Town La Unión de Isidoro Montes de Oca, Guerrero Municipality of La Unión de Isidoro Montes de Oca Costa Grande of Guerrero
A laid-back surf village north of Ixtapa: five kilometers of beach, a well-known left point break, and small guesthouses.
From Zihuatanejo: 25 min by car (32 km by road) How to get there ↓
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Where to stay near Troncones
Villas Troncones Guest house · 780 m from the center PricesTours to Troncones
Day trips around Zihuatanejo sometimes stop in Troncones; a tour is the easy way to see it without a car.
Troncones, Manzanillo Bay and Majahua Beach Tour
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How to get to Troncones
- From Zihuatanejo: about 25 min by road (~32 km)
- 23 km northwest of Zihuatanejo
- Nearest airport: Zihuatanejo (ZIH), 12 min by car to Zihuatanejo
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About Troncones
Troncones is a beach village about 30 kilometers up the coast from Zihuatanejo, in the municipality of La Unión. For a long time it was just a farming ejido by the sea; then a few North Americans bought land, built homes and small inns, and word spread among surfers. It has grown since, but it still has sandy lanes, hammocks between palms and very little nightlife, a deliberate contrast with the high-rises of Ixtapa.
The village stretches along about five kilometers of open beach dotted with guesthouses, eco-hostels, restaurants and surf schools. Troncones Point, at the north end, is a left point break over rock and some coral that works best with south swells, mostly in summer, and is better for confident surfers. In the gentler spring and autumn months, and at other spots along the beach, beginners and longboarders can find easier waves, and many hotels offer lessons.
In the turtle season, sea turtles nest on the beach, and even in high season it is easy to find a stretch of sand to yourself.
How to get to Troncones
Drive from Zihuatanejo: 25 min, 32 km
Troncones is about 40 minutes from Zihuatanejo by car or taxi: drive northwest on Highway 200 past Ixtapa, then take the signed Troncones turnoff toward the sea. Buses heading north toward La Unión and Lázaro Cárdenas can drop you at the turnoff, but it is a few kilometers from there to the beach, so a taxi is simpler.
23 km northwest of Zihuatanejo
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Distances are in a straight line; the road is usually longer.
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From the nearest cities to Troncones
- Zihuatanejo · 32 km by road, 25 min
- Lázaro Cárdenas · 74 km by road, 55 min
- Apatzingán · 204 km by road, 2 h 35 min
Drive times by road from OpenStreetMap, without traffic or stops. Times marked ~ are estimated from the straight-line distance.
Before you go to Troncones: hours, prices and tips
- Best season
- Winter brings smaller waves; spring and autumn are gentler and good for longboards; from June to October south swells can make Troncones Point very big. The left needs a south swell; any tide works. Mondo.surf · checked Oct 2026
- Rules
- The point breaks over rock with some coral and is meant for confident surfers; respect the locals and the lineup. Mondo.surf · checked Oct 2026
Hours and prices change, especially around holidays. Each fact links to where we checked it.
Visiting Troncones: what to see and do
Surf Troncones Point if you are experienced, or take a lesson on the gentler beach breaks.
Walk the long beach at sunset and look for pelicans skimming the waves.
Settle into a beachfront restaurant for fish tacos and a cold drink.
Ask locally about turtle releases during the nesting season.
Plan your trip
Places to stay in Troncones
Villas Troncones Guest house · 780 m from the center Find on ExpediaTours & activities
Day trips around Zihuatanejo sometimes stop in Troncones; a tour is the easy way to see it without a car.
Rental cars
Pick up a car at ZIH (Zihuatanejo): about 12 min by road to Zihuatanejo, then 23 km more to Troncones, on your own schedule.
Flights
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Zihuatanejo (ZIH), about 12 min by road from Zihuatanejo, the base for Troncones.
Mobile data
Signal can drop away from Zihuatanejo: download a map of the way to Troncones before you set out, or carry an eSIM with data.
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When to go to Troncones warm
Troncones shares the climate of Zihuatanejo, 23 km away. The best months to visit are January, February, March, and April.
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Weather in Troncones now and the next 7 days
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Make Zihuatanejo your base
Troncones is an easy trip from Zihuatanejo, a Pueblo Mágico with places to stay, food, and more to see.
Closest to Troncones
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Majahua · Village · 4 km away · Guerrero
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La Saladita · Beach · 8 km away
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Isla Ixtapa · Nature reserve · 13 km away
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Playa Linda · Beach · 13 km away · Guerrero
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Playa Quieta · Beach · 14 km away · Guerrero
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Marina Ixtapa · Landmark · 17 km away · Guerrero
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Ixtapa · Town · 18 km away
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Playa El Palmar · Beach · 18 km away · Guerrero
Near Troncones
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Playa Las Gatas · Beach · Guerrero
40 min: drive to Muelle Municipal, Zihuatanejo, then 10 min by boat
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