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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Things to do in Ixtapa
Zihuatanejo is also very famous for its great big game fishing of primarily sailfish, marlin etc., its diving and snorkeling, and it’s a place where you can practice and enjoy varied water sports. All such activates are simple to organize in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo with literally hundreds of tour offers available. However, the cheapest prices are those […]