Troncones is an undeveloped uncrowded beach village located about 20 miles north of Zihuatanejo on the coast of the state of Guerrero. It is located in the municipality of La Unión de Isidoro Montes de Oca and has a population of about 593 people. Hammocks and palm trees are in most yards, chickens roam the streets and nightlife is limited to two places, the Inn at Manzanillo Bay and El Burro Boracho, making for quiet nights. On Sundays, El Burro Boracho has shows of Mexican folkdance.

Troncones has not been well-known until only recently.

Troncones, Mexico was “discovered” by a North American sports fisherman who bought land here and convinced some of his compatriots to do the same. These property owners set up private homes or small hotels and guesthouses. On the five kilometers of beach, exist these houses a few restaurants, a couple of grocery stores and not much else. Even in the high season in the winter and spring it is possible to walk along the beach and not run into anyone.

The major surfing area is called Troncones Point, where Troncones Beach meets Manzanillo Bay just to the north. Waves are not very high but it is recommended for experts because the waters here are full of rocks. Many hotels offer surfing classes. There is only one surf shop. The surf has many breaks and few surfers, so there few surfers lining up for waves. Breaks in Troncones tend to be gentler and better suited to long boarders, although waves can be as high as fifteen feet during the peak season from May to November. Near the beach are two sea caves called Troncones and Majahua as well as a waterfall called Cascadas Artesianas. Sportsfishing trips to the open ocean are available as well.