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- Mexico
- Zihuatanejo
Zihuatanejo
The idyllic getaway featured in the film The Shawshank
Redemption, Zihuatanejo is a small, old-world fishing village on
the southwest coast of Mexico. The heart of the town is the
Paseo del Pescador(or Fisherman's Path), a pedestrian
walkway along the beach. Lined with souvenir shops, restaurants,
and bars, the path runs from the pier to the city's excellent
archaeological museum.
Zihuatanejo Bay offers a number of good beaches, ranging from
the busy Municipal Beach in town to the
Playa La Ropa(Clothes Beach), which is good for swimming,
to the snorkeller's haven of
Playa Las Gatas(Cats Beach). Scuba diving is also
available, and there are some good diving schools in
Zihuatanejo.
Like many resorts, Zihuatanejo has been affected by the ongoing
drug violence in Mexico. However, Zihuatanejo is considered
relatively safe, and incidents have been minimal. A popular port of
call for cruise ships in Mexico, Zihuatanejo is also conveniently
accessible by car at a six-hour journey from Mexico City.
Information & Facts
Language
Spanish is the official language in Mexico. Some English
is spoken in tourist regions.
Money
Mexican currency is the New Peso (MXN) divided into 100
centavos. Credit cards are widely accepted, particularly Visa,
MasterCard and American Express. Travellers cheques are generally
accepted, but cannot be cashed on Sundays. ATMs are available in
most cities and towns and are the most convenient way to get money,
but for safety reasons they should only be used during business
hours. Although most businesses will accept foreign currency it is
best to use pesos. Foreign currency can be exchanged at one of many
casas de cambio(exchange houses), which have longer hours
and offer a quicker service than the banks.