Ixtapa,
Mexico
, is located 360 miles southwest of Mexico City along the Pacific Ocean. The Ixtapa area is shared by Zihuatanejo (Zihua) which create a consistent beach front full of resorts. Ixtapa is home to new resorts with modern amenities while Zihua is the home of an ancient all natural undeveloped village. Guest from all over the world benefit from both extremes in one vacation area. The towns are four miles apart from each other. Four miles separate the ancient all rustic feel to the luxurious manicured resorts. The Ixtapa - Zihua airport is 15 minutes away.
In an unusually beautiful site, in the heart of the Mexican Pacific, surrounded by mountains covered with tropical forest that come down to the coast, lies the peaceful, picturesque fishing village of Zihuatanejo with its wonderful combination of tranquility, exuberant surroundings and affordable tourist facilities. Its superb semi-tropical climate, with temperatures oscillating between 23 and 33ºC and its nearly three kilometers of beach have made this one of Mexico’s most popular resorts.
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
Mexico managed to preserve all the attractions that have made it so highly sought after; virtually unspoiled beaches, year-round sun, a calm, clean sea, exuberant vegetation and exotic birds. It also has a first-rate infrastructure, hotels and restaurants to suit every budget, golf course and above all, facilities for water sports, excursions and walks.
Zihuatanejo is traditionally known as a fishing town. The town and resort area are located along the surroundings of the Zihuatanejo Bay. Along the "Malecon" visitors eat and dine as they enjoy the daily life of
Zihua.
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