subject: Ixtapa Resorts Offer Great Vacation Experience [print this page] The options on offer at Ixtapa resorts means the ideal place to stay is not a problem. Some research on the internet will demonstrate this and also offer the option of reserving online with your selected resort hotel. This beach resort area has modern amenities and entertainment options for relaxation. Located near Zihuatanejo, visitors will be near two venues geared for tourism.
This resort area is located on the Pacific coast of Mexico in the municipality of Jose Azueta of the state of Guerrero. The resort complex carries the name of the local Ixtapa river. This resort complex is a planned tourist resort area constructed in the early 1970s on a former coconut plantation that has helped this area blossom into the third most popular tourist region in Mexico. Nearby Zihuatanejo is located by a bay and is a fixture with sport fishers and boaters alike. For the less seasoned fisherman or woman, able guides will show you the way. Mexico does not have the fishing pressure of other areas. So you can visits here and escape to a paradise for those who like to fish. You can catch many varieties of fish in front of your private beach house.
When you choose to come depends on some factors like weather, tours you select, special regional events and prices. Summer temperatures can soar even above 100 degrees. Foreigners avoid the hot season by coming during cooler weather months.
About food and entertainment
The resorts offer activities of their own; but, you can also see what else is on offer in the region by exploring the possibilities online. If you plan on some tours, book in advance as they tend to get booked up quickly. Keep in mind that you should save your ticket, if you take a water taxi to Playa Las Gatas, as the return ride is free with it. Be aware that if you like late nights, eating out options diminish substantially after midnight.
The more adventurous can sign up for one of many eco-tours offered by local guides. There is an ecological park on the hilly terrain of the foothills of the Sierra Madre a short driving distance from Zihuatanejo. It contains over 400 species of plants. Every October, you may decide to watch local boating and rafting enthusiasts participate in the San Jeronimito River Regatta near the town of Petatlan located just south of Ixtapa. At the end of January, if you are there, there is the charity Zihuatanejo Sail. The Zihuatanejo International Guitar Festival takes place in March. On the weekend of the first week of May, the town hosts an International Sailfish Tournament.
Transport options
If you need one, there is U. S. Consul based in Zihuatanejo. If you need cash you have several options. One is the ATM. ATM locations are situated in Ixtapa, both downtown Zihuatanejo and in the town supermarket and at the airport. They dispense pesos and tend to run out of cash on the weekends and holidays. Travellers checks are accepted generally. A money exchange house is also here; but, the banks tend to offer better exchange rates. Using your credit or debit card is also your choice.
The Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport is about 30 minutes from the Ixtapa resorts. In the tourist season, you may be able to find direct flights from certain U. S. Locations. Otherwise, fly into Mexico City and catch a flight from there. The bus transport option from Mexico City or driving by renting a car from there can be your choice. There are highly comfortable buses available, such as those run by Estrella de Oro or Estrella Blanca. On the highway your route is via the Autopista Del Sol or Autopista Siglo XXI from Mexico City. Travel time is around eight hours. Do avail of the guidance provided by your resort to secure accurate directions.
