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Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
Two destinations in one: the modernity and luxury of Ixtapa and the charm of quiet and traditional Zihuatanejo.
Ixtapa features grand-tourism class hotels along three
kilometers of soft sand beaches. Across from the hotel
zone are shops selling a wide range of souvenirs, designer
clothes and beach items, as well as great restaurants, bars
and cafes.
At just ten minutes from Ixtapa, life in Zihuatanejo remains centered around the town’s main beach, where the
local fisherman come in with the day’s catch. There are a
number of excellent hotels in Zihuatanejo, from the most
exclusive small luxury hotels to charming owner-operated
inns or bungalows where the attention is personal and
the service excellent. This Mexican Pacific town combines
romance, glamour, simplicity and intensity. In its charming
downtown, visitors will find many things to see and do,
like a little shopping in the craft market, dancing to salsa
and trova rhythms, or going to a cafe or one of many fine
restaurants, which run the gamut from haute cuisine to
the delicious traditional fare.
Where is it?
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is located 225 km (139 mi) northwest
of Acapulco on the Federal Highway 200 on the Mexican Pacific coast, 667 km (413 mi) from Mexico City and
365 km (226 mi) from Morelia on the Maxipista Siglo XXI
highway. This destination forms part of Costa Grande, in
the western región of the State of Guerrero.
Tourist Institutions
Tourism Promotion Bureau of Guerrero
in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
Phone: (755) 544-8361
www.guerrero.gob.mx
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Convention and Visitors Bureau Office
[email protected]
DMC´s
Ixzi Tours
[email protected]
www.ixzitours.com
Phone: (755) 553 –5751
Sunny Side
Phone: (755) 553-3790 [email protected]
www.sunnyside.com.mx
Zihuatanejo Mio Site Member
Plaza Ixpamar #8 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Guerrero. México
40880, Phone & fax: (52) 755 553-0509
[email protected]
www.zihuatanejomio.com
(52) (755) • 553-1270 www.travelixtapazihuatanejo.com
Country Code/ Area Code
Weather
Precipitation
Rainy Days
Spring
Summer
Autumn
(Jan-Mar)
(Apr-Jun)
(Oct-Dec)
25º C
70º F
28º C
82º F
(Jul-Sep)
25 mm - 0.9 in
2 out of 90
201 mm - 7.8 in
13 out of 91
585 mm - 22.8 in
41 out of 92
111 mm - 4.3 in
11 out of 92
Winter
30º C
86º F
27º C
80º F
93
Arriving by plane
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
Distance to downtown: 13Km (8mi) southeast Zihuatanejo and
19 Km (12mi) southeast Ixtapa.
Code: ZIH
Airlines with direct flights to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
From
Code
Airlines
Flight
Time
Houston, U.S.A
IAH
United Airlines, Continental
2:20
Los Ángeles, U.S.A
LAX
Alaska Airlines
3:21
Mexico City, Mex.
MEX
Aeroméxico, Aeromar Interjet
1:00
Interjet
0:50
Toluca, Mex.
IJ
Phoenix, U.S.A
PHX
US Airways
3:00
Calgary, CAN.
YYC
West Jet, Air Canadá
5:18
Attractions
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Beaches
Characteristics: The main attraction here are the beaches
because besides enchanting spots to enjoy the sun and
the sea, visitors will also find several miles of soft sand.
Water sports can be enjoyed on almost every beach and
there are also many seafood restaurants.
“Delfinity” Dolphinarium
Characteristics: The “Delfinity” dolphinarium is a revolutionary concept where visitors will learn more about
these animals and their relationship with humans, as well
as swimming with the dolphins. Opening hours are 10:00
A.M.-12:00 noon and 4:00-7:00 P.M.
Location: Lote anexo 6-B Hotel zone, No. 1
Ixtapa- Zihuatanejo, Guerrero.
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Ixtapa
Arriving by land
Central Bus Terminal
Phone: (755) 5446-991 Zihuatanejo-Acapulco Highway.
Bus lines that offer direct connections (first class, plus, executive or luxury) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo from the following locations:
Bus Lines
Travel
Time
Number of
Departures
Acapulco
Estrella de Oro,
4:30 hrs.
10
Mexico City
Estrella de Oro,
9 hrs.
4
Parhikuni
4 hrs.
4
From
Morelia
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo at dusk
Distance and price chart
From
Acapulco
Km
Distance
Mi
Average Fare pesos *
163
250
155
Mexico City
636
394
640
Morelia
381
236
450
Marina at dusk
*First class, executive and luxury service. Prices are subject to change.
The peso/dollar, peso/euro exchange rate is variable. At press time, the
exchange rate was 1 USD = 13.40 pesos, 1 € = 18.90 pesos.
Archeological Museum of Costa Grande
Characteristics: This museum provides the most significant information about the 54 archeological sites discovered in the areas surrounding Zihuatanejo and other spots
of the Costa Grande where traces of Olmec, Teotihuacan,
Tarascan and Mexica influences have been found, which
reflect the trade and cultural exchange in the area. Passing through its 6 halls, visitors take a journey from the
times of the first settlers to the colonial period. The entry
cost is $12.00 MXP per person and visiting hours are 8:00
A.M.-18:00 P.M.
Location: Paseo del Pescador (Fisherman’s Walk) in front
of the Playa Principal (the main beach) of Zihuatanejo.
El Palmar Ixtapa beach
Refugio de Potosí Ecological Park
Is an oasis of nature where visitors can admire the great
variety of birds of the region, enjoy sweeping views of
the ocean, mountains and jungles from the observation
tower, or take walks along a network of trails that provide
the opportunity to discover the region’s vegetation. Visitors can also visit the butterfly garden, which is home to
native species, as well as the areas set aside for macaws,
hummingbirds and iguanas.
Golf
Location: 5 km far from the tourist resort of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, on the road to Acapulco.
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Actividades
Golf
Ixtapa has two fabulous golf courses. See page 39.
Sport fishing
The Mexican Pacific has become one of the most popular
places in the world for sport fishing, in particular IxtapaZihuatanejo. Specimens of sailfish, blue marlin, yellow fin
tuna, dory, grouper or dolphin fish have been caught in
these waters. It was rated as the second most popular
fishing destination by Saltwater Sport-fishing magazine.
Conventions
For hosting conventions, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo has hotels
with facilities capable of accommodating up to one
thousand persons comfortably. Each hotel has staff expert
in managing groups and conventions. They take care of all
details in order to assure that every convention, congress
or gathering is a real success. It must be remembered that
in some venues of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo the zero tax rate* is
applicable to congresses and conventions.
*The 0% VAT rate for congresses, conventions, expositions and fairs is used
throughout the country in accordance with the Treasury Department Law. For
more information, please visit page www.shcp.gob.mx.
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo delicious seafood
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Sport Fishing
Gastronomy
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo’s tables are graced with fresh
and exotic dishes of lobster, clams, oysters, octopus
and huachinango (red snapper). The menu includes ceviche (marinated fish) cocktail, and tiritas of
Zihuatanejo, fish marinated with onion and chili,
both ideal for replenishing your energy. If visitors
are not seafood fans or crave something different,
they can explore the Cosmopolitan menus from
international-food restaurants, particularly French
and Italian cuisine.
Restaurant
Specialty
Phone
El Faro
International
(755) 553-1884
El Mediterráneo
International
(755) 553-8042
La Gaviota
Seafood
(755) 554-3816
Beccofino
Italian
(755) 553-1770
Garrobos
International/Seafood
(755) 554-6706
Emilios
Italian
(755) 5531585
La Sirena Gorda
Seafood
(755) 554 2687
Kau Kan
International
(755) 554 8446
Coconuts
International
(755) 554 2518
Villa de la Selva
International
(755) 553 0462
Casa Morelos
Mexican
(755) 553 0578
El Amuleto
International
(755) 544 6222
Casa Elvira
Seafood/Mexican
(755) 554 2061
Bistro del Mar
International
(755) 554 8333