Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Travel Guide Information, hotels, resorts, maps, videos, fotos.
Ixtapa Weather Current conditions as of 06/09/2008 90° FLow: 75° / High: 87°
- Temperatura :
- Low : 75°C
High : 87°C
- Viento :
- Velocity : 150 kph
Direction : E
- Humedad :
- Humidity:
66 %
- Sol :
- Sunrise : 7:33 am
Sunset : 7:55 pm
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is part of a tourist route known as the “Triángulo del Sol” (Triangle of the Sun), along with Acapulco and Taxco de Alarcón, in the state of Guerrero, and in the region known as “Pacífico Dorado” (Golden Pacific) and the “Riviera Mexicana” (Mexican Riviera). We are talking, in this case, of the union of two towns contrasting in their city planning, but that complement each other when it comes to offering to international tourism a wide range of services suited for any taste. And why not? A visit to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo could easily mean the making of two trips in one, due to the distinct physiognomy of both towns. Zihuatanejo is the old part of the destination: town in essence which still conserves the traditional environment of México, while Ixtapa, a town grown under strict aesthetic city planning. The name Zituatanejo is derived from the word “Cihuatlán” signifying “Lugar de Mujeres” (Place of Women), while Ixtapa, nahuatl term as the previous one, signifies “Lugar Blanco” (White Place). And while downtown Zihuatanejo, with paving stone streets, typical stores and buildings providing an atmosphere that takes one back to years gone by, in its bay of just 2.3 kilometers wide there are anchored more than 60 cruises from all the world. Even a couple of years ago, the transatlantic Pacific Princess, famous for the TV series “The Love Boat”, stood before Zihuatanejo as one of its most important ports of call. The town offers many attractions for those who enjoy walks, either downtown or along the Paseo del Pescador (Promenade of the Fisherman), which goes along the seashore of the Playa Principal (Main Beach) as far as the dock. And talking precisely of beaches, in Zihuatanejo there is a great variety of interesting places worth mentioning.
At La Ropa (The Clothes) the tourist may rent aquatic sports equipment, or else may enjoy the service of various restaurants and snack bars throughout the 1.8 kilometres of beach. We are talking about the most visited beach, although there are others that stand out because of the different ambient for which they are characterized. Playa La Madera (The Wood) is ideal for those who are searching for a place to rest. while at Las Gatas (The Cats), small beach isolated from the city where one has to arrive by boat, serves as a meeting place for divers due to the submarine reef found in its waters. Playa Manzanillo, located south of Zihuatanejo and where it is usually recommended that one arrives in company of a tour because of it being a solitary and distant place, shows outstanding submarine beauty, displaying incredible coral reefs that attract adventurers.
In contrast, Ixtapa is distinguished for being a place that welcomes high class tourism, since the hotel and service infrastructure demonstrates carefully refined characteristics.
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