| Located in the northwestern region of the State of Guerrero, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is set against the green backdrop of the sheltering Sierra Madre del Sur Mountains, in an area that runs along some 17 miles of scenic coastline with sandy beaches, quiet lagoons, scalloped coves, rocky bluffs and offshore islets, all with an exceptional weather with more than 330 sunny days a year and a 82 F temperature. Zihuatanejo, a fishing port for centuries, embraced by Zihuatanejo Bay, retains its old Mexico charm. Just 10 minutes (6 kilometers/ 3, 7 miles) up the coast; Ixtapa is a modern world class resort. Together they comprise one tropical destination that is indeed twice as pleasing. Most Ixtapa hotels and condos are located in the Hotel Zone along the Palmar Beach (just across the avenue from the village-like shopping plazas). However one major hotel is nearby on its own cove and three others are just up the coast at Playa Linda. Zihuatanejo hotels are smaller. They range from economy (in town, near or on the beaches) to grand luxury properties situated on La Ropa Beach or overlooking the Bay. Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is the perfect place for the whole family to enjoy its magical beaches, beginning with the little ones playing with the sand, to the parents relaxing with the beautiful view and the sea breeze. And the adrenalin runs through all the activities to perform, like snorkeling, sailing or kayak in any of the beautiful exciting beaches. In Ixtapa: Playa El Plamar, Playa Quieta and Playa Linda; and in Zihuatanejo: Playa Principal, Playa La Madera, Playa La Ropa and Playa Las Gatas. Resides come to visit the nearby beaches that stand al along the bay, like Playa Larga, Barra de Potosí, Loma Bonita and La Saladita. Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo has developed different summer activities for the kids, so they can enjoy their vacations by playing games in the sand, with great variety shows and ecological and cultural activities. Other moment that the entire family will remember forever is the liberation of small turtles at the beach where old and young can get close to nature in an incredible moment in everyone’s lives.
Playing in the magnificent golf greens is to live a supreme experience as a pro or just as a fan of the game. The Marina Golf Course is the ideal place to spend hours of entertainment through its 18 holes Golf course where the sand and the water traps or the extended and undulating green, will expand this great experience. To complete it all, the serpentine canals that surround it provide a magnificent nautical recreation and allow traveling through the private villas of La Marina and the Clubhouse. In the Palma Real Golf Course can be found one of the best Golf courses in the world at harmony with nature, all surrounded by coconut plantations and the tropical forest of the Pacific coast, as well by natural lagoons and the breathtaking Sierra Madre del Sur. Along its tree stages, the bike-path runs through the natural essence of the site; being the second stage the gorgeous Aztlan Ecological Park. Likewise the Adventure Park is the perfect place for an adrenalin rush with the clinging bridge, lianas, catwalks, moving trunks and climbing ropes. Or a ride through the orchards, mountains or beaches on a four-wheeler is also, an excellent choice for a more intense visit. However the biodiversity of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo goes beyond its extended vegetation. One of its principal attractions are the crocodiles, whose habitat is placed on the largest lake and lagoons of the Golf Courses; as well as in the swamps of Playa Linda and Playa La Ropa. The exuberant variety of birds are just another attraction of the wildlife, with more than 320 different species that have been registered, including resident birds like the Zanate, the Calandria, the Black Crow, the Spring Bird, the Cormorant, the Frigate Bird, the Garzon Bird between others, and the migrating birds such as the spoon beak white Pelican, the Blue Heron, the white Stork and some Orioles. Considered as one of the best places worldwide for fishing sports, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is known as host of the International Sailfish Tournament and the Tag and Release Tournament, as well as The Fly All Release Sailfish Challenge, al of them with a high challenging level. There are about 50 different places where to dive, where the richest coral reef banks in the American Pacific can be appreciated. And for those who look for thrills at sea level, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo has such amazing beaches to surf, where national and international surfers practice this exciting sport: Las Escolleras(The Breakwaters) in Playa Palmar, at the end of Gatas Beach, Playa Linda, La Saladita and Loma Bonita. Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo offers the perfect scenery for love, a place where every couple enjoys the most beautiful sunsets, beach walks and make their honeymoon the greatest passionate moment of their new life. The best cuisine restaurants can be found in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo; where it’s possible to enjoy from a rich and fresh dish direct from the sea, up to a dinner in one of our traditional or international cuisine restaurants, such as Italian, Mediterranean and Japanese.
There is nothing like hanging around at the Ixtapa’s shopping malls, where the beach clothing stores and exclusive boutiques offer such a great products assortment. As well Zihuatanejo’s beautiful and antique church and its craftsmanship market are some of the traditional places to take a look, and at night the fun continues through all the Zihuatanejo’s and Ixtapa’s nightclubs and bars. |
