But Zihua's downtown has lots of walking areas devoid of vehicles, where you can stroll without the constant need for alertness necessary everywhere else. Now there is a new outlet in Zihua - a Comercial Mexican store. The prices aren't the lowest, but it has so much of everything that it makes it easier for visitors and residents. But by all means explore the food market downtown first - especially the stores in the narrowstreets behind the central market, where prices can be even lower. If you're cooking for yourself in Zihua, get there early and be prepared to shop aggressively.
Mexican beer is another reason to go south.
We tried them all as far as we could tell - Tecate Light, Tecate, Indio, Pacifico, Victoria, Modelo negro, Corona, Bohemia, Dos Equis, and Sol , all served with a wedge of fresh lime. Maybe it tastes so good just because it's served cold in scorching hot weather at a beachfront table under waving palm trees. It doesn't get much better than that. For a change of scenery from the downtown, you can go to any number of other nearby locations. There are several beaches around the bay worth visiting, including Playa Madera, Playa La Ropa and Playa Las Gatos.