Learn to Surf!
Taking a lesson with Troncones resident surf instructor Mike Linn is the best way to learn how to surf. He is especially great with teenagers and those who have never surfed before. Mike has all the boards, rash guards and gear that you need to be standing up on the waves in no time. He has lived in Troncones for 16 years and knows all the secret spots for any kind of swell. He also takes care of transportation to and from any lesson. Many packages are available from a week long surf camp to private lessons.
Contact him on Facebook at TsunamiSurfTroncones or directly to his email at surf@isamexico.com or call him when you are here at 755-103-0018.
We will also be happy to make appointments for you, no problemo!
Boogie Boarding
Boogie boarding can be enjoyed right in front of the hotel. We have wonderful boogie board waves and have boards available for our guests.
Snorkling
If the waves are small, it is possible to snorkel in our bay. The chance of that is about 50-50. It is always possible to snorkel in the tide pools.
Bike Riding
EDÉN has six bikes that we rent for 170 pesos an hour.
Reading & Games
Yep, there’s NO television. Playing games is a fun way to spend a day. We have cards, dominoes, and Scrabble, but if you are more like a reading person, we probably have a book for you. Just ask and we will give you a selection.
Bird Watching & Walking Trails
Playa Troncones is located on the Pacific Slope a very special area for birding where you will find species that are not common in other parts of Mexico. There are a couple of guides that provide birding tours and are very knowledgeable. Try Costa Nativa or William Mertz.
Troncones is crisscrossed with walking trails from the publicly maintained Troncones Trails (for walking and mountain biking) to the countless little paths used by locals. There are plenty of options for adventure!
Tide Pools
A tide pool is a place where the rocks protect an area from waves but still let in water and fish. They are like natural aquariums. There are lots of tide pools nearby, from huge almost Olympic size to petite one person size. The biggest one is on the left (south) point as you look out your screen doors. It is about a 7-10 minute walk, take your hat, mask and snorkel. It is shallow but a perfect place for viewing lots of different fish, and no waves to throw you around.
There are also quite a few smaller pools on the north (right) side of the bay. In front of the house with the big palm frond roof you will find lots of Jacuzzi’s, where the waves come in and swirl around making lots of bubbles and fun! Take a couple of beers and pretend like you are the only people on this unspoiled beach.
Water Sports
We have the best swimming beach in the area, no exaggeration! If you go down to the village of Troncones you will find that the waves are twice as high and the beaches twice as rocky
Please be safe when swimming. A good thing to do is to assess the size of the waves before you go in the water. For the most part you will find medium to small sized waves in our bay. The general rule is if you think that it looks big from the beach, don’t go out past your waist!! The cool thing is that most fun stuff can be done in shallow-ish water.
Horse Riding
Jesús has great horses. We can book him anytime, and he will show up with however many steeds you like. The rate is $500 pesos an hour per horse.
Yoga
Yoga is available at many places up and down the beach. Our favorite instructor is Natalie Clark. Private lessons also available by appointment, email Natalie at 2natalieclark@gmail.com.
SPORT FISHING
THE FANCY WAY:
There are all shapes and sizes of boats available in Zihuatanejo for day sport fishing trips to catch Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Rooster Fish, Mahi-mahi and more!
For a group of two - three people, the captain that we like best is Jaime Vargas (755-554-4254). On his boat you will find two fishing chairs, two big rods, a cooler with six sodas, water, six beers, ice, shade and Jaime, who speaks English. He leaves the pier in Zihuatanejo at 7:00 am and returns at 1:00 pm.
NOTE: He will not return later if you arrive at the pier late. The price is $150 USD plus $15 USD for the license fee that you pay at the pier when you arrive. There are sandwiches at the pier too.
You can have two different kinds of outings with Jaime. The first type of outing is a shore crawl where you fish for smaller more plentiful fish and also get to have a tour of the coast. The other type is deep sea fishing where you will immediately head for the open sea and not stop until you are about 25 miles out where the big fish live. No matter which trip you go on, you can see lots of sea life, including whales and sea turtles!
If you have a group of more than two or three people, we can arrange through Jaime for a bigger boat. Or, if you want more luxury, like an enclosed space with AC for example, we can arrange that too. The prices are from $250 and up.
THE MEXICAN WAY:
If you are really into fishing and bring your own rod, or think that fishing with a hand line is fun, a good way to get out to sea is to walk down to the neighboring village of Majahua and hire a “panga” and captain.
A panga is a typical fiberglass Mexican fishing boat, which can hold about five persons but not all of them fishing. These boats are owned by fishermen who make their living fishing, such that it is. There are no amenities! If you want drinks, and shade, you need to bring it yourself. My favorite person to go fishing with is Samba. He is helpful and very nice.
It is best to arrange for your trip to begin as early as possible, as later in the day the sun gets really hot and the sea more choppy. The pangas don’t go out to as far as the sport fishing boats of Zihuatanejo, so you probably won’t be catching the large bill fish but you will get plenty of: Spanish mackerel, Skip Jack, Grouper, and more!
