There are several excellent bars along the waterfront and in the tiny streets branching off from the beachside paseo. The beach is great for families, with its calm, shallow waters and water sports opportunities for older kids.
Or you can opt for romance on a budget and get similar sea-and-sunset vistas from midrange digs on the hillsides of Lazaro Cardenas. Parasailing can also be done off Playa La Ropa, which also has outfits that rent out sea kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.
Surfers should head for Playa Larga, 8 miles south of Centro. The main beach in Ixtapa, plus Playa La Ropa and Playa Las Gatas neighborhoods are safest, and Centro is generally safe to walk around, even late in the evening. Some of the streets in Lazaro Cardenas are poorly lit at night. Nearby attractions include a small water park, two excellent golf courses, a yachting marina, small crocodile sanctuary, and boat trips to Isla Ixtapa from Playa Linda, a short drive from central Ixtapa.
Plus, Zihuatanejo and its beaches and restaurants are a short drive away and make for an easy day trip. The heart of Zihuatanjeo is where all the action is.
According to the U. State Department, United States government employees are prohibited from traveling to the state of Guerrero, including Acapulco. But ordinary tourists can still come to Ixtapa and stay in the touristy area. The biggest concerns travelers have to face in Ixtapa are potentially being a target of a robbery, which is, unfortunately, common in many tourist destinations around the world.
The weather in Ixtapa is hot year-round, with temperatures averaging between 75 to 82 degrees F annually. Because of its location on the Pacific, Ixtapa is also out of the path of hurricanes, which means the weather is rather pleasant, even during the rainy season. Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well.
Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
Mexico menu. Zihuatanejo By comparison, just five kilometres away Zihuatanejo is the dream "getaway" talked about in the movie The Shawshank Redemption. Despite their proximity, these are two towns with very distinct characters: Ixtapa offers you the experience of a modern resort, and Zihuatanejo offers you a bucolic, traditional Mexican fishing town.
Ixtapa is generally characterized by contemporary, high-rise, resort villages whereas Zihuatanejo offers the atmosphere, character, and feel of traditional Mexico—and is also host to some very fine hotels offering exceptional accommodations. Ixtapa lies about miles northwest of Acapulco.
It offers you the opportunity to experience local provincial life in a quiet, relaxed and very natural atmosphere. Accommodations here range from the simple to the elegant, depending on your tastes and budget. Both locations are set against the backdrop of the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains, have excellent beaches and stunning natural scenery.
The area offers a panoply of attractions and amenities which provide relaxation and enjoyment surrounded by a beautiful natural environment next to the majestic Pacific Ocean. Both Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo have stunning beaches for you to experience and enjoy.
There are some great beaches for swimmers and surfers, and in some places the water is crystal clear— perfect for snorkeling.
A wide variety of water activities, including sailing and windsurfing are available for you to experience in Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo. SCUBA diving trips can also be arranged, and surfing is particularly good in this area as well. See Also: Water Sports in Mexico. Local boat tours are a great way to see remote places otherwise not accessible or difficult to get to.
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