Ixtapa Mexico offers a variety of activities and amenities catering to diverse travelers. Ixtapa has a contemporary, sophisticated feel, contrasted with neighboring Zihuatanejo, a peaceful, traditional Mexican town. The area is abundant with beautiful beaches ideal for a multitude of different water activities. This resort contains everything a vacationer would want, but enjoys the benefit of being smaller and less crowded than destinations such as Cancun or Acapulco.
Ixtapa is located on the Pacific Coast, approximately 145 miles (240 km) northwest of Acapulco. The region is known for its hilly, tropical coastline dotted with white sandy beaches and wonderful hidden coves. Half the land in Ixtapa has been set aside as an ecological reserve. The average annual temperature is 78.8 Fahrenheit, and the sun shines approximately 340 days out of the year. Even in the rainy season (June to September) the sun is only interrupted by brief afternoon showers.
This destination is easy to get to, as its airport, called Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International, has nonstop flights from many American cities. The airport is located only minutes from the resort area. While in Ixtapa, visitors do not need rental cars, and can rely on reasonably priced taxis and local transport. Day trips outside the resort would require a rental car, which can be rented at the airport.
Activities include golfing, sunbathing, water sports and deep sea fishing. Golfers can choose between two excellent courses: Palma Real Golf and Tennis Club, and Marina Ixtapa Golf Club. Ixtapa continues to be very popular for sport fishing large and small game fish. Main game fishing consists of sailfish, marlin, and rooster fish. The town offers a number of excellent boat charters and equipment providers. Local fishing captains are well known for their expertise in finding prime fishing spots along the coast.
Most memorable are Ixtapa’s beaches, ranging from those in protected bays for swimmers and snorkelers, to beaches with open-water and waves ideal for surfers. Some of the most popular are Playa El Palmar, Playa Linda, and Ixtapa Island. Scuba Diving and snorkeling off the Ixtapa beaches is ideal, as the area is part of the southwestern coastal plain, which contains volcanic rock and marine sediment. There are over fifty popular dive sites, along with numerous certified dive schools offering all levels of training along with equipment to ensure safe and entertaining dives. The most popular snorkeling sites are located at Playa Las Gatas, and Ixtapa Island.
Ixtapa is only five minutes from the quaint Mexican village of Zihuatanejo. Visitors can easily split their time between both places. The combined locales provide an abundance of first class restaurants and a huge variety of shopping. Zihuatanejo has lovely seaside cafes, markets selling local crafts, and a picturesque promenade by the sea, contrasted by Ixtapa’s contemporary sophistication.
An Ixtapa, Mexico vacation offers a huge variety of modern resort amenities and activities, along with a tranquil atmosphere without the crowds experienced at larger resort areas. This destination allows travelers to experience comfort and luxury along with quaint old-time Mexican character.
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