Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo Vacation Information:

Located on Zihuatanejo Bay on the Pacific coast of Mexico, surrounded by the Sierra Madre mountains, Ixtapa is 21 km from the airport, Zihuatanejo is 14 km from the airport and 10 km from Ixtapa, you can combine your Ixtapa vacation with an extension to Mexico City only 448 km away or to Acapulco 268 km. Ixtapa like Cancun was designed and built in the 70s for the purpose of tourism. Once a coconut plantation and mangrove estuary, this vacation destination chosen for it's natural beauty and calm beaches has accommodations to suit every budget.

Ixtapa is a Modern Resort area where the of the all inclusive Hotels are located, here you can find plenty of Restaurants, Shops and Nightlife with a variety of Nightclubs plus most large Restaurants offer evening entertainment. Zihuatanejo is a traditional Mexican town only 10 km away from Ixtapa ideal to explore its markets shop for jewellery, crafts, Mexican art and textiles to take back from your vacation.


Ixtapa has nine beaches for you to enjoy in your vacation stretching from Zihuantanejo, a fishing village, to Ixtapa, each with their own specialties. Playa Lindo is great for long walks and hiring skiffs going to Isla Ixtapa, a good place for snorkelling. They run all day long. Horseback riding is available at Playa Linda, Playa Larga and Barro de Potosi. Surfing can be done at Playa Escolleras, Playa Gatas and Playa Madera. You can also enjoy sport fishing during your Ixtapa vacation it can be easily arranged from your hotel, fishing for Marlin is what Ixtapa is known for.

Some travelers choose an Ixtapa vacation because of the good Golf Clubs available: 18 hole Ixtapa Golf Club designed by Robert Trent Jones, 18 holes Marina Golf Club designed by Robert Von Hagge, and 18 hole Palma Real Golf course. If you are looking for local cuisine during your ixtapa vacation you will find traditional Mexican restaurants in the village of Zihuatanejo, they offer mainly seafood dishes influenced by traditional Mexican recipes at very reasonable prices.

Ixtapa vacation travel tips: There bus service connecting the two towns, but taking a taxi from your Hotel is the most convenient make sure you agree on the price before you get in. There are Sunset Cruises in Zihuatanejo Bay. A valid passport is needed when travelling to Ixtapa, you also need a tourist card wich is included in your package and handed out to you onboard. The currency is the Mexican peso, but US dollars are preferred for cash transactions specially when shopping in the Village of Zihuatanejo. Credit cards are accepted at most major stores and hotels in Ixtapa, ATM machines are mainly available in Ixtapa. Language is Spanish, English is spoken at Major hotels and speciality stores or large Restaurants.

Bottled water is recommended and if you buy local produce be sure to wash it well. Electricity is 110v.

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