Great Hospitality in Zanatepec

We had written Warmshowers host Rodrigo in Zanatepec, but had told him to expect us two days from our departure from Salina Cruz, as we thought it would take a while to ride through the wind. After our super fast tailwind assisted ride we weren't sure if he'd be able to host us a day early, and we hadn't had service to call ahead and let him know we were coming early, so we just rode to his house and hoped for the best. Luckily Rodrigo and his family are super hosts and welcomed us into their home just as they arrived back from a trip to the city. Another Canadian cyclst, Justin, also arrived that day having ridden from Salina Cruz as well. Rodrigo's comfortable home and welcoming spirit made us decide to stay an extra day, which we spent eating delicious food that Rodrigo's wife Lupita prepared for us, learning about their family, and about the mango, avacado, banana and yaca trees that grow in their yard. We also went to the school where Rodrigo teaches English and had a little interview with his class so they could practice their English. 3 more cyclists showed up that day and they too were given a spot to call their own in Rodrigo's expansive yard. Us cycle tourists owe a great debt to generous people like Rodrigo, Lupita and the rest of his family who live with a constant stream of tired, dirty cyclists coming through their house to enjoy a bit of comfort along the road.Read more