you do in Troncones? Here is a standard day.


After a early morning wake up call we head out the door of our apartment. Vamos a la playa

We are a couple of blocks off the beach, this is the dirt road we walk to get to the beach.

Almost there, one more dirt path before the beach

There is the beach!

We would like a table for two please.

Right up front, just like we like it!

New Troncones sign, wasn't here last year. Mexico is filled with these colorful signs proclaiming their city's name

Some palapas on the beach

The sunsets are to die for.

The day is not over because we head to one of the more popular restaurants, La Mexicana which has a steady diet of fish tacos and music.

Dining at La Mexicana

Cuban band, hey I just saw these guys in Zihua last week. Nice connection

Wall Posting


This should be posted on every single wall in the States right now.

The Mirador -
I have been very remiss in posting while in Troncones, the main reason, I'm having too much fun! I have fallen in with a roaming band of guitarists, harmonicas and violins and we have been jammng, plus there are so many old friends to visit here. I did get up one morning and walk up to the Mirador, which is a platform overlooking Troncones and I've included some pictures here:


This is a picture of the walk up to the Mirador, it's quite steep

Almost there

Standing on the deck

Long shot of Troncones beach. It's not really a bay although this picture makes it look like it might be.

Looking straight down from the platform. You can see a little figure in white on the beach

Looking to the north

Troncones is changing, but taking it's time. In the middle of this shot is a 20 unit condo building that has been going on for a year or two.

The road back down the hill. You really need to do this climb before 7AM as it heats up pretty quick here.

Sorry duplicate post - deleted

Sunsets
Troncones is all about the sunsets!


Colors, colors, colors!

The sun resting on a rock

No beach scene is complete without horses

Off the deck of our current abode

Sunset with rocky coast and pelicans in front of our apartment

Wonderful orange sun

Mi Casa, Su Casa.
We usually stay at three different places over a period of a month. There are a number of types of places, one is a modern apartment with it's own pool. Our next adventure is to an older Mexican house on the beach side and we finally end up at our favorite place, Los Suenos, right on the beach and usually populated with friends.


I added this picture before, this is the apartment we stay on the mountain side up from the beach

This is our own pool, which is very nice after a hot day in town.

Modern kitchen with all of the amenities.

Our second location, Casa Delfines Sonriente, looking out at the ocean from the living room

Complete with chicken, and really, what Mexican stay is not complete unless you have a chicken

The pool, very nice, looks out over the ocean as I showed.

Los Suenos, our favorite. Many a whale has been sighted from this spot

Another shot of the common area.

Our bedroom, no kitchen but there is a very nice group kitchen

Looking back at the building from the beach

This is a new place called Casa St. George. Very upscale, right on the beach. There are a few upscale places now in Troncones

Great place for guac and chips and a cold margarita!

Thanks for the Troncones update. One of the 'Last Best Places' easy enough to get to despite the inevitable smattering of development.
Did you ever get to Barra de Potosi? Our dentist raved about it, but we never made it choosing places in Michoacan.

baldOne - Funny you mentioned Barra de Potosi, we were just there a day ago for the annual Craft and Arts fair. We've stayed there a couple of times, it has a lot restaurants around the water that all close down at sundown so they don't need to use electricity. it's a fun place for a day trip, lot's of birds. We stayed but after awhile it gets a little boring although every place here is growing so there may be more to do now.