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Ixtapa, Mexico
A luxury resort community, Ixtapa lies on Mexico’s Gold Coast between the Sierra Madre Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy the neighboring town of Zihuatanejo, an authentic Mexican village hailed for its fishing, pristine diving and snorkeling sites, colorful shops, and tropical fruit plantations. Nestled along Playa la Ropa, the premier swimming beach on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, is Thompson Zihuatanejo, offering modern beachfront luxury.
Serene Seaside Mexico
A luxury resort community, Ixtapa lies on Mexico’s Gold Coast between the Sierra Madre Mountains and the Pacific Ocean—you’d likely never guess that it used to be a humble coconut plantation. Today, travelers revel in Ixtapa for its warm weather, soft beaches, and proximity to the low-key town of Zihuatanejo, an authentic Mexican village hailed for its fishing, pristine diving and snorkeling sites, colorful shops, and tropical fruit plantations. Bay cruises to remote beaches and golf are other favorite activities among visitors to this serene region.
Quick Facts
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Suggested airport
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) -
Average temperature
87°F year round -
Currency
Mexican Peso -
Time zone
1 hour behind NYC -
Language
Spanish
Destination Highlights
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Delfiniti Ixtapa
Swim with dolphins at this family-friendly waterpark right along the ocean. Trainers will help instruct these friendly, intelligent creatures to perform cute tricks and give kisses and hugs.
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Palma Real Golf Course
On a former coconut plantation, the natural landscape around Zihuatanejo lends its beauty to this course, an original Robert Trent Jones Jr. design and a par 72 with plenty of challenges.
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Deep-sea fishing
A variety of charters can take you out to sea in this region renowned for fishing. A professional crew will guide you on board and if you love your catch, they might even prepare it for you to eat.
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Weather
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Forecasting your Ixtapa vacation
Ixtapa's climate is best described as tropical savannah. Winters are dry and the warmest months are usually late June through early September, with average daily temperatures around 89°F. The cooler season is from January to May, with its coldest days only dropping down to the mid 60s.
