Finding New and Used Books in Zihuatanejo
For visitors and residents of Zihuatanejo who are literature-lovers, it's sometimes hard to find reading material in this town. But fear not, there ARE places where you can find English language books - both new and used ones!
New Books
At the airport magazine shop in front of the boarding gates.
Several of the major Hotels in Ixtapa also have best sellers in their gift shops.
Used Books for trade and sale
Many hotels and B&B have their own small book and magazine exchange shelves put together from materials left by guests, so ask at the front desk if you're looking for reading material.
Joey at Cafe La Marina in the Embarcadero complex in Zihuatanejo, near the pier along Paseo del Pescador - has a large shelf of used books for trade and sale - during Winter Season only (November-May).
Los Tres Amigos Restaurant just back from the church in downtown ZIhuatanejo has a used book exchange/ purchase shelf with a number of paperbacks available.
El Tamarindo
On the road to La Ropa Beach, about 1 block past the Dolphin Fountain - Small private book exchange shelf with mainly English paperbacks on the front porch. Look for the "Tamarindo" sign on the Tamarindo tree beside the road and ring the bell.
In Troncones, check out the books at the Cafe de Sol near the "Leap of Faith" bridge.