Immerse in the Natural Beauty of Troncones Beach, Mexico

Troncones Beach is a pristine beach of natural beauty on the Pacific Coast, about 30 minutes north of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo on Interstate Highway 200. Situated at the base of a small coastline mountain range with subtropical forests, Troncones has spectacular beach houses and luxurious villas, and beachfront bungalows for rent.

                                                                  Photos by: Hans Brouwers

An abundance of natural wildlife and a clean, uncrowded beach make Troncones the perfect getaway. The area is known for surfing and also for the caves that dot the mountainside.

There are tide pools among the lava rock. You can spend the entire day watching the waves, the birds, and wildlife. Also available are surfboard and bike rentals, surfing lessons, eco-tours, and more. 

Troncones is known for its fantastic sunsets!

“La Majahua,” the next little village to the north, is home to a small fishing fleet where you can buy freshly caught fish and lobster directly from the local fishermen.

“Boca Lagunillas,” another nearby beach, has a large lagoon with lush vegetation and is filled with flocks of many different kinds of birds. It’s great for bird watching and kayaking.

“Playa La Salidita,” about 5 miles further north, is an excellent swimming and surfing beach. There are many palapa-type restaurants there.

Where to Eat

Troncones Beach is in the municipality of “La Unión.” Its downtown area is located about 20 minutes further north along Interstate Highway 200. Tuesdays are market days. You can buy fresh produce, poultry, and seafood directly from local farmers and fishermen from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

There are numerous restaurants located along the beach in Troncones. Many local restaurants stay open all year long to host both national and international guests. A local favorite is Restaurant Costa Brava, located on the beach just right off the main road. The restaurant at Present Moments Retreat is also open year-round. From November through April, Roberto’s Bistro (the old “Burro Boracho”) has traditional Mexican dancers on Saturday evenings.

Nature and Wildlife

One of the major reasons why people vacation and live in Troncones is its unspoiled natural beauty and wildlife. It is truly a unique experience to be “up front and close” to nature. Many people spend their entire vacations on Troncones Beach or split their time between there and Ixtapa Zihuatanejo.

The Sea Turtles

Wildlife is part of the charm of Troncones Beach which is host to many sea turtles, which are an endangered species. Female sea turtles must come ashore to lay their eggs in the sand. Most females return to lay eggs on the beach where they were born, so every year, there are new sea turtles in the area.

In the water, sea turtles are agile and graceful, but on land they see poorly, don’t hear or smell well, and are slow and clumsy. Sadly, harvesting their eggs for food and killing the adults for meat is widely accepted. Mexico has strong conservation laws to protect sea turtles. It is illegal to harm, harass, or kill them, their hatchlings, or their eggs.

Some hotels and B&Bs in Troncones and the Municipality of Union maintain protected sea turtle hatcheries to save them. You will see signs in the area announcing “Turtle Release Days” when protected young hatchlings are released into the sea.

See the video about this wonderful conservation program:

Plan to spend some vacation time in this wonderful paradise along the Pacific.