Ixtapa All Inclusive Mexico Vacation Packages

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.

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Ixtapa Beaches

Playa Palmar
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.

Playa Linda
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.

Playa Coral (on Ixtapa Island)
A scuba divers delight, named for the abundance of coral formations.

Playa La Ropa
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.

Ixtapa Island
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.

Playa Las Gatas (Zihuatanejo Bay)
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.

Adventures in Ixtapa
Fishing

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.

Diving/Snorkeling

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.

Boating
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.