Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico / December 2013

Zihuatanejo is a sleepy fishing coastal town on the Pacific Coast about 150 miles northwest of Acapulco. It’s part of a section of the Mexican coast known as Costa Grande.  Within 3 miles or so, is the tourist town of Ixtapa, mostly made up of shoreline hotels that were built in the 70’s, as part of the government’s desire to promote tourism.

Apparently, the Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo area is now the third most visited area in Mexico, after Cancun and Puerto Vallarta and most popular for sports fishermen. Zihuatanejo’s population jumped from 6,887 to 37,328 by the early 1990s and it was featured in the movie – ‘The Shawshank Redemption’.

I was there with Louise for a pleasant week long wintertime break. The humidity is incredible and the beach vibe and sunsets are spectacular. It’s a great chill zone and relaxing retreat from the mountainous and dry terrain of San Miguel and it’s only about a 6 hour drive or 9 hour bus ride, from San Miguel.

I named this photo “Tequila Sunset” with its blood red sky, because that’s how many people view the setting sun after several margarita cocktails, just prior to their dinner. Some are also viewing it from aboard sail boat charters as you can see on the horizon. I named this photo to be in contrast to the famous Eagles’ song – “Tequila Sunrise”.