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Archive for August, 2013


Welcome to Ixtapa in Mexico!

Ixtapa is a popular beach resort and tourist destination in the municipality of Zihuatanejo de Azueta, in the Mexican state of Guerrero. It is located 5 km (3.1 mi) to the northwest of the municipal seat, Zihuatanejo, and some 245 km (152 mi) northwest of Acapulco. Ixtapa is one of Mexico´s most popular places, visited […]

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The birth of Ixtapa

Ixtapa is a government-planned tourist resort constructed on what was once a coconut plantation and mangrove estuary that was begun in the early 1970s. The development of Ixtapa was supported by a loan from the World Bank and, In 1968, the Bank of Mexico created a special fund for the creation of new tourist destinations […]

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Horse Back riding in Ixtapa

Your Ixtapa horseback riding adventure starts as soon as our guide picks you up from the cruise ship port and takes you to Rancho El Palmar, where you’ll be paired with a horse that suits your riding skills. Designed for both beginners and experienced riders, this Zihuatanejo Ixtapa horseback riding shore excursion is exciting and […]

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Cruises to Ixtapa Mexico

Throughout the year, the picturesque and sheltered Zihuatanejo’s bay, of only 1.8 miles wide, is visited by numerous Cruise Ships, motor yachts, sailboats and VIP private yachts from all over the world. Ixtapa is an extremely popular cruise port with 100s of shore excursions available for visitors. Ixtapa was a famous stop-over port for the […]

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Ixtapa Accommodations & Hotels

Ixtapa is a major Mexican tourist destination with over 6500 hotel rooms. Numerous large international hotel chains manage properties in Ixtapa, including Meliá, NH Hoteles, and the InterContinental Hotels Group. All-inclusive resort packages are widely available from North America and the Mexican national market, Ixtapa also being a favorite with Mexican tourists. Ritzier accommodations are […]

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Getting to & around Ixtapa

Ixtapa can be reached by air, bus and highway and has its own international airport called Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International under IATA Code ZIH, ICAO: MMZH. Flights are available from Mexico City, several provincial cities, and various places in the United States and Canada. Car rental in Ixtapa is available at the airport or at certain […]

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Ixtapa Playa Linda

In the Zona Hotelera 2, coconut palm roofed restaurants and bars dispense beer, soda, and the catch of the day while patrons overlook this impressive and pristine beach. Playa Linda in Ixtapa is a favorite with Mexican families who adore this coconut-palm-lined beach, which has stunning views, is perfect for walking, and is encircled at […]

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Isla Ixtapa

Isla Ixtapa or island is a short panga (water taxi) ride from Playa Linda and has four beaches, Cuachalate, named in honor of a medicinal tree in the area and is the most popular beach, especially in high season, with rows of stalls offering to rent a bike, take a ride on the banana rides […]

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Ixtapa & the Fashion industry

Not only has Ixtapa been the location for movies and soap operas but, it also serves as a winter photo shoot location for, primarily, North American catalogue and internet based fashion outlets. Its mixture of perfect lighting along with true Mexican backdrops, tiny villages and pastel shades, make it ideal for preseason photo shoots.

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