Stad en platteland Side Tour met Luis

We were picked up on time by Francisco and were pleasantly surprised that we were the only guests . had an excellent personalized tour of Ixtapa and surrounding area stopping at a crocodile refuge opposite from Ixtapa Island ... then carried on thru a traditional small town stopping at a local 6 th generation working bakery and a small local clay tile manufacturing business . Guide was very attentive and knowledgable of local plants etc and was fluent in English. after 3- 4 hours we stopped for lunch at Barra de potosi beach .. very nice way to end the tour before returning to hotel

Our tour guide was Francisco ( Cisco ????) We had a fantastic time. He was so knowledgeable and very personable. We enjoyed every moment with him. He related so many facts about Mexico that we did not know. He took us to a family run bakery and it was amazing. The bakers name was also Francisco! He and his son were making croissants and cinnamon buns and baguettes and they were ready to go in the oven. We went back so I could purchase some. WOW! Delicious. The best! We went to another family business that make roof tiles out of clay. I got to make one and did fairly well. We drove all over saw so much. We went to a small fishing village and Had a great lunch of breaded shrimp and freshly made tortillas. Yum. My head is full of information and my eyes are brimming with the beauty of Zihuatenajo and Ixtapa and all the other sites along the way. If you decide to go on this tour you won’t be disappointed

We had booked this half day group tour and the morning we were to head out, half of our group ended up being ill. I offered to pay Luis for my wife and my portion and he could head out and get on with his day. He wouldn't have it and offered to take only 4 of us for a shorter tour without the original meal stop included in the original (more on that later). The tour was fantastic with Luis and his wingman (son Angel) going above and beyond to insure we had a great and memorable experience. Touring the hills between Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo while learning about the Flaura, Fauna, the local peoples and infrastructure was so informative. The sites and smells of the city market were intoxicating, and watching Luis interact with the locals and many foreigners from past tours he has done throughout the years, was amazing and fun. We then headed for the South end and visited the Parthenon replica (unfortunately closed that day), stopped to enjoy the many amazing views af the bay and the beautiful La Ropa beach. Finally we headed into the hills to a small village, where Luis was kind enough to stop at a roadside vendor and purchase us a wonderful stew like meat dish in delicious fresh bread. Then we headed to a beautiful Coconut plantation run by a third generation family, who were very infomative and accomodating. I have in the past, been acussed by numerous tour guides of asking to many questions. Luis never once seemed frustrated by any of our quiries and in fact,stopped the vehicle on many occasions to answer questions in full. If you visit this wonderful part of Mexico and wish to either learn more about it's many beautiful and interesting places or it's history, I truly believe Luis is your best option. Sorry, no pictures available right now but I will post later. Thank you so much Luis, and Angel, for a very wonderful and memorable experience. Hasta Luego, Kerry and Yvette Hamilton