Ixtapa Vacation

If you are looking for a new and exciting place to go on vacation, and you love Mexico, why not try an Ixtapa vacation? Ixtapa is located on the Pacific coast approximately 150 miles north of Acapulco. Visitors can get to Ixtapa by flying into nearby Zihuatenejo and taking a taxi for the scenic twenty minute drive. Ixtapa is a relatively new tourist destination in Mexico, when compared to other popular Mexico vacation spots, such as Cancun and Cabo San Lucas. It is a quiet rural fishing village that offers tranquil beaches and modern resort facilities. An Ixtapa vacation is perfect any time of year; the temperatures average from 72 to 86 degrees with over 340 days of sunshine annually.

In addition to its rural charm, not yet overrun by mobs of tourists and corporate development, Ixtapa offers untainted inviting beaches with a variety of water sports, outdoor markets, and wonderful beachfront open air restaurants with the freshest seafood anywhere. There are also many nightclubs to choose from, if this interests you. Zihuatenejo is another place you should explore on your Ixtapa vacation, either by taxi or by bus; this historic fishing village offers experiences you won’t want to miss out on.
Even though Ixtapa is one of the newer Mexican vacation destinations, there are many hotels, resorts, restaurants, and clubs to choose from. From three to five star hotels, condos, and time shares, Ixtapa vacations offer some of the finest accommodations in Mexico.

So if you are planning to visit Mexico, check out an Ixtapa vacation, an area that is quickly growing in popularity. Though Mexico is beautiful no matter where you visit, the Pacific coast and Ixtapa is spectacular and breathtaking, and offers visitors a taste of historic Mexico with a new luxurious flair. Check out the many travel sites that offer information on visiting Ixtapa/Zihuatenejo, and plan your trip soon. You won’t be disappointed with an Ixtapa vacation!