11/10/2024
New this week: Bungalow in Troncones, Guerrero, Mexico
https://www.welcomebeyond.com/property/bungalow/
The Bungalow is a Brutalist hideaway tucked away on a dirt road. It’s modern, chic and unexpected; cheerful, chill and luxurious. It is a peaceful place located off the beaten path and set within a lush garden of plumeria, jasmine, almond, coconut and orchid trees. During the day, it is well-shaded and at night, the stars come out in a way that is hard to describe.
This part of Guerrero is off the beaten track. It’s undeveloped, rustic and wild — a throwback to another era. Paved roads and water services are “new” here. I like that the area is home to a hard-working community that’s not fancy or concerned with any sort of prestige. Kindness is the currency of exchange, whether it’s in the water, at a restaurant or on the local roads, which are shared by cars, trucks, motorcycles, quads/ATVs, bicycles, horses, cows, goats, chickens and people. It’s a colorful and interesting place to be.
The closest beach is a five-minute walk from the property, although the flora, fauna and people you meet along the way can make it a longer trip. The “best” beach depends on the activity you’re after. There are tide pools and fishing spots within a ten-minute walk while 20 minutes on foot will see you at a sandy beach that’s good for boogie boarding. A 30-minute walk leads to a lagoon full of migrating birds and an interesting surf spot.
The “best” time (as in the one that attracts the most visitors) is from November to April. During this period, there’s no rain, there’s good surf and temperatures are cooler, attracting people from all around the globe. We also like late July or early August when it rains almost every night and the late afternoon skies become a thing of beauty. The clouds move from grey to purple, with red, peach and pink popping up on the horizon.
