Introducing Barra de Potosí
Forty minutes drive south of Zihutanejo is the small fishing village of Barra de Potosí at the end of an endless, palm-fringed sandy-white beach. The calm green-blue water is great for swimming but too cloudy for snorkeling. Several seafood enramadas line the beach; La Condesa is one of the best. Try their pescado a la talla (broiled fish fillets) or tiritas, both local specialties, and don’t pass up the savory handmade tortillas.
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The south side of the beach empties into Laguna de Potosí, a saltwater lagoon about 6.5km long brimming with hundreds of species of birds. Zoe Kayak Tours (553-04-96; www.zoekayatours.com; M$850) offers guided paddle tours of the lagoon catering to bird-watchers and kayakers. Horseback riding and canoeing are also popular diversions.
Last updated: Sep 23, 2008
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RE: Driving Acapulco to Zihuatanejo or Puerto Escondido
by wrongdoer 20 October 2008
Thanks longford - I'll take a look at your trip reports. We'll probably opt for Zihuatanejo again -- my friend prefers it. I really liked…
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Where around Zihuatanejo
by juliainak 02 October 2007
You might be thinking of Ixtapa, it is the tourist area. Zihuatanejo is a regular town. Barra de Potosí is wonderful. You might get…
