Travel advisory · MexicoTroncones is in or near an area where governments advise against all travel: Guerrero.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Colima · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, France, UK
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- Federal Highway 199 San Cristóbal de las Casas–Palenque · avoid non-essential travel · France, UK
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- Guatemala border region, Chiapas · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, France, New Zealand
- Lagunas de Zempoala National Park · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, New Zealand
- Michoacán · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Germany, New Zealand, UK
- Nayarit, within 20 km of Sinaloa and Durango border · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, New Zealand
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Also named by one government: Celaya–Irapuato–Salamanca triangle, Guanajuato (France), Culiacán and surrounding area (France), North of Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas (Germany), Route 129 Martinez de la Torre–Teziutlán (France), Route 131 Tapacoyan–Perote (France), Route 180 Martinez de la Torre–Papantla secondary roads (France), Route 40 Monterrey–Reynosa (France), Southern Michoacán from Uruapán to the coast (France), Acapulco (France), Baja California, except Tijuana and Tecate (France), Ciudad Acuña (Spain), Ciudad Juárez and surrounding area (Spain), Ciudad Obregón (France), Coahuila, except southern part (New Zealand), Coatzacoalcos (France), Colonias north and north-east of the Zócalo, Mexico City (France), Durango (France), East Nuevo León, bordering Tamaulipas (France), Guanajuato (Spain), Guanajuato, Highway 45 between León and Irapuato (New Zealand), Guanajuato, south-west of Highway 45D (UK), Jalisco, within 50 km of Michoacán border (Canada), Monclova (Spain), Morelos (France), Nayarit (France), Nogales (France), Non-tourist rural areas of Baja California (Spain), Non-tourist rural areas of Chihuahua (Spain), Non-tourist rural areas of Coahuila (Spain), Non-tourist rural areas of Durango (Spain), Non-tourist rural areas of Sonora (Spain), Northern municipalities of Jalisco (UK), Northern Tamaulipas from San Fernando to US border (Spain), Northern Veracruz bordering Tamaulipas (Spain), Northern Veracruz from Martinez de la Torre (France), Route 150D Puebla–Orizaba (France), Route 190 Oaxaca–Santo Domingo Tehuantepec (France), Route 85 and 83 Monterrey–Ciudad Victoria–Tampico (France), Route 95 Mexico City–Cuernavaca (France), Selva Lacandona (France), South and south-west of Lake Chapala, Jalisco (UK), South-west Jalisco and Los Altos, except Puerto Vallarta (France), South-west Michoacán (France), South-west Tamaulipas (France), Southern Guanajuato state (France), Southern Michoacán south of Morelia (Spain), Strip within 40 km of Guatemalan border, Chiapas (UK), Tepic (New Zealand), Toluca (France), Veracruz city (France)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
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| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Exercise increased caution | May 29, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Besondere Vorsicht walten lassen (Sicherheitslage) (regional advisories) | Oct 19, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Vigilance renforcée pour le reste du pays (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Troncones
Troncones is known for a long, quiet beach, a steady surf break and nights with few events on Mexico's Guerrero coast.
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Troncones is a small beach village on Mexico's Pacific coast, in Guerrero state, about 32 km (20 miles) northwest of Zihuatanejo. Tourism has driven growth over the last 20 years, but the village still feels like a small town, unlike the high-rise hotels of nearby Ixtapa. Nights are quiet, with few weekly events.
The beach runs about 5 km (3.1 miles), with houses, eco-hostels, campgrounds, surf schools, a few restaurants and a couple of grocery stores. Even in the high season, October to May, you can walk long stretches of sand without meeting anyone. Troncones Point is the main surf break. It suits confident surfers, since the bottom is rock with some coral, and its biggest swells run from June to October. Spring and fall bring gentler waves. Two sea caves, Troncones and Majahua, and the Cascadas Artesianas waterfall are nearby. In 2008, bull sharks killed two surfers off Troncones and nearby Zihuatanejo, so ask locally about conditions before you swim.
Troncones in five
- Plan the transfer from ZihuatanejoTroncones is about 32 km (20 miles) northwest of Zihuatanejo, and the village has a couple of grocery stores and a few restaurants. Arrange the last stretch before you arrive.Getting around
- Match Troncones Point to your levelThe Point is a steady left break over rock with some coral, and it needs a southern swell. Swells are strongest from June to October, when it can reach about 7.6 m (25 ft). The bottom is rock with some coral, so it suits confident surfers.
- Ask about shark safety before you swimBull sharks killed two surfers off Troncones and nearby Zihuatanejo in 2008, the first fatal attacks there in thirty years. After the attacks, lifeguard towers were built and a shark patrol was set up for the beaches of Zihuatanejo and northward. Ask your host about the patrol before you swim.
- Plan a Sunday around El Burro BorachoThe El Burro Boracho restaurant has Mexican folkdance shows on Sundays. Some hotels and restaurants host Movie Nights and Dance Parties, mostly from October to May, so ask at your stay for dates.
- Walk the 5 km beach past the housesThe beach stretches about 5 km (3.1 miles). Even in the October to May high season, you can walk long stretches without meeting anyone.
Need to know
- Currency
- Mexican peso (MXN)
- Entry
- Visa-free short stays for many passports; FMM tourist permit on arrival Read more
- Emergency
- 911 police, fire and ambulance
- Tipping
- Customary for waiters and taxi drivers; check the bill for a service charge
- Time
- UTC-6, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryClear2 rainy daysHigh29°Low21°Small surf, eventsJanuaryClear
Mixed
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 15 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Small surf, events
- FebruaryClear1 rainy dayHigh29°Low21°Small surf, eventsFebruaryClear
Mixed
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 3 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Small surf, events
- MarchClear1 rainy dayHigh30°Low21°Gentle surf, eventsMarchClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 14 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Gentle surf, events
- AprilClear0 rainy daysHigh30°Low22°Gentle surf, eventsAprilClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Gentle surf, events
- MayClear3 rainy daysHigh31°Low24°Gentle surf, eventsMayClear
Good
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 12 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Gentle surf, events
- JuneRain16 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low25°Big swell startsJuneRain
Mixed
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 240 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Big swell starts
- JulyRain17 rainy daysHigh31°Low25°Strong swellJulyRain
Mixed
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 170 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Strong swell
- AugustRain21 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh31°Low25°Strong swellAugustRain
Mixed
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 315 mm
- Rainy days
- 21
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Strong swell
- SeptemberRain22 rainy daysHigh30°Low25°Strong swellSeptemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 368 mm
- Rainy days
- 22
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Strong swell
- OctoberRain19 rainy daysHigh30°Low24°High season, strong swellOctoberRain
Good
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 270 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
High season, strong swell
- NovemberClear7 rainy daysHigh30°Low23°Gentler fall surfNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 59 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Gentler fall surf
- DecemberClear2 rainy daysHigh29°Low22°Small surf, eventsDecemberClear
Mixed
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 8 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Small surf, events
Average daily high and low in Troncones, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Troncones
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 35°
- Humidity
- 77%
- Wind
- 16 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 12%
Troncones
04:37 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today31°24°12%Monday: Clear. High 31°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 12%.
- Tue29°24°60%Tuesday: Thunderstorms. High 29°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 60%.
- Wed29°23°71%Wednesday: Thunderstorms. High 29°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 71%.
- Thu29°24°86%Thursday: Thunderstorms. High 29°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 86%.
- Fri30°24°65%Friday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 65%.
- Sat28°22°75%Saturday: Thunderstorms. High 28°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 75%.
- Sun29°23°51%Sunday: Fog. High 29°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 51%.
Updated 03:41 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 18.81 MXN
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Zihuatanejoabout 32 km (20 miles) awayA larger town with more shops and restaurants than the village.
- MajahuaAsk locally for the driveOne of two sea caves near the village.
- Cascadas ArtesianasAsk locally for the driveA waterfall near the village.
Before you go to Troncones
Rules for Troncones, checked
- Check whether you need a visa for Mexico. Many passports need none but still receive a tourist permit (FMM) on arrival. Check current rules at gob.mx/sre.Source
- Declare cash above the legal limit on the customs form. Check the current limit with Mexican customs (SAT) before you travel.
Plan around Troncones
Entry, regions and transport for the wider Mexico trip
Read the guideVisas and entryVisa rules and the tourist permit for Mexico
Read the guideGetting aroundTransfers from Zihuatanejo and car hire
Read the guideWhere to stayEco-hostels, campgrounds and small hotels along the beach
Read the guideMoney and costsCash, cards and typical prices for a village stay
Read the guideTroncones FAQ
Is Troncones worth visiting?
Yes, for quiet nights, a long beach and surf in a small village. It has few weekly events and no high-rise hotels like nearby Ixtapa, so it suits slow trips.
How do you get to Troncones?
Travel to Zihuatanejo, then cover the 32 km (20 miles) northwest to Troncones. Arrange that last stretch before you arrive.
Is it safe to swim and surf in Troncones?
Ask locally before you go in. Bull sharks killed two surfers off Troncones and Zihuatanejo in 2008, the first fatal attacks there in thirty years. Lifeguard towers and a shark patrol followed, and the sharks later dispersed.
Is Troncones good for beginner surfers?
Troncones Point suits confident surfers only. Many hotels offer surf lessons, and in spring and fall the breaks are gentler, with some spots better for longboarders.
When is the best time to surf Troncones?
For bigger waves, go from June to October, when the Point can reach about 7.6 m (25 ft). For gentler breaks, go in spring or fall. Winter breaks are smaller.
How many days do you need in Troncones?
The village is small, and the beach is the main draw. Zihuatanejo is about 32 km away and has more shops and restaurants than the village. Two sea caves and the Cascadas Artesianas waterfall are nearby.