http://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_sun.gifSemi-tropical climate year-round with an average of 300 sunny days a year and temperatures ranging from 73° to 93° F (23° to 33° C).http://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/destination/main_dest_zih_1.jpgIxtapa-ZihuatenejoTwice as Pleasing Set against lush green mountains, this tropical beauty offers all the modern comforts of luxury resorts, and all the charm of a sleepy seaside village. Located only seven kilometers apart, Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo combine to deliver the best of both worlds. Ixtapa invites you to experience some of the best watersports on the southwest coast of Mexico, plus award winning golf courses and a wide variety of luxurious accommodations. Zihuatanejo is a classic Mexican pueblo... unpretentious and serene. Stroll down the cobblestone streets, shop at intriguing native markets and enjoy a meal or drinks at a seaside cafe. Lay back, pick up the pace or do a little of both and enjoy two great vacations in one.http://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/destination/map_dest_zih.jpgLas Brisas IxtapaValue PlusThe dramatic design of Las Brisas Ixtapa is sure to take your breath away! Reminiscent of an ancient Aztec pyramid, this...G6http://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_G.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_G.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_G.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_G.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_G.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_G.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/hotels/zih_200439paa_t.jpgMelia Azul Ixtapa Beach ResortAll-InclusiveValue PlusPrepare yourself for the Melia Azul Ixtapa! 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Located directly across from the Robert...A5http://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/hotels/zih_200290paa_t.jpgDorado Pacifico IxtapaValue PlusA majestic oceanfront hotel, the Dorado Pacifico welcomes you to Ixtapa as you pass through its tropical atrium lobby. 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With...A5http://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/hotels/zih_200453paa_t.jpgPresidente Inter-Continental IxtapaAll-InclusiveValue PlusThis beautiful beachfront resort is located across the street from Ixtapa's shopping center. Enjoy breathtaking views of the...A5http://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/hotels/zih_200289paa_t.jpgRadisson Resort IxtapaAll-InclusiveValue PlusOverlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Radisson Resort Ixtapa offers a variety of activities to choose from day and night. In...A5http://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/hotels/zih_200438paa_t.jpgHotel Posada Real IxtapaValue PlusHotel Posada Real Ixtapa combines the comfort and ease of a traditional Mexican resort with the excitement and amenities one...A3http://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/hotels/zih_210271paa_t.jpgQualton Club IxtapaAll-InclusiveValue PlusThe Qualton Club Ixtapa offers plenty to do for adults and children. Nestled among 17 acres of lush tropical vegetation, this...A3http://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/hotels/zih_200299paa_t.jpgClub IntrawestThis magnificent resort is located 10 minutes from the airport on a beautiful golden sand beach. Guests will delight in the...A5http://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/hotels/zih_212183paa_t.jpgVilla Vera Puerto MioValue PlusZihuatanejo - Villa Vera Puerto Mio is a romantic blend of tranquility and privacy, with service that's in a class by itself. The...A5http://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/hotels/zih_210509paa_t.jpgVilla Mexicana ZihuatanejoZihuatanejo - Nestled on La Ropa Beach, one of the loveliest beaches in Zihuatanejo, Villa Mexicana offers a variety of...A3http://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_A.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/hotels/zih_210475paa_t.jpgHotel IrmaHotel Irma is perched on a cliff at La Madera Beach, overlooking the beautiful bay. This quaint hotel is just 20 minutes from the...G2http://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_G.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/icon_apple_G.gifhttp://www.applevacations.com/appleweb/images/hotels/zih_210262paa_t.jpgIxtapa/Zihuatanejo is not only a paradise for couples. Families will never run out of fun things to do, and many of the hotels have special programs designed specifically for kids. A variety of water fun is available along Playa del Palmar in Ixtapa, and Playa La Ropa in Zihuatanejo. Rent bikes or rollerblades, and cruise along the brand new 2.5-mile bicycle path. And when the kids get hungry, families can fuel up at fun, seaside restaurants.Tempered by sea breezes, the charming fishing village of Zihuatanejo offers striking contrast to the neighboring modern village of Ixtapa. This small village is nestled between the bay of Zihuatanejo and the Sierra foothills in the east. Encounter the authentic culture of old Mexico at Zihuatanejo's town beach, Playa Municipal, where local fishermen's colorful boats scatter the beach and open-air seafood restaurants line the waterfront. A small off-shore coral reef provides snorkeling and diving excitement, while small game and deep sea fishing are also available. For fun off the beach, visitors can learn about regional history at Museo Arqueologia de la Costa Grande or shop the artisan's market on Calle 5 de Mayo.This incredible collection of nearly one thousand artifacts, ceramics, stone carvings and murals dating to pre-Columbian times is located at the east end of Paseo del Pescador in Zihuatanejo.This water wonderland is a must for kids and their parents. It boasts a variety of rides, a grand pirate ship with a series of slides (including a 100-foot slide for adventurous adults) and enough American and Mexican fast food restaurants to satisfy every appetite. There are also local craftsman selling their wares-perfect souvenirs from a perfect vacation!The Palma Real is an 18 hole, Par 72 course with 6,898 yards designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. The manicured rolling fairways run through a jungle and coconut plantation alongside the scenic Pacific coastline, with spectacular views of the ocean from many of its holes. The course is also a wildlife preserve with many species of birds, and three large lakes populated by alligators. This is a complete golf club, including pro shop, driving range, locker facilities, club house, five lighted tennis courts, swimming pool, restaurant and bar. You'll find the Palma Real at the southeastern part of Ixtapa very near the Sheraton Hotel on Ixtapa Boulevard.Ixtapa boasts two meticulously maintained world class courses, located at opposite ends of Ixtapa's hotel zone, each course is reachable by walking, or just a short taxi ride from the beachfront hotels.The Marina Ixtapa is an 18-hole, Par 72 course designed by Robert Von Hagge in 1994 to test players at all levels of skill. This 6,807-yard "Dunes Style" course features large sand traps and three kilometers of canals that snake their way though the landscape, creating a challenge for even the best of golfers. This spectacular course requires skill and precision in order to navigate the rolling terrain, expansive sand traps, and 14 water hazards. Located at the northern end of Ixtapa Boulevard by the marina, Marina Ixtapa Golf Club also offers a pro shop, club house, shower and locker facilities, bar, restaurant and lounge, tennis courts, meeting rooms and an on-course beverage cart.Dinner is all about being outdoors. Dine in one of the Marina Ixtapa's fine restaurants, or along the pier in Zihuatanejo, for fabulous food and breathtaking sunsets. The more than 150 area restaurants run the gamut from informal palapa eateries to elegant, AAA Three Diamond rated restaurants. In general, Zihuatanejo restaurants are less expensive than those in Ixtapa, but both are considerably less expensive than other Pacific resorts. Dress is casual no matter where you dine. A trip to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is not complete without sampling some of the region's specialties: shrimp and fish tacos, ceviche cocktail, Zihuatanejo's tiritas (marinated fish strips with onions), succulent lobsters and Zihuatanejo's red clams.With its white coral sand and crystalline waters, Playa Las Gatas is considered one of Mexico's most attractive coves. A rock breakwater creates a tranquil spot for swimming, snorkeling and diving, while thatched beachfront cafes offer fresh seafood and other local cuisine.Internationally renowned as a mecca for Anglers, Sailfish soaring up to 175 lbs are the primary game most of the year. Black and Pacific Blue Marlin range from 275-400 lbs (winter months are the best to catch the big ones.) Other species like high-flying Roosterfish, Wahoo, Barracuda and Spanish Mackerel stay closer to the shore. Stroll along the Paseo del Pescador in Zihuatenjo and watch local fisherman returning from sea with fresh merchandise. The International Sailfish Tournament is held in May, offering cars and cash prizes. In addition to abundant fishing, the town reverberates with parties and entertainment activities.Abundant and colorful sea life, ranging from seahorses to humpback whales, and hundreds of species in-between, await your discovery. Fifty-two dive sites are categorized for beginner, intermediate and expert divers. Because of the confluence of two currents, the local sea life is incredibly rich. Visibility reaches 100-150 feet, and the water is usually over 80 °F. Snorkeling is great at Manzanillo Beach, just south of Zihuatanejo, where the bottom is between 15-20 feet deep.Charter your own fishing boat, or join the fun on a catamaran. The 450-acre Marina Ixtapa, with 621 yacht slips, is located near the Hotel Zone. A promenade along the slips, lined with indoor and outdoor cafes, compliments the nautical atmosphere.Located in the center of Zihuatanejo Bay and home to many hotels and restaurants, Playa La Ropa is considered by many to be the most beautiful beach on the bay, and the best for swimming due to its clean, calm waters.A scuba divers delight, named for the abundance of coral formations.Just a ten minute boat ride from Ixtapa's Hotel Zone, Ixtapa Island is a wildlife refuge with deer, armadillos, iguanas and birds. Its beautiful beaches induce a variety of moods and possibilities, including excellent snorkeling and diving. In the acacia forest of the uninhabited west side of Isla Ixtapa, you can observe exotic species of native birds.Qualton Club and Melia Azul are located here. Ride horseback along the beach to the delta of Ixtapa River for an incredible view. This beach serves as a launching point for excursions to Ixtapa Island.With moderate surf and a long stretch of sandy beach that extends for approximately 2 miles, this beach is where the majority of Ixtapa hotels are located. Playa Palmar also offers a great selection of watersports.Travel to and from Ixtapa-Zihuatenejo uses the Zihuatanejo International Airport.Departure taxes are generally $16.00 U.S.Cars can be rented either at the airport, through your hotel, or at their various offices in both Zihuatanejo & Ixtapa.The currency in Ixtapa-Zihuatenejo is the Mexican Peso.Valid U.S passport, or a state issued birth certificate with a raised seal and a photo I.D. backup.Minors traveling with only one parent or adults other than their parents must have a notarized letter from the absent parent(s) authorizing them to be taken out of the country. If the parent is deceased, a copy of the death certificate will be required for check in at the airport.There is a sales tax of 15%. The tax applies to the purchase of most items and is paid by tourists and residents.Requirements: Birth certificate, Final divorce decree ( if applicable ) and Blood tests not older than 15 days.