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  1. tresmujers avatar

    Troncones Mexico surf central

    by tresmujers 28 April 2012

    A long time surf spot for people looking for that be wave or just learning Troncones has it all ! placed in the middle of many surfer…

  2. stewbear avatar

    RE: First time travelers going to Mexico

    by stewbear 30 March 2012

    Skip PV & check out La Paz instead. Small town feel even though Baja Sur's Capitol. Another small town feel is Zihuatanejo very Mexican.…

  3. surfcity1952 avatar

    Our stay in Troncones

    by surfcity1952 20 October 2011

    We took off with our wives for a little R&R and to do some surfing. We found out about Troncones and Casa Delfin Sonriente from some…

  4. GHOH avatar

    House/Villa recommendation in Zihuatanejo for young family

    by GHOH 16 July 2011

    Hi all, My husband and I will be travelling from Australia with our 2 small children (3 years and 4 months) and are looking to stay…

  5. 4x4x5 avatar

    RE: 3 weeks Mexico, looking for remote outdoor places

    by 4x4x5 29 January 2011

    Don't worry about tourist numbers...unfortunately (for the businesses down here) there aren't any. You will likely be told to be wary…

  6. 4x4x5 avatar

    RE: Surfing, Working, Living

    by 4x4x5 23 January 2011

    Man, you guys are killjoys. Right now I'm in paradise...it's called Troncones and it's just 30 km north of Zihuatanejo, Gr. I am in a…

  7. astriwee avatar

    Re: Troncones

    by astriwee 20 January 2011

    Hi there, Don't know if you've headed there yet or not.... I was in Troncones last week. We stayed in three different places: Quinta…

  8. munkin avatar

    RE: Troncones

    by munkin 10 January 2011

    Thanks for the input everyone. I agree with "Michoacan" that everything is subjective and yes, everything literally depends on weather.…

  9. Chacho Johnny avatar

    Re: Troncones

    by Chacho Johnny 10 January 2011

    The ocean will not be "too rough" at Manzanillo Bay at Troncones. The waves there are fine at the East end. The waves there have excellent…

  10. michoacan avatar

    RE: Troncones

    by michoacan 09 January 2011

    Be very reserved and cautious about swimming at Troncones. You will see billboard signage all along this coast warning about treacherous…

  11. munkin avatar

    Troncones

    by munkin 09 January 2011

    Hi there, So we are considering Troncones as a possible place to stay before we head out of Mexico from Zihuatanejo's airport. Is Tron…

  12. Anonimo avatar

    RE: Zihuatanejo

    by Anonimo 27 December 2010

    I am not a big fan of beaches, but I certainly enjoyed Zihua more than Troncones, up the coast a short ways. We stayed on Playa Madera…

  13. tronconeshostel avatar

    Re: Guerrero or Nayarit?

    by tronconeshostel 25 November 2010

    I live in Troncones year round, and as far as I know and have heard, there has never been any drug related or gang related violence here.…

  14. rentmexbungalows avatar

    RE: Guerrero or Nayarit?

    by rentmexbungalows 20 November 2010

    Matto99 You're going to have to read this with a bit of level-headedness... There have been several shark attacks on surfers at Troncones…

  15. 52chev avatar

    RE: Guerrero or Nayarit?

    by 52chev 19 November 2010

    My wife and I usually spend January and February in Zihuatanejo and plan to go back in Jan. Its true that year before last several police…

  16. matto99 avatar

    Guerrero or Nayarit?

    by matto99 19 November 2010

    Hello TT users. My girlfriend and I try to go to Mexico every February for a surf trip. Last year we went to Punta Mita in Nayarit State…

  17. stewbear avatar

    RE: Cheap Beach in November (Near Puerto Vallarta)

    by stewbear 09 September 2010

    Troncones North of Zihuatanejo is considered a first class surfing area & very laid back, PS Zihua's protected bay is not really for surfin…

  18. leventhald avatar

    RE: First trip to Zihua, Troncones area - any tips on places to stay etc..

    by leventhald 10 June 2010

    Troncones is the off beaten track location for visiting Zihuatanejo. I've had a home that we operate as a bed and breakfast there for…

  19. Anonimo avatar

    RE: Troncones - self catering and cheap restaurants

    by Anonimo 11 January 2010

    Quinta d' Liz has a shared kitchen for its guests' use. [http://playatroncones.com/] When we were there, it was $380 pesos a night. Now…

  20. Berto301 avatar

    RE: Flying into Zihuatanejo, looking for ideas on where to stay

    by Berto301 19 November 2009

    http://www.zihuatanejo.net/---- Probably your best bet for info. Take a look at Troncones.

  21. hikeymikey avatar

    RE: small coastal towns near zihuatanejo

    by hikeymikey 27 January 2009

    Troncones is nice. There are several rooms at a place called Mi Casa Su Casa that can fit your family, at least one has a private bedroom.…

  22. Anonimo avatar

    RE: small coastal towns near zihuatanejo

    by Anonimo 27 January 2009

    The best budget place I know of at Troncones (simple concrete palapa-roof type huts, no hot water (believe me, you won't miss it.) is…

  23. montereyjack avatar

    RE: small coastal towns near zihuatanejo

    by montereyjack 27 January 2009

    Troncones is quite nice. I spent a few nights there. I don't think you will find a house to rent though. The hotels tend to be about $120/ni…

  24. Chacho Johnny avatar

    Re: small coastal towns near zihuatanejo

    by Chacho Johnny 27 January 2009

    There is Barra de Potosi, in the opposite direction on highway 200, from Troncones. Probably has lodging that is a bit cheaper than Troncone…

  25. Anonimo avatar

    RE: Zihuatanejo Bus + Camping

    by Anonimo 27 January 2009

    The bus will cost you more than $35, as a bus from Mexico City to Pátzcuaro is about $30 USD. Zihua is another 4 1/2 hours beyond. I…

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