La Madera is characterized by being one of the neighborhoods with the greatest tourist tradition in all of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. Its strategic location, which places it practically in the center of Zihuatanejo Bay.

In addition to the wide variety of restaurants and shops located in its surroundings, which allow culinary enjoyment and the purchase of souvenirs as well as any other product that the guest or visitor may require.

Colonia La Madera has become one of the most requested and visited tourist areas by national and foreign tourists, since its excellent location, but also its urban image and restaurant and lodging infrastructure, developed especially to receive tourists, are combined with the warmth and professionalism of its inhabitants, to receive and serve them.

Colonia La Madera, due to its strategic location, allows you to travel practically on foot to any beach or tourist site in Zihuatanejo Bay. Or if you prefer to travel by vehicle, whether private or taxi, relatively short distances to get there.

The La Madera tourist neighborhood and very specifically “The Shawshank Freedom Rest Apartments” due to its specific location, offers its guests different access to the beach, 7 restaurants located less than 50 meters around it, a cafeteria, shops and souvenirs, laundries, pharmacy and emergency medical service for the joy, tranquility and enjoyment of those who visit us.