Museo del Coco Coconut Museum
Whenever we travel to the coastal areas, it is normal to have a refreshing coconut on the beach. But, did you ever wonder about the process to bring you that refreshment? Good news! In Zihuatanejo there is a place dedicated to creating a culture about the knowledge of this fruit and its various derivatives.
In 2018, the Coco Museum was founded in the El Coacoyul community, Zihuatanejo. This place is located approximately ten minutes from the Zihuatanejo International Airport and is open to the public every day with no entrance fee.
The visit is very entertaining; you will learn about the types of coconut trees that grow in the region as well as all the products that they can be converted into. José María Espino will give you a tour of his artisan workshop where he makes sculptures, furniture, and more items from palm wood or the coconut itself.
Enjoy a very cold coconut straight from the "container" while you learn how to cut a coconut, and grate the ripe coconut to be used for making sweets or oil.
Inside the museum you will find works by local artists on display, including paintings and sculptures, as well as antique items that were used on the plantation. This activity is ideal for the whole family and lasts approximately 40 minutes. Support the museum by buying one of the many products that are offered there. Do not miss the opportunity to learn more about the coconut culture on the large coast of Guerrero.
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