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 Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo

Ixtapa-Zihuatannejo  is located 200 Km North of Acapulco, on the Pacific Coast.  They are in fact two towns very close to each other.  Zihuatanejo, is a quaint 'fishing'  village. while Ixtapa is a resort town filled with stunning beaches and vibrant action. This is one of the main reasons why the area is so popular - the contrast of being able to be in  'old Mexico' and a few minutes later (they are 4 miles apart) having all the amenities of a modern, beachfront resort town.  In fact Zihuatanejo is the dream "getaway" talked about in the movie "The Shawshank Redemption". It is truly an old World Mexican fishing village nestled around a small bay dotted with beautiful protected beaches and no high rises.

Ixtapa has 2 golf courses, a marina, a commercial area, and an 8-km bike track, crossing the jungle and ending in Playa Linda.  You can take a boat and cross to the Isla Ixtapa and find snorkelling areas or enjoy a day at the beach tasting a delicious fresh seafood  lunch in the restaurants.  Ixtapa has a nice variety of international and regional restaurants which offer excellent value and service.

Zihuatanejo best known beaches are La Ropa, La Madera and Las Gatas.   Go early in the morning to the market to get fresh fish, vegetables and fruit.  Both towns have art crafts markets where you can find ceramic, silver, and all kinds of souvenirs.  

Ixtapa-Zihuatannejo has  MANY attractions and activities, As well as excellent constant surf - there is wind surfing, kitesurfing, sailing, horse riding, tennis, golf, and kayaking.  The area is also world renown for both its scuba diving and big game fishing! There is very good shopping, restaurants, discos live entertainment, and rustic old Mexican bars. Just offshore is Isla Ixtapa and other must see tropical islands.  You also need to go  to Petatlán, famous for its church and gold shops, visit the La Soledad archaeological site, spend a day in Barra de Potosi (wildlife reserve) and enjoy the delicious  seafood.  Explore Michoacán, north of the State of Guerrero, and discover colonial Mexico, i.e.,Uruapan, Pátzcuaro and Morelia.

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