The name is because in colonial times a boatload of fine silks, fabrics bombay, muslin, damask, Chinese stockings, belts and shawls, sank off its coast and all these items they came to this beach. It is also said that there are rocks on the beach would have been placed by the king of Tarasco Tangáoan II, who built a pool for her daughter; beyond the stories, La Ropa is a beautiful place, calm waters that allow windsurfing, water skiing, sailing and other activities. Para make your stay more pleasant this beach has several hotels and restaurants. It has approximately 600 meters long is located in the center of Zihuatanejo Bay and only 3 kilometers from downtown Zihuatanejo, has a length greater than the beaches that host the bay, this is one of the most visited by tourists, ease of arrival , hotels and restaurants.

By Road:

There is a bus station just 2 kilometers from the center, which offers service to major towns of the country and is good for a day trip to Acapulco or to stroll in the country. La Estrella de Oro and Estrella Blanca are some of the lines more confidence and security that made regular runs routes in the state of Guerrero. Parhikuni provides service between Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa and several cities in Michoacan including Patzcuaro and Morelia. We also have a line providing service between Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa and Uruapan and Morelia Monarcas Autotransportes called Express, located in Calle Ruby # 6 behind DHL offices.Tel. (Toll free within Mexico) 01-800-685-7575.

By Air:

The Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is just 15 minutes away from Zihuatanejo by car. You may find direct flights from some cities in Canada and the US especially during the tourist season between December and April.