Zihuatanejo markets

Zihua's markets captured our attention the same way the medina of Fez or the hawker marts in Thailand do.  Full of color, scents, and general vibrancy, to visit is to feel the pulse of a community.   A little dodgy, but always worth it.  Every corner had a picturesque moment that I wanted to capture.

The best find in all of Zihua, was this little Taqueria, open from 3pm - 3am with 5 tacos for $1.50, we spent hours dreaming of our little taco stand after we found ourselves in Mexico City.

Breakfast at a local stand, proved to be quite the adventure.  These chilaquiles were some of the best I've ever had, at for 40 pesos, definitely a great deal.

She carried a basket filled with snacks that she hawked along the seashore.

Mini bananas are some of my most favorite, this stand had many of them.  I wish I had a blender,  as we could have made fruity drinks for eternity.

Dried meat in a butch stand and mini brass band.

Loved the pinball games.

Thanksgiving in Zihuatanejo

It was a bit of a whim that led us here.  Ilir said he was thinking of going to Mexico for Thanksgiving, and I having no plans, asked to join.   The town is so quaint, the locals all friendly and after a turkey dinner at the Viceroy, we knew this would have to become our new November tradition.  

Our biggest dilemma was whether or not to share this amazing secret.  The beaches were nearly empty, many restaurants had only a few patrons, to describe the town as sleepy would be an understatement.  But, we came to decompress and catch up on sleep, and empty beaches and deserted hotel pools are the best places to do that.