Tourist Attractions Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo Mexico

Golden Beaches

Some people might say that Ixtapa's beaches are this destination's main attraction and still others would say that Zihuatanejo's beaches are more beautiful. Most visitors, however, that have enjoyed a vacation in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo would probably agree that each has its own charm.

Ixtapa hotels are located on a wide stretch of beach with rather shallow waters, not exceeding swimmers' waistlines, whereas Zihuatanejo's beaches offer several landscapes and depths, in some places shallow and in others deep. The coastline is also varied, from flat land to impressive cliffs and crags that divide the shoreline into several sections, like La Madera, La Ropa and Las Gatas Beaches.

All of the beaches in this destination, whether in Ixtapa or in Zihuatanejo, are perfect for working on your tan and enjoying long days of fun under the sun.

Water Activities

Blessed by the bountiful Pacific Ocean, Ixtapa Zihuatanejo offers unbeatable conditions for all sorts of water sports, such as windsurfing, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Its calm waters, teeming with marine creatures, invite divers to explore these underwater worlds. There are a number of tour companies in Ixtapa that offer snorkeling trips and others that offer scuba diving trips in Zihuatanejo so you can enjoy the magical wonders of the sea.

Two other popular activities you can do to take advantage of the perfect sailing conditions of this extraordinary destination are deep-sea fishing and cruising on a yacht. In fact, so fine are the conditions for deep-sea fishing in Ixtapa that there is a Sailfish International Fishing Tournament each year in May, where anglers from around the world compete for an award and fantastic prize money. Charter yachts are available throughout the year at Marina Ixtapa, as well as at the docks in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy postcard sceneries of the bays and enchanting sunsets on the horizon at this unique spot on the Pacific Coast.

World-Class Golf in Ixtapa

There are two challenging golf courses in Ixtapa known for their well-kept greens and the challenging traps throughout the courses. Ixtapa Zihuatanejo is one of Mexico's best golf destinations, not only for their fantastic greens but for the many fine hotels and resorts around them, a delight to golf enthusiasts. More and more tourists are traveling to Ixtapa each year, lured not only by its beaches, but by golf as well. Ixtapa is quickly becoming a popular destination for a fantastic golf vacation in Mexico.