Torneo de Surf at Loma Bonita, Oct 1999

On the Cover: A competitor at last month's Torneo de Surf at Loma Bonita, just south of Petatlan, Photo By Hans Nystrom

October 1999

Welcome to Another Day in Paradise

This is the introductory issue of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo’s first and only English language news source, a much needed source of information for visitors and locals alike.

We hope you enjoy our informative and entertaining publication.

We welcome any feedback, suggestions, article contributions, announcements and advertisements.

October 1999:

Local Water Sports Guide – Alberca Olympica

This column will be regularly highlighting some of the great water sports activities available in the area. From bay sports like catamaran sailing, snorkeling and kayaking to off shore sailing, fishing and scuba diving. Not to mention excellent surfing just up the coast.

 

Day trips from Zihuatanejo – Troncones

Just because you live here or have picked Zihuatanejo as your vacation spot, does not mean you have to spend all your time here. No trip to this area would be complete without a little exploring.

 

At the movies…

A great way to beat the heat in Zihua is to take in a movie. With air conditioning and comfortable seats, the local theaters offer incredible value for your peso.

 

Beach reading – She’s Come Undone

She’s Come Undone (Oprah’s Book Club)
by Wally Lamb
This one’s been making the circuit lately. But for the stragglers out there who haven’t read it:

 

Beat the Heat

Top 10 air conditioned adventures around town.

 

Circuito Milenio Torneo de Surfing

Circuito Milenio Torneo de SurfingOver the weekend of September 11 & 12, we went to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo’s annual Torneo de Surfing, Surfing Tournament, held south of Petatlán.