Is it safe to travel to Zihuatanejo?
Although some parts of the state of Guerrero, where Zihuatanejo is located, are currently unsafe (the U.S. State Department has given the state a Level 4 travel warning due to criminal activity), Playa la Ropa remains safe for tourists. Exercise caution, though, and avoid traveling on roads at night.
Where is the beach in Shawshank Redemption?
Zihuatanejo
The final scene of The Shawshank Redemption was filmed at Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
What is the best time to visit Zihuatanejo?
The tourism score favors clear, rainless days with perceived temperatures between 65°F and 80°F. Based on this score, the best time of year to visit Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo for general outdoor tourist activities is from early January to late April, with a peak score in the first week of March.
What airport do I fly into for Zihuatanejo?
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (IATA: ZIH, ICAO: MMZH) is an international airport in the state of Guerrero on Mexico’s Pacific Ocean coast. It receives thousands of tourists all year to visit beaches and resorts. It handles national and international air traffic for the cities of Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo.
How hot does it get in Zihuatanejo?
67°F to 89°F
In Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, the wet season is overcast, the dry season is partly cloudy, and it is hot and oppressive year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 67°F to 89°F and is rarely below 63°F or above 92°F.
Which is better Ixtapa or Zihuatanejo?
Ixtapa is generally characterized by contemporary, high-rise, resort villages whereas Zihuatanejo offers the atmosphere, character, and feel of traditional Mexico—and is also host to some very fine hotels offering exceptional accommodations.
Who was Andy Dufresne based on?
The “real” Andy Dufresne was a man named Frank Freshwaters. In 1957, Frank pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter and received a suspended sentence. However, unlike Andy, Frank wasn’t too bright–or maybe he was just reckless–and he violated his probation.