Ixtapa Zihuatanejo. Air Transportation The airlines that provide direct flights to this resort are:

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1 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Location Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is located 140 miles northeast of Acapulco. It is reached by the federal highway (200) that runs along the Mexican Pacific coast and 400 miles from the México City. Air Transportation The airlines that provide direct flights to this resort are: Airlines Viajes Liberación Magnicharters Apple Vacations Air Canada ATA Air Transat Vacances MLT Signature Place of Origin Mexico City Guadalajara, Monterrey, León, Mexico City Chicago, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Denver, St. Louis Calgary Minneapolis Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto y Montreal Minneapolis y Milwaukee Winnipeg Airlines Aeroméxico Mexicana Alaska AirLines America West American Airlines Continental Airlines Frontier Proint of Origin México, D.F. y Guadalajara México, D.F. Los Ángeles and San Francisco Phoenix Dallas Houston Denver Climate It has an average temperature of 82º F all year round with approximately 255 sunny days. Population The fixed population of the municipality is approximately 105,000 inhabitants. There are also charter flights either regular or seasonal from various points, national or international. For example: 1 2 Economic Activities Tourism is the main economic activity of the region.

2 Convention Venues Barceló Ixtapa Room Auditorium Classroom Banquet Cocktail Pacífico 3, Costa Real Ixtapa Room Auditorium Classroom Banquet Cocktail Continental Coral N/A 20 N/A: Not available Bahía 1, La Isla 1, La Roca 1, Dorado Pacífico Brisas Ixtapa Room Auditorium Classroom Banquet Horseshoe Hermosa Hermosa l Hermosa ll Hermosa lll Hermosa Vl 5, , , , , Mirador Ixtapa La Esfera 1, Patio Los Espejos 16,146 N/A N/A 2000 N/A N/A: Not available 3 4 Room Auditorium Classroom Banquet Dorado 4, Dorado L Dorado Ll Dorado Lll 1, Playa Linda Playa Blanca Playa El Pallmar Petatlan Fontan Room Auditorium Classroom Banquet Cocktail Fontan 8,611 1,200 1,000 1,000 1,200 Guerrero 2, Oaxaca 2, Michoacán 2, Jalisco 2, Morelos 1,

3 Meliá Azul Ixtapa Afrodita 1 N/A 4, Room Centro De Convenciones Divisions Auditorium Classroom High Banquet Horseshoe 7 207, Afrodita 2 N/A 4, Venus 1 N/A 4, Venus 2 N/A 4, Gran Salón Ixtapa N/A N/A N/A Zeus N/A 85, Cronos N/A 20, Neptuno N/A 20, Ares N/A 20, Apolo N/A 20, Poseidón N/A 20, Triton N/A 20, Salón Apoyo Artemisa 2 9, Salón Apoyo Diana 2 9, Salón Apoyo Afrodita 2 9, Salón Apoyo Venus 2 9, Artemisa 1 N/A 4, Artemisa 2 N/A 4, Diana 1 N/A 4, Playa Quieta N/A N/A N/A Playa Linda N/A N/A N/A N/A: Not available NH Krystal Room Auditorium Classroom Banquet Cocktail Horseshoe Krystal l 1, Krystal ll 1, Krystal lll 2, Krystal Vl 1, Krystal V 2, Krysta l Krysta ll Krysta lll Diana 2 N/A 4,

4 Presidente Intercontinental Riviera Beach Room Auditorium Classroom Banquet Horseshoe Cocktail Room Auditorium Classroom Banquet Cocktail Gran Salón Coral 4, Coral Blanco 1, Ixtapa 5, Guerrero 1, Zihuatanejo Coral Rojo 1, Coral Negro 1, Riviera 1, Palmas Radisson Ixtapa Qualton Room Auditorium Classroom Banquet Horseshoe Cocktail Room Auditorium Classroom Banquet Horseshoe Playa Quieta Playa Linda Ixtapa N/A 500 Zihuatanejo Pacifico N/A N/A 30 Del Mar Taxco N/A: Not available 7 8

5 Hoteles Hotel Category N o de Rooms Telephone Barceló 5 Star 336 (755) Costa Real 5 Star 152 (755) Dorado Pacífico 5 Star 285 (755) NH Cristal 5 Star 255 (755) Pacífica Resort 5 Star 180 (755) Presidente Inter. 5 Star 420 (755) Radisson Resort 5 Star 275 (755) Riviera Beach resort 5 Star 173 (755) El Capricho Special 33 (755) Las Brisas Special 416 (755) Brisas del Mar Special 28 (755) La Casa que Canta Special 24 (755) Real de Palma Special 11 (755) Villa del Sol Special 70 (755) Villa Vera Puerto Mío Special 18 (755) Melíá Azul Grand Tourism 410 (755) Tourism Main Tourist Attractions of the City Beaches Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is known for its beautiful beaches, but it isn t only their beauty that makes them unique, it is also the warmth of their waters which makes them so different from other places and makes swimming so agreeable. Beaches in the Zihuatanejo Bay Main Beach La Ropa Beach Las Gatas Beach La Madera Beach Beaches situated in the Ixtapa Hotel Zone 1 El Palmar Beach Beaches situated In the Ixtapa Hotel Zone 2 Quieta (Quiet) Beach Linda Beach The Island of Ixtapa boasts three beautiful beaches: Cuachalalate, Varadero Coral Beach situated 14 km from Ixtapa and 11 km from Zihuatanejo Long Beach Archaeological Museum of La Costa Grande It is situated on the Promenade Paseo del Pescador in front of the main beach of Zihuatanejo. It is divided into 6 rooms containing pieces of ceramic, stone carvings, and information of the evolution of the people who settled in the area. 9 10

6 Cycling Track/Ecological Park of Aztlán The cycling track (almost 7 miles long) is made in three parts and can be used by, joggers, skaters, and cyclists. The first part goes through the Marina Golf Course as far as the Parque Aztlán. The second goes through the ecological park Parque Aztlán and the third joins Ixtapa with Zihuatanejo. You can also enjoy the lush flora and fauna native to the region from enormous crocodiles to incredible parrots and armadillos. Aquatic Park Magic World, an ideal park for families with children, is situated in front of the Hotel Zone of Ixtapa. It boasts: Swimming Pools Navigation Canals Pirate boat with children s games. Cafeteria (Open on holidays and weekends) Delfinarium Delfiniti is a delfinarium with a revolutionary concept where you will live a unique and unforgettable experience. You will be able to listen to the sounds that the dolphins emit, caress them and get to know them. Services offered: Swimming with Dolphins Encounters with Dolphins Delfiniti Kids Cocodile Farm One of the natural attractions Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo boasts of, are the crocodiles. Their habitat is mainly in the swamps (los esteros) of Playa la Ropa, el Popoyote that is situated on Playa Linda and the lagoons of the golf course. You will also find turtles, iguanas and birds native to the mangroves. Turtles One of the most attractive activities for adults and children is the releasing of turtles into the wild, an activity that is carried out by the hotels and the municipal government mainly between the months of June and December, although if previously arranged, it can be done any time of the year, especially for conventions. Romance Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo offers the ideal ingredients for romance, with a Mexican touch in Zihuatanejo or a more glamorous one in Ixtapa. Ideal for honeymoons Unforgettable weddings on the beach with a beautiful sunset, on a terrace or in a launge. All hotels have the services and the infrastructure necessary for your event. Family In Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo family entertainment is most important, and due to its characteristics, it has placed itself as the family destination for excellence in México. Activities for children in the hotels. Visit to the crocodile farm. Cycling on the track in the Aztlán Park Delfiniti, the Delfinarium Magic World, the Acuatic Park 11 12

7 Summer Course Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo: The Children s Paradise Sport Clinics Ecological and cultural activities Movies on the Beach Musical Shows Family Activities Explained Tourist Zones Well before Christopher Columbus discovered America, Zihuatanejo was known by the name of Cihuatllán, which means land governed by women, since the indigenous population of the area was ruled by a matriarchy. After the conquest, the Spaniards settled in other areas and Zihuatanejo remained a quiet fishing village for centuries. Ixtapa Zihuatanejo is unique among the magnificent tropical beach destinations. It offers the best of both worlds: on one hand, the modernity and luxury to be found in Ixtapa, and on the other, only 4 miles away, the enchantment of the small fishing town of Zihuatanejo. This contrast on the Pacific coast offers the visitor the possibility of choosing a modern infrastructure or a traditional place for a holiday, both with a tranquil atmosphere of and impeccable service. In Ixtapa, first class hotels can be found the length of Palmar Beach, 2 miles of soft sand. On the other side of the Hotel Zone and meticulously designed, lies the Paseo Ixtapa Avenue where a great variety of commercial premises are located built to look like small rustic villas. In these you can find all kinds of crafts, art galleries, boutiques, coffee shops, gourmet restaurants and even nightclubs that close in the early hours of the morning. Another zone in this development is the Marina Ixtapa, the growth of which has been controlled with the purpose of keeping the style and beauty that characterizes Ixtapa. Only ten minutes from Ixtapa, life in Zihuatanejo remains focused around the town`s Playa Principal (main beach), the dock (where every morning the fishermen arrive) and around the little streets paved with decorative bricks. The visitor can choose to stay in one of the cozy little hotels that are found in the town, in a modest bungalow or in one of the small luxurious hotels nestled along the beautiful beaches. Two favorite beaches in the bay are Las Gatas and La Ropa (this one owes its name to a Spanish galleon that was transporting cloth and silk from the Orient). Both beaches shelter under simple palapas, restaurants that serve very fresh fish and seafood. There are countless activities that the visitor can engage in during his stay. Among them is golf that can be played in the Marina Ixtapa Golf Club, designed by Robert Von Hague, and the Palma Real Golf Course designed by Robert Trent Jr. both with 18 holes. Ixtapa Zihuatanejo has been classified as the second most important site for sport fishing in the world and the first in México. Other sports that can be practiced are tennis, scuba diving with spectacular views along underwater canyons and coral formations, water skiing, surfing on beaches like Troncones, horseback riding along mango and papaya plantations, excursions, bicycle riding, rappel, kayaking in the mangroves of Barra de Potosí and rafting near the village of Petatlán. The new cycling track goes from Ixtapa, near the golf course, to Zihuatanejo and it is a route where

8 you can practice sports, have fun and enjoy incomparable scenery. The visit to the crocodile farm must not be missed! Undoubtedly, Ixtapa Zihuatanejo is one of the best ideas when thinking about taking a holiday at the beach. A place where numberless activities come together with the beauty and excellent infrastructure of one of the most singular places of all tourist developments. The recently inaugurated Maxi highway Siglo XXI that joins Ixtapa Zihuatanejo with Morelia, Michoacan, makes it easy to get there by car from México in 6 hours, from Toluca, Querétaro and Leon in 5 hours and from Morelia itself in only 3 hours. Come to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, beaches where holiday making is always an extra pleasure Useful Information Government Offices and Support Services Convention and Visitors Bureau or info@ixtapa-zihuatanejo.org Paseo de las Gaviotas 12 Zona comercial 1, Ixtapa. Tel. (755) , Fax. (755) Tourism Office Paseo de Zihuatanejo Poniente 21 H. Ayuntamiento Col. La Deportiva C.P turismozihixt@hotmail.com Tel/Fax (755) Public Ministry for Tourism Paseo de las Golondrinas Ixtapa Tel. (755) Fax. (755) Airport / Tel. (755) , Fax. (755) Tourist Police / Tel. (755) Highway Patrol / Tel. (755) Red Cross / Tel. (755) Fire Department / Tel. (755) , (755) General Hospital / Tel. (755) American Consulate / Tel. (755)