Information about Ixtapa Zijuatanejo, Mexico

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo is part of the beautiful Pacific beaches of Mexico and unlike any other beach destination, Ixtapa Zihuatanejo gathers two entirely different places with different lifestyles. In Ixtapa Zihuatanejo you will enjoy two destinations for the price of one.

Located southwest of Mexico City in the coastline of the State of Guerrero; in the area know as "The Golden Pacific". Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa are 6 Km. (4 miles) apart from each other, connected by a four lanes freeway that extends all the way up to the international airport. Ixtapa Zihuatanejo has a semi-tropical climate year around with an average of 300 sunny days a year and temperatures ranging from 23 to 33°C (79-93 °F). Ixtapa Zihuatanejo is appropriate for families, singles, couples, honeymooners, old timers and especially for you. Once you discover Ixtapa Zihuatanejo you will come back for sure.

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Touristic area in Zihuatanejo
In Zihuatanejo tourist area there are many comfortable restaurants, boutiques, jewelry stores, bars, one star to five stars hotels, tourist markets, and much much more. You won't see any tall buildings because they are not permitted by a City Law, since the purpose is to conserve the village look of this beautiful place. Every year the picturesque and sheltered Zihuatanejo bay, only 1.8 miles wide, is visited by more than 60 Pleasure Cruise Ships as by sailboats and private yachts from many nations.

Downtown of Zihuatanejo
The downtown streets are still cobblestones paved and most of the constructions have that tropical-coastal look (even some of the new ones, to help preserve the old town appearance).
The downtown area in Zihuatanejo, known as El Centro, is great for walking and browsing, as it is the Paseo del Pescador, a brick-paved beachfront promenade along Playa Principal beach up to the Pier.

Activities in Zihuatanejo
Zihuatanejo is famous for its great fishing, diving and snorkeling, and it’s a place where you can practice most water sports.

Beaches of Zihuatanejo
The beaches of Zihuatanejo are Playa Principal, Playa La Ropa, Playa La Madera and Playa Las Gatas, which are very safe for the very young to the very old in age, but not in mind, swimmer.

Ixtapa
Ixtapa is a modern world-class resort with modern constructions, vast and well kept gardens and a large residential area that is located away from the hotel zone. Its bay is wide and it is one of the places to admire great sceneries and spectacular sunsets.

Hotels in Ixtapa
Ixtapa has many classy hotels of four and five stars; most hotels are of well known international and national chains. There are approximately 5000 rooms, suites, bungalows and villas (hotel type operation) in our destination. Many hotels and resorts are located on or above the beach, each one offering a full list of amenities and comforts.

Other options for lodging in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo are the small family Inns, Bed & Breakfast little hotels, "Casas de Huéspedes" (very basic house-type hotels), etc. You have a lot of choices (see listings in index).

Nigh life in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
Nightlife in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo can be active, relaxing or very romantic. When nightfall music and merriment invades the friendly atmosphere of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, where you can find a Mexican Fiesta in progress, live music at one of our many charming Restaurant and Bars or dancing in our Discotheques, full of colors, lights and happiness. Ixtapa Zihuatanejo has many discotheques, including one of the most famous in Mexico called Christine Club Ixtapa, definitively worth a visit.

Sport fishing in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
Mexico’s Pacific Coast has long been famed for fabulous sport fishing, but the Mecca for angling adventures is, without a doubt, Ixtapa Zihuatanejo.
Fitting the adage "a well-kept secret", the dual-destination of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo has been praised by anglers "in the know" and for many decades as one of the best three places in the world for big game, and fishermen's success rates rival the highest compared to anywhere else.

Scuba diving in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
For underwater fans, Ixtapa Zihuatanejo has Scuba Diving with more than 30 world class sites around us. Tours for beginners or experts, even for first timers, with a fast professional training. Ixtapa Zihuatanejo also has great places for snorkeling.

Golf in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
If you love Golf, Ixtapa Zihuatanejo counts with two excellent courses, home of famous national and international tournaments (one of them is the "Canadian Tour"). Club de Golf Palma Real Ixtapa and Club de Golf La Marina. Green fees from US$45.00 to US$75.00 depending of club, time and season. Carts, caddy and equipment rental is available in both places.

Tennis in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
Some hotels in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo have their own playing fields for their guests, but these clubs also offer more than 10 courts open to the public. Day and night games

Surfing in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo offers four very good surfing places, from 5 to 90 min. away. Ask your hotel front desk for further information while you are there.

Adventure sports in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
If adventure and/or extreme sports are in your mind, Ixtapa Zihuatanejo has shops that offer: guided mountain bicycle rides, kayak tours, rappel, cave exploration, horseback riding and other great and adrenalin perk-up options

Fun for children in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
Besides all the entertainment you'll find for your kinds in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, for an extra fun time, you can take them to "MAGIC WORLD" which is an aquatic recreation park in the Ixtapa area that is fun for all ages. Open to the public from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., "DELFINITI - Swim with Dolphins" in Ixtapa. Daily from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6 p.m. For children and adults, 45 minutes session or "HAPPY PLANET" in Zihuatanejo. Interactive games for small children.