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Bajahowodd
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A narrow-mouthed crescent bay is always going to be challenged by the detritus of population. Same has been true, on a much larger scale with Acapulco
Bay.
However, that said, it does sadden me just a tad to see what Zihua is today versus the first time I went there in 1982.
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Pompano
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'See What Anejo' was great for us..back in the day.
From 2006 Nomads ...more info for you, Mike.
The squarecircle quote:
"Greetings Pomp; >>>>> Spent some days on the beach of small village called Papanoa south of Zihuatanejo Christmas of 1956.. The ocean
floor there was paved with giant abalone.. Dive site about half mile off shore with a few of the many sharks there longer than I am tall and very
curious.. Had to swim out.."
Pompano quote:
"I loved that place too. Went there the first time in 1963. Three of us from Acapulco in an open-air Jeep on a rugged old-time trail, mostly dried-up
riverbed. We were guided and scuba-instructed by Alfonso Arnold, a champion Mexican diver of his day we had met and hired in Acapulco.
We were shot at by 'Acapulco Gold' pot-growers in the mountains, had great times on a place called Frenchman's Island, swam and dove the bay with
giant manta rays and clouds of fish. First time towed by a sea-turtle, were guests of a crazy Englishman doing an archeaological 'dig', and had a
thoroughly great hoot of a trip.
Alfonso took us out a little ways to an underwater mountain he knew about and down we went. He got down quicker and by the time I got to the bottom he
had ahold of a large saw-tooth shark and was being towed away...I wish I had had a great underwater camera with me that day. I would have some photos
like Ken brought back from Kilme Bay.
Fun times...but like most places on the mainland, best left to memories. We flew back much later when there were high-rise hotels, etc. I am glad you
and I were there when it was real. Most people will never know what it was really like...something like Baja, I fear."
Glad that the place is still a fun place to be...muy ocupado for me. 
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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ejs
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Boy, those photos were great. They give you an overview and frame the debate as to what you are looking for. That overview of the bay was very
helpful.
I also surf so I am biased, and I like it a little quiet and away from people. Troncones is more developed these days so it isn't totally isolated,
and I assume is safe.
Anyway, I guess it depends on what you are looking for. All is good. I need to book a flight for a long weekend.
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oxxo
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We went to Zihua in November about 4 years ago. Visited Ixtapa for a couple of hours and got out, boring place. We are glad we went to that area but
unlikey to return. What we didn't like about the area was November temps felt like July temps in Baja Sur, bugs all over the place (found a scorpion
in bed with us the first night), and much less to do than in Baja. What we did like was the prices are a bit less expensive than Baja and the scenery
was nice for a change. All in all, we'll stick with Baja - feels like home.
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Bajahowodd
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Especially comparing the drive!
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capt. mike
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i'm going.....not sure when....but!! hell yeah!!
formerly Ordained in Rev. Ewing\'s Church by Mail - busted on tax fraud.......
Now joined L. Ron Hoover\'s church of Appliantology
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bufeo
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Mike, we'll throw in another plug for Trocones. We enjoyed Zihua and Ixta but disliked the throngs of tourists (that's throngs of tourists
not thongs on tourists.  ). We enjoyed the small village atmosphere of
Trocones and the food in several of the cafes/restaurants.
A trip to Morelia and surroundings will add to your trip as well. Lots of interesting things to do in that part of Mexico.
Allen
On Edit: "Especially comparing the drive!" I'll bet Mike's not driving to Zihua.
[Edited on 2-13-2010 by bufeo]
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capt. mike
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nope... no drive if i can avoid it. time to spare.... go by air!!
my buddies went there coming back from south of cozumel by Playa del Carmen last year - a flock of 5 planes, had great times at every stop.
formerly Ordained in Rev. Ewing\'s Church by Mail - busted on tax fraud.......
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