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Stories by Elisabeth Ashe

  • Sailfest event

    Zihuatanejo’s Sailfest hit fundraising gold in 2022 with home concert series

    The annual charity event for children’s causes raised 3 million pesos this year, despite COVID, thanks in part to an idea that was a hit.

    May 13
  • Clandestina pop up dining

    Guerrero’s Clandestina provides fine dining in suprise locations

    Guerrero’s Antonio Meneses and his wife Chef Nuria Meneses’ regular roving gourmet banquet takes place in a surprise location each time.

    April 5
  • Aaron Carotta

    Man’s journey around the world in a rowboat visits Mexico

    Part of “Adeventure Aaron” Carotta’s motivation for this journey is to provide a first-hand view of average people’s lives around the world.

    March 2
  • Golfino turtle eggs

    Going on Zihuatanejo nonprofit’s ‘turtle patrol’ an unforgettable experience

    The sanctuary’s staff work day and night to ensure these sea animals’ instinctual journey to lay eggs succeeds.

    February 3
  • Doc of Detox Ixtapa Palace World Healing Training Center

    Zihuatanejo now home to controversial alternative medicine practitioner

    “Doc of Detox” Darrell Wolfe’s new home base in the Ixtapa Palace hotel is attracting foreigners who believe in his treatment methods.

    January 26
  • Escuela Nueva Manitoba

    Bringing school to children living in a Zihuatanejo dump

    Education for the kids of forgotten families living in a Guerrero landfill was a nonstarter until a Chicago tourist decided to do something.

    January 3
  • Cabalgata in Zihuatanejo

    Cabalgatas: an old Mexican horse riding custom holds fast in Zihuatanejo

    Once a year, crowds line the streets of the tourist destination to watch a parade of some of the area’s most well-cared-for horses.

    December 8
  • e-bike tour Ixtapa

    Ecofriendly biking comes to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

    When the two resort cities developed a connecting bike trail, a local couple saw an opportunity to bring electric bicycle tours here.

    November 15
  • At Campamento Tortuguero Ayotlcali's summer camps, children interact with the refuge's turtles. Educators hope to promote lifelong interest in the animals.

    Turtle refuge aims not just to preserve species but build conservationists

    Campamento Tortuguero Ayotlcali’s annual children’s educational programs are training the next generation of environmentalists in Zihuatanejo.

    May 1
  • Casa Luna owners Al and Agatha Doerksen daughter Susan (second from left) and her family take an enthusiastic dive in the rental home's tiled pool.

    Former Zihuatanejo celebrity haven reinvents self as peaceful beach rental

    For years, Casa Luna hosted major celebrities. Nowadays, the Canadian couple who recently bought it have made it into a calm Airbnb rental.

    April 13
  • Catching a whale in the act.

    Guerrero charity promotes whale watching that avoids stress for the animals

    Elisabeth Ashe highly recommends this whale-friendly tour near Zihuatanejo, run by guides trained to leave the animals’ habitat undisturbed.

    March 25
  • In La Puerta, fresh fruits and vegetables are easy to find.

    Bustling La Puerta offers quotidian alternative to Ixtapa’s glitz

    A more authentic, everyday Mexico awaits you just outside this tourist destination. All you need do is walk through an unassuming doorway.

    March 18
  • An example of artisan work made from coconut that's sold at the museum.

    Museum educates on coconut’s value to Zihuatanejo and beyond

    The Museo del Coco, in the village of Coacoyul, seeks to teach about the cultural and historic importance of this originally Asian fruit.

    March 9
  • Whales of Guerrero educates Zihuatanejo-area locals about the value of marine conservation and ocean health while promoting sustainable tourism projects.

    Marine protection fundraiser takes its annual concert virtual this year

    The NGO Whales of Guerrero teaches Zihuatanejo locals marine conservation but also helps them find environmentally sustainable income streams.

    March 2
  • At Puerta Paraíso you can lounge all day on the beach and ask to dine there too.

    Zihuatanejo boutique hotel offers variations on the art of leisure

    Puerta Paraíso was bought 25 years ago as a family retreat. In the last five, it’s morphed into one of Playa Larga’s relaxing luxury stays.

    February 18
  • Juan Rubén Antúnez teaches guitar to students in poor neighborhoods for free.

    Musician teaches Zihuatanejo children both guitar lessons and confidence

    Juan Antúnez decided to give free guitar lessons to children after seeing them at a pool hall, where they told him they had nothing to do.

    February 6
  • Zihuatanejo's Paella Fest has been a hit two years running.

    Zihuatanejo’s Paella Fest gets creative in the face of Covid-19

    This year’s Paella fest, happening on February 6, will change its setup to avoid crowds and be Covid-safe, say Rotary Club organizers.

    January 19
  • Brothers Julian, left, and Edmond Benloulou emigrated to Mexico from Canada.

    French-Algerian brothers’ restaurants bring a dash of Europe to Ixtapa

    Edmond and Julian Benloulou came to Mexico to escape the cold, which turned out to be a win-win decision for area diners.

    January 9
  • Zihuatanejo primary school children eating at a free community kitchen formed by residents of the La Presa II neighborhood after Covid closed a school lunch program.

    In a poor neighborhood of Zihuatanejo, residents unite to keep families fed

    In Zihuatanejo’s La Presa II neighborhood, mothers at a school closed by Covid built a community kitchen to feed students and their families.

    January 6
  • A Christmas concert under the stars in Ixtapa.

    Musical event brings Christmas spirit to Zihuatanejo

    Mexican musicians perform for concert on the beach in Ixtapa, bringing a feeling of Christmas in a family setting.

    December 23
  • Zihuatanejo's Orient Bay restaurant.

    Cultures mix easily at Zihuatanejo’s Orient Bay Restaurant

    Looking for somewhere truly different to dine in Zihuatanejo? Orient Bay brings together Arabic, Mediterranean and Asian haute cuisine.

    December 16
  • An airline employee sanitizes an airplane before boarding.

    Travel in the Covid era requires a whole new level of patience

    While airline travel itself is fairly safe, the hassles of scheduling glitches present new concerns when groups of passengers are involved.

    December 10
  • Traveling to Zihuatanejo looks inviting regardless of Covid-19.

    For Canadian snowbirds, better to isolate from Covid in a warm climate

    Having lived part or full-time in Mexico for over 25 years, the thought of not returning seems inconceivable.

    October 14
  • A car load of supplies for distribution in Zihuatanejo.

    Zihuatanejo educational organization turns to coronavirus aid

    With financial support from expats, Por Los Niños has distributed 1,600 hampers containing enough basic necessities to last for two weeks.

    June 8
  • The view from a condo at Sotavento.

    Zihuatanejo’s Sotavento resort: a dream project on the cusp of completion

    A project long under development, the Sotavento Ocean Resort is due for completion by next year, thanks to the efforts of travel entrepreneur Mike Drever.

    March 21
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