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Ixtapa-zihuatanejo
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, one of the most beautiful beach destinations in Mexico, is located on the Pacific coast in the state of Guerrero, 245 Km. northwest of Acapulco, for the federal highway No.. 200; its climate is warm with an average temperature of 28 ° C.
Surrounded by a chain of mountains that seem to descend to meet the sea, this destination is shaped by the picturesque population of Zihuatanejo, the traditional atmosphere and where even breathes an air of provincial, and the modern resort of Ixtapa, which is notable for its its major hotels and marina with capacity for over 600 boats.
In Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo you can enjoy beautiful beaches such as Playa La Ropa and Linda, of gentle waves, ideal for rest and practice all kinds of water sports, especially windsurfing, diving near there may be between coral reefs and banks, or may practice recreational fishing of sailfish, a species which, because of its abundance in the waters of the Pacific Ocean, has turned Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo in the proud headquarters of the Tournament SAILFISH Zihuatanejo Annual International Tournament, which takes place every year in the month of May.
But not everything is sun and sea in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, in the surrounding area, covered with thick vegetation, can go camping, ecotourism and the observation of flora and fauna in the Palma Real Golf Club, described by environmentalists as a true reserve fauna species such as alligators and eagles, in addition to participating in the promotion and preservation of several endangered species like turtles and hawksbill golfina. Each corner of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo simply will surprise you.
ARTS AND CRAFTS
The work of artisanal Zihuatanejo employ materials such as semiprecious stones, acerina, granite and painted elements such as sea shells, coral and snails, here you can also find the finest work of silverware made in Taxco, amate paintings on paper and ceramics in the Central Valley, as well as the traditional lacquers of Olinalá, who may find themselves in the Craft Market, located at Av. May 5.
FESTIVALS AND TRADITIONS
The main celebrations taking place in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo are the "Marine Day" every May 2, which includes holding a solemn ceremony and the relocation of the banner of the Virgin of Guadalupe to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, in the company pilgrims aboard boats adorned, after which there is a Mass and a popular verbena.
MUSEUMS
In the main museum of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo may know the history of its founders, as well as the cultural evolution of the rest of the region.
Archaeological Museum of the Costa Grande. It is located in Zihuatanejo, on Paseo del Pescador, in front of the Municipal Beach. It displays an interesting display of relics of Olmec influence, Teotihuacan, tarasca and Mexican found in the 54 archeological sites that are located on the outskirts of Zihuatanejo and the Costa Grande. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 18:00 hrs.
BEACHES
The beaches of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo are ideal for both rest, as practice for various water sports. Among the most visited include:
Playa Blanca. Located 25 km south of Zihuatanejo. Quiet beach where you will find a colony of endangered birds and from which you can explore Lake from Barra de Potosi.
Playa Larga. It is located 5 km south of Zihuatanejo. It is a beach that has more than 20 km extension where you can practice various water activities.
Surrounded by a chain of mountains that seem to descend to meet the sea, this destination is shaped by the picturesque population of Zihuatanejo, the traditional atmosphere and where even breathes an air of provincial, and the modern resort of Ixtapa, which is notable for its its major hotels and marina with capacity for over 600 boats.
In Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo you can enjoy beautiful beaches such as Playa La Ropa and Linda, of gentle waves, ideal for rest and practice all kinds of water sports, especially windsurfing, diving near there may be between coral reefs and banks, or may practice recreational fishing of sailfish, a species which, because of its abundance in the waters of the Pacific Ocean, has turned Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo in the proud headquarters of the Tournament SAILFISH Zihuatanejo Annual International Tournament, which takes place every year in the month of May.
But not everything is sun and sea in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, in the surrounding area, covered with thick vegetation, can go camping, ecotourism and the observation of flora and fauna in the Palma Real Golf Club, described by environmentalists as a true reserve fauna species such as alligators and eagles, in addition to participating in the promotion and preservation of several endangered species like turtles and hawksbill golfina. Each corner of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo simply will surprise you.
ARTS AND CRAFTS
The work of artisanal Zihuatanejo employ materials such as semiprecious stones, acerina, granite and painted elements such as sea shells, coral and snails, here you can also find the finest work of silverware made in Taxco, amate paintings on paper and ceramics in the Central Valley, as well as the traditional lacquers of Olinalá, who may find themselves in the Craft Market, located at Av. May 5.
FESTIVALS AND TRADITIONS
The main celebrations taking place in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo are the "Marine Day" every May 2, which includes holding a solemn ceremony and the relocation of the banner of the Virgin of Guadalupe to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, in the company pilgrims aboard boats adorned, after which there is a Mass and a popular verbena.
MUSEUMS
In the main museum of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo may know the history of its founders, as well as the cultural evolution of the rest of the region.
Archaeological Museum of the Costa Grande. It is located in Zihuatanejo, on Paseo del Pescador, in front of the Municipal Beach. It displays an interesting display of relics of Olmec influence, Teotihuacan, tarasca and Mexican found in the 54 archeological sites that are located on the outskirts of Zihuatanejo and the Costa Grande. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 18:00 hrs.
BEACHES
The beaches of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo are ideal for both rest, as practice for various water sports. Among the most visited include:
Playa Blanca. Located 25 km south of Zihuatanejo. Quiet beach where you will find a colony of endangered birds and from which you can explore Lake from Barra de Potosi.
Playa Larga. It is located 5 km south of Zihuatanejo. It is a beach that has more than 20 km extension where you can practice various water activities.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
In the outskirts of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo can practice various activities such as walking or riding on its beaches and ecological reserves.
Troncones jungle. It is located 25 min. north of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. Here you can make a hike of up to the Cave of the Majahua, where you can observe interesting geologic formations. On leaving the cave you'll find a launching pad for the Tyrolean practice.
Playa Linda. It is located 7 km west of Ixtapa, No. down the road. 200. Here you can make a horse riding while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the river to the mouth of Ixtapa
DIVING
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo has over 30 places to practice diving: reefs, low, submarine canyons and coral, among which are the so-called "rubble" and two sunken ships that serve as artificial reefs, there live a large number of marine species such as Dolphins, Manta, octopus, moray eels and fish frog.
Punta Ixtapa. It is located 12 km north of Zihuatanejo on the highway No.. 200. Here you can practice free diving in Playa Triste, with calm waters and depths of 10 to 15 m.
Bottom of the Blue. It is located 8 km west of the road No. Ixtapa. 200. Here you can practice diving at a depth of 50 m, exploring beautiful coral banks.
Cave of the Gata. It is located 30 min. by boat, from Playa Don Rodrigo. It is one of the best places to practice diving, has a depth of 15 to 20 m where he occasionally took refuge copies of the shark cat.
Fandango. It is located 10 min. by boat from Playa La Ropa, Zihuatanejo on. Here you can practice dive at depths of 10 m, in the remains of a sunken ship covered in coral.
Playa La Ropa. It is located southeast of the Municipal Beach, on Av. Paseo de la Bahia in Zihuatanejo. He has a quiet wave and a wide range of services such as restaurants and hotels, is also ideal for various water activities.
Playa Las Gatas. It is located south of the bay of Zihuatanejo, on Av. Paseo de la Bahia. From rocky landscape is very crowded by families with children thanks to the tranquility of its waters.
La Playa Madera. It is located east of the Municipal Beach, on Av. Paseo del Palmar. Of fine sand and gentle waves, spreading over 200 m long, providing food and lodging.
Playa El Palmar. Its entrance is on the Blvd. Ixtapa. It is a beach of 3 km in length, which has one of the most important tourist developments in the country. It is also an ideal place to practice all sorts of water sports.
Beach Quiet. It is located 6 km west of the road No. Ixtapa. 200. Wave quiet, is the ideal place to relax or for water sports.
Isla Ixtapa. It is located 20 min. by boat, from Playa Quiet. In this place you'll find a set of three beaches: Varadero Coral, Cuachalalate and Carey, all of incredible beauty and suitable for water sports.
Camping
In Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo find a place that has all the services, security and convenience, ideal for camping practice.
Playa Linda. It is located 7 km west of Ixtapa, No. down the road. 200. In this beach of Quiet waves and fine sand, you'll find a special area for camping and install mobile homes; also provides restaurant services, bathrooms and security.
ECOTOURISM
In Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo find a beach ideal for ecotourism activities, which include the release of endangered species such as tortoises and reptiles.
Playa La Ropa. It is located southeast of the Municipal Beach, on Av. Paseo de la Bahia in Zihuatanejo. Here you can practice the observation of crocodiles, turtles, iguanas, birds and other species living in its marshes and mangroves.
SURF
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is an ideal place to surf and windsurf, as the wave of its coastline is generally quite strong, it may also engage the services of instructors to help you master the waves.
The Armourstone. It is located at the end of Playa El Palmar, on the Blvd. Ixtapa. It is one of the best places to surf Ixtapa, thanks to its excellent wave that has even inspired the creation of the tournament "Karma Surf."
Playa La Ropa. It is located southeast of the Municipal Beach, on Av. Paseo de la Bahia in Zihuatanejo.
It has a quiet waves and strong winds, perfect to practice windsurfing.
FUN AND LEISURE
In Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo will find several alternatives that allow you to have fun in the company of his entire family.
Adventure Park. It is located at km 48 of road-Zihuatanejo Lazarus. Here you can practice adventure sports and observe the diversity of plants and animals in the region. Open every day during high season and on weekends the rest of the year from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Dolphinarium Delfiniti. It is located in Blvd. Ixtapa s / n. Here you can swim with dolphins and enjoy Guignol plays with themes that aim to create awareness among children about the evolution and importance of this species. Open daily from 10:00 to 12:00 hrs.
NIGHT LIFE
To enjoy the night Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo offers several entertainment options such as Christine Ixtapa Club, recognized as one of the best in the world for its superb sound and spectacle of lights and effects. The Disco D 'Latino, with three dance floors and two bars with a capacity for 800 people. Charlie'sy Frogs and Carlos' Lord, best options to start with a good meal and ends in the bar, which closes up into the early morning.
TOURIST SERVICES
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo communicates with Acapulco -245 km to the southeast, along the road No.. 200. It has a central bus to which the lines of trucks arrive Transport Chihuahua, Estrella Blanca, Estrella de Oro, La Linea, La Via, Parhikuni, First Plus, TAP and Transportation North and an international airport where they operate flights lines: Aeromexico, Mexicana, Alaska Airlines, America West, Continental Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier Airlines.
Zihuatanejo International Airport. It is located on the road Acapulco-Zihuatanejo s / n; Cologne Airport, 10 minutes. Zihuatanejo and a 20 min. of Ixtapa.
Central Bus. It is located 2km from the center of Zihuatanejo, on the road Zihuatanejo, Acapulco, Paseo Boquita.
NUMBERS OF SERVICES
Ministry of Tourism. Tel.: (755) 553 1967 and (755) 553 1968.
Red Cross. Tel.: (755) 554 2009.
Captain of the Port. Tel.: (755) 554 2190.
Relief road "Green Angels". Tel.: 078.
Troncones jungle. It is located 25 min. north of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. Here you can make a hike of up to the Cave of the Majahua, where you can observe interesting geologic formations. On leaving the cave you'll find a launching pad for the Tyrolean practice.
Playa Linda. It is located 7 km west of Ixtapa, No. down the road. 200. Here you can make a horse riding while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the river to the mouth of Ixtapa
DIVING
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo has over 30 places to practice diving: reefs, low, submarine canyons and coral, among which are the so-called "rubble" and two sunken ships that serve as artificial reefs, there live a large number of marine species such as Dolphins, Manta, octopus, moray eels and fish frog.
Punta Ixtapa. It is located 12 km north of Zihuatanejo on the highway No.. 200. Here you can practice free diving in Playa Triste, with calm waters and depths of 10 to 15 m.
Bottom of the Blue. It is located 8 km west of the road No. Ixtapa. 200. Here you can practice diving at a depth of 50 m, exploring beautiful coral banks.
Cave of the Gata. It is located 30 min. by boat, from Playa Don Rodrigo. It is one of the best places to practice diving, has a depth of 15 to 20 m where he occasionally took refuge copies of the shark cat.
Fandango. It is located 10 min. by boat from Playa La Ropa, Zihuatanejo on. Here you can practice dive at depths of 10 m, in the remains of a sunken ship covered in coral.
Playa La Ropa. It is located southeast of the Municipal Beach, on Av. Paseo de la Bahia in Zihuatanejo. He has a quiet wave and a wide range of services such as restaurants and hotels, is also ideal for various water activities.
Playa Las Gatas. It is located south of the bay of Zihuatanejo, on Av. Paseo de la Bahia. From rocky landscape is very crowded by families with children thanks to the tranquility of its waters.
La Playa Madera. It is located east of the Municipal Beach, on Av. Paseo del Palmar. Of fine sand and gentle waves, spreading over 200 m long, providing food and lodging.
Playa El Palmar. Its entrance is on the Blvd. Ixtapa. It is a beach of 3 km in length, which has one of the most important tourist developments in the country. It is also an ideal place to practice all sorts of water sports.
Beach Quiet. It is located 6 km west of the road No. Ixtapa. 200. Wave quiet, is the ideal place to relax or for water sports.
Isla Ixtapa. It is located 20 min. by boat, from Playa Quiet. In this place you'll find a set of three beaches: Varadero Coral, Cuachalalate and Carey, all of incredible beauty and suitable for water sports.
Camping
In Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo find a place that has all the services, security and convenience, ideal for camping practice.
Playa Linda. It is located 7 km west of Ixtapa, No. down the road. 200. In this beach of Quiet waves and fine sand, you'll find a special area for camping and install mobile homes; also provides restaurant services, bathrooms and security.
ECOTOURISM
In Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo find a beach ideal for ecotourism activities, which include the release of endangered species such as tortoises and reptiles.
Playa La Ropa. It is located southeast of the Municipal Beach, on Av. Paseo de la Bahia in Zihuatanejo. Here you can practice the observation of crocodiles, turtles, iguanas, birds and other species living in its marshes and mangroves.
SURF
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is an ideal place to surf and windsurf, as the wave of its coastline is generally quite strong, it may also engage the services of instructors to help you master the waves.
The Armourstone. It is located at the end of Playa El Palmar, on the Blvd. Ixtapa. It is one of the best places to surf Ixtapa, thanks to its excellent wave that has even inspired the creation of the tournament "Karma Surf."
Playa La Ropa. It is located southeast of the Municipal Beach, on Av. Paseo de la Bahia in Zihuatanejo.
It has a quiet waves and strong winds, perfect to practice windsurfing.
FUN AND LEISURE
In Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo will find several alternatives that allow you to have fun in the company of his entire family.
Adventure Park. It is located at km 48 of road-Zihuatanejo Lazarus. Here you can practice adventure sports and observe the diversity of plants and animals in the region. Open every day during high season and on weekends the rest of the year from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Dolphinarium Delfiniti. It is located in Blvd. Ixtapa s / n. Here you can swim with dolphins and enjoy Guignol plays with themes that aim to create awareness among children about the evolution and importance of this species. Open daily from 10:00 to 12:00 hrs.
NIGHT LIFE
To enjoy the night Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo offers several entertainment options such as Christine Ixtapa Club, recognized as one of the best in the world for its superb sound and spectacle of lights and effects. The Disco D 'Latino, with three dance floors and two bars with a capacity for 800 people. Charlie'sy Frogs and Carlos' Lord, best options to start with a good meal and ends in the bar, which closes up into the early morning.
TOURIST SERVICES
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo communicates with Acapulco -245 km to the southeast, along the road No.. 200. It has a central bus to which the lines of trucks arrive Transport Chihuahua, Estrella Blanca, Estrella de Oro, La Linea, La Via, Parhikuni, First Plus, TAP and Transportation North and an international airport where they operate flights lines: Aeromexico, Mexicana, Alaska Airlines, America West, Continental Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier Airlines.
Zihuatanejo International Airport. It is located on the road Acapulco-Zihuatanejo s / n; Cologne Airport, 10 minutes. Zihuatanejo and a 20 min. of Ixtapa.
Central Bus. It is located 2km from the center of Zihuatanejo, on the road Zihuatanejo, Acapulco, Paseo Boquita.
NUMBERS OF SERVICES
Ministry of Tourism. Tel.: (755) 553 1967 and (755) 553 1968.
Red Cross. Tel.: (755) 554 2009.
Captain of the Port. Tel.: (755) 554 2190.
Relief road "Green Angels". Tel.: 078.