El Rincon del Viajero translates to "The Traveler's Corner," an apt name for this small, cozy hostel in the Ixtapa area. The hostel is located on the shores of the Las Salinas Lagoon, in a fisherman's neighborhood that is one of the oldest in the area. El Rincon has a barbecue area for guests, rents bicycles for active travelers looking to pedal the area, and provides lockers and luggage storage facilities. Rooms and common areas at El Rincon are equipped with Wi-Fi. In 2010, dorm rooms start at roughly $10 per night, while private rooms are available from about $11.
El Rincon del Viajero
50 Paseo Las Salinas
Zihuatanejo, GR, Mexico
011-52-01-755-120-8842
Angela's provides a clean, safe building in the heart of the Ixtapa/ Zihuatanejo area, just behind the central market of Zihuatanejo. The hostel prides itself on hospitality, and is run by a Canadian man and a Mexican woman, meaning there will always be a native speaker of both English and Spanish on-site. Private rooms at Angela's start at roughly $11 in 2010, and come equipped with air conditioning and their own bathrooms. Dorm rooms are available from approximately $10 per person in 2010.
Angela's Hotel & Hostel
25 Mangos St.
Colonia Centro
Zihuatanejo, GR, Mexico
011-52-01-755-112-2191
Hostel de Paz translates to "Hostel of Peace," an appropriate name for this Troncones hostel serving the greater Ixtapa area. About 14 miles north of Zihuantanejo, sat right on the beach, Troncones is, in 2010, an up-and-coming beach destination that provides travelers easy access to the Ixtapa/Zihua area by bus, taxi and colectivo (group taxis that charge a discounted rate). Celine, co-owner of Hostel de Paz, grew up in the Ixtapa area, and provides a great wealth of local knowledge for travelers to draw up for their stay. Rates in 2010 start at $13 per person per night.
Hostel de Paz
Troncones, GR, Mexico 40880
011-52-01-755-120-3418
