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Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, one of the most beautiful beach destinations in Mexico

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, on the federal highway. 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 consists of the picturesque
town of Zihuatanejo, traditional atmosphere and where it is still breathing
a provincial air, and the modern resort of Ixtapa, which
known for its hotels and its major marina with capacity for over
600 vessels.

In Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo you can enjoy beautiful beaches like La Ropa and
Playa Linda, gentle waves, ideal for rest and practice all
kinds of water sports, particularly windsurfing near there
you can dive among coral reefs and banks or you can practice
sailfish fishing, species, their abundance in the waters
Pacific Ocean, has made Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo on the proud
Tournament headquarters Zihuatanejo Annual International Sailfish Tournament, which
is held every year in May.

But not everything is sun and sea in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, on its outskirts,
covered by lush vegetation, you can enjoy camping,
ecotourism and the observation of flora and fauna in the Club de Golf Palma
Real, classified by ecologists as a treasure house of fauna
species such as crocodiles and eagles, as well as participating in the promotion
and conservation of several endangered species such as
ridley and hawksbill turtles. Every corner of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo simply
will surprise you.



ARTS AND CRAFTS

Craft work using materials like stones Zihuatanejo
semiprecious ruff, painted granite and elements of sea shells
corals and snails, here you can also find the fine work
made in Taxco silver, paintings on bark paper and ceramics
the Central Valley region, as well as traditional lacquer
Olinalá, you can find them in the Craft Market, located
May 5th Av.


FESTIVALS AND TRADITIONS

The main celebrations take place in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo are:
the "Marine Day" every May 2, which includes holding a
ceremony and the removal of the banner of the Virgin of Guadalupe
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, in the company of pilgrims on board boats
decorated, after which it performs a mass and a popular festival.



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