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this is a broad category that could technically include just about everything on our website - all of the restaurants, hotels, and activities in the Zihua area are quintessentially Mexican in either its origin or execution; we've chosen a select few places that will give you a rich introduction to local history, tradition, and ways of life and trust you will be inspired to continue the cultural exploration



guide to DO pricing estimates:

approximations for the cost of activities are difficult to estimate since the things to DO in the Zihuatanejo area cover such a broad range of possibilities; our pricing guide in this section is more reflective of the nature of activity and how it compares to similiar venues both here and in other popular tourist destinations

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Galería Casa Del Arte

fluent English spoken walking distance from centro credit cards accepted wheelchair access
($$ - $$$$) Opened in May of 2005, Casa Del Arte is a welcome addition to Zihuatanejo Centro for both tourists and locals alike. Featuring oil and watercolor paintings by several local artists, the gallery provides visitors a way to take exquisitely-rendered scenes of Zihua home with them.

don't miss: The owner and primary artist is Andres Gurumeta Menendez, a celebrated Mexican artist who has had his work shown in Mexico, South America, the Caribbean, New Zealand, Europe, the US, and Canada. He has also been commissioned to do paintings and murals for half a dozen Club Intrawest locations. Two other local artists are: Celerino Garcia Suazo and Hugo Ayvar Sanchez. Both men have been included in group and solo exhibitions throughout Mexico and internationally and their work can be seen in many fine restaurants, hotels, and homes in the Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo area.

just the facts, ma'am: Note new hours for Galería Casa del Arte during the summer "green" season: Monday-Friday, 10 am - 2 pm & 5 pm - 7 pm and Saturdays, 10 am - 3 pm (closed on Sunday). With hand-painted greeting cards for just 35 pesos and works on canvas for anywhere from 200 pesos to 19,000 pesos, the gallery has a piece of art for everyone to cherish. For larger pieces (some spanning over 9 feet!), DHL shipping can be arranged through the gallery to the US and Canada.

meet me @: the pedestrian street of Cuauhtémoc at #19, next to Cine Paraíso.

filed under: culture by Isahrai (Jul 07)

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