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

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Ixtapa Family Travel Tips

  • 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.


Family Overview: Ixtapa, Mexico

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 More

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Hotels

from: $340

Club Med Ixtapa All Inclusive

Playa Wquieta, Zihuatanejo
Ixtapa 40880 Map

Distance: 9.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

expert favorite hotel
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
4.0
from: $225

The Tides Zihuatanejo

Playa La Ropa S/N, Col. La Ropa
Zihuatanejo 40895 Map

Distance: 6.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated

Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
5.0
from: $129

InterContinental Presidente Ixtapa Resort- All Inclusive

Boulevard Ixtapa S/N
Ixtapa 40880 Map

Distance: 6.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
3.0

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Attractions

Playa La Ropa

expert favorite attraction
Zihuatanejo
Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Distance: 6.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Playa La Ropa is a popular walking beach that features white sands that line Zihuatanejo Bay. Here... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0
5_0

Isla Ixtapa

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Ixtapa Island
Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Distance: 14.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Ixtapa Island features four beaches including the popular Playa Cuachalalate and Morro Colorado,... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Playa Las Gatas

expert favorite attraction
Zihuatanejo
Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Distance: 6.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Playa Las Gatas is the most popular snorkeling beach in Zihuatanejo. Scuba and snorkeling gear is... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0
4_0

Airports

Major Airports near Ixtapa

Distance (mi.)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport 200.7 map

Other Smaller Airports near Ixtapa

Distance (mi.)
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport 6.4 map
Acapulco Juan Alvarez International Airport 123.4 map
Puebla Huejotsingo Airport 228.9 map

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