Ixtapa Family Vacations

Ixtapa Family Travel Guide

Travel Guides Near Ixtapa

Mexico Family Subregions

Family Travel Destinations
Ixtapa, Mexico
Relax on one of Ixtapa's many perfect beaches (courtesy, Mexico Tourism/Nadine Markova)

Ixtapa Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
  • Snorkel the calm, clear waters of Las Gatas Beach
  • Kiss a dolphin at Ixtapa's dolphin program
  • Bike through Ixtapa's ecological park
  • Take a boat to Ixtapa Island and hang out on the beach
  • Kayak through the peaceful, bird-filled lagoon of Barra de Potosi

Ixtapa Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

Blessed with almost perpetual sunshine, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo offers tourists two distinct experiences. Zihuatanejo is an authentic Mexican city boasting miles of exquisite beaches. High-end shops and funky markets lining the central plaza are juxtaposed with a working beach, where fishermen clean and sell their catch. Ixtapa, meanwhile, is purely a tourism-focused resort, its broad arc of beach lined with modern high-rise hotels, shops, and restaurants. Just four miles apart, both spots are family-oriented—you won't find rowdy spring breakers—and cater to international visitors and vacationing Mexican families.

Read Entire Review

Hotels

from: $134 compare hotel rates
Las Brisas Ixtapa
Playa Vista Hermosa
Ixtapa, Mexico
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 9.6 Miles
(from destination center)
Family Expert Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0 out of 5
Traveler Rating
4.7 out of 5 15 reviews
4.7 out of 5
Recommended for:
Family travel
from: $126 compare hotel rates
NH Krystal Ixtapa
NH Krystal Ixtapa
Ixtapa, Mexico
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 9.6 Miles
(from destination center)
Family Expert Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0 out of 5
Traveler Rating
4.4 out of 5 10 reviews
4.4 out of 5
Recommended for:
Family travel
Hotel Villas Paraiso
Paseo del Rincon, Lote 1, Manzana 3
Ixtapa, Mexico
Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Distance: 0.0 Miles
(from destination center)
Family Expert Rating
Not Yet Rated
Traveler Rating
Not Yet Rated
Recommended for:
Family travel
All Ixtapa Hotels
advertisement

Great Hotel Deals in Ixtapa, Mexico

compare rates

Attractions

expert favorite attraction
Playa La Ropa
Zihuatanejo
Zihuatanejo, Mexico Map
Distance: 6.1 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Playa La Ropa is a popular walking beach that... Read More
Family Expert Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0 out of 5
Traveler Rating
Not Yet Rated
Recommended for:
Family travel
expert favorite attraction
Isla Ixtapa
Ixtapa Island
Zihuatanejo, Mexico Map
Distance: 14.1 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Ixtapa Island features four beaches including the... Read More
Family Expert Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0 out of 5
Traveler Rating
Not Yet Rated
Recommended for:
Family travel
Barra de Potosí
south of the airport
Zihuatanejo, Mexico Map
Distance: 4.7 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Barra de Potosí is a small, tranquil seaside... Read More
Family Expert Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0 out of 5
Traveler Rating
Not Yet Rated
Recommended for:
Family travel
All Ixtapa Attractions

Feature Articles

See All Feature Articles on Ixtapa

Ixtapa Vacation Rentals

Details
from: $120
compare hotel rates
Ixtapa, cheap house with pool
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1.5 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: No Pets, Non-Smoking, Swimming Pool
Details
from: $1600
compare hotel rates
5 Bedroom VACATION HOME in IXTAPA, MEXICO
Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 6 Sleeps: 20
Amenities: BBQ, Garage, Laundry, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Patio, Swimming Pool
Details
compare hotel rates
Ixtapa Vacation Rental
Bedrooms: 8
Amenities: No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Swimming Pool
All Ixtapa Vacation Rentals
advertisement
take me fishing
Select a state:
advertisement

Travel Interest Guides

spring driving guide
Spring Driving Guide
Top itineraries, family-friendly asphalt-obsessed exploration, global four-wheel touring, tips, photos—it's all here.
interactive gift guide guide
Interactive Gift Guide
Surprise your active-minded, travel-obsessed mom with some of the best gear ever profiled in Outside magazine.
family guide
Family Guide
Our esteemed travel experts have chosen the best places, hotels, and attractions to make your summer family outing the best ever.
beach guide
Beach Guide
Whether you dive, kiteboard, windsurf, or just strive to perfect the art of sun-bathing, our experts have got the spot.