Mexico

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

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Jungle? Check. Tropical beaches? Check. Mangroves, lagoons and over 300 days of sunshine? Check, check, check. Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo boast an array of activities and adventures to suit any traveller. Luxury, relaxation, adventure, family fun and romance can all be found in these two towns' earthly paradise.

Destination facts

Language

Spanish

Currency

Mexican pesos, but U.S. dollars are also generally accepted

Distance

5h30 from Toronto, 6 hours from Montreal

Good to know

It's rainy season from July to September

Best for

Sustainability, weddings, romance & family travel

LA ROPA BEACH

One of the most romantic beaches in Mexico, La Ropa Beach is perfect for swimming, paddle boarding, hiking and dining beachside. Don’t miss its glorious pink-skied sunsets.

EXPLORE ZIHUATANEJO ON FOOT

Prepare to be transported back in time in Zihuatanejo. Visit the fish market and snack from the town’s famous food carts, then shop for artisan goods at the Municipal Market.

GET YOUR SURF ON

Year-round warm water, sandy beaches and renowned surf schools make this spot a surfer’s paradise for beginners and advanced adventurers.

BIRD WATCHING

In beautifully diverse Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, you'll find 320 species of birds. Spy resident frigatebirds, green herons and parakeets, and catch migrating white pelicans and storks.

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

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Destination facts

LA ROPA BEACH

EXPLORE ZIHUATANEJO ON FOOT

GET YOUR SURF ON

BIRD WATCHING

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