bringing in seafood such as shark, clams, oysters, red snapper, bass and mugil. The increasing popularity of the area as a sportfishing destination has given new impetus to its livelihood, and traditional fishing is being supplemented with fish farms. The fish caught and produced mainly goes to local, regional and state markets. As in the past, much of the forest area here is still exploited for timber. Timber area covers of the municipality and woods obtained include pine, cedar, mahogany and oak. There is also some livestock-raising, mostly in the south of the municipality, and coffee-growing in the north. Crops are planted on only seven percent of the territory, but include corn, beans, sorghum and sesame seed. Food The local specialty is huachinango or whole red snapper, usually prepared Veracruzana (with savory tomato sauce) or al mojo de ajo (with garlic sauce). Climate The Köppen Climate Classification sub-type for this climate is "Aw" (Tropical Savanna Climate). Transportation Zihuatanejo can be reached by air, bus and highway and has its own airport, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International. Flights are available from Mexico City, several provincial cities, and various places in the United States and Canada. Airlines: Aeromexico, Interjet, Air Canada (seasonal), Alaska Airlines, American Airlines (seasonal), Delta Air Lines (seasonal), Sun Country Airlines (seasonal), United Airlines, WestJet. Charter Lines: Apple Vacations, Champion Air, Funjet Vacations, MLT Vacations, Ryan International, Sunwing Vacations, and others. Bus Lines: Autovias, Costa Line, Estrella de Oro, Estrella Blanca, La Linea Plus, Parhikuni, Primera Plus and Tap. Sister cities Bensenville, DuPage County, Illinois, United States McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas, US Palm Desert, Riverside County, California, US Collingwood, Ontario, Canada Tauranga, New Zealand Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California, United States See also Arturo Durazo Moreno Barra de Potosí in Petatlan Isla Ixtapa Ixtapa Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport References External links Beaches of Guerrero Populated places in Guerrero