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Playa Linda

Ixtapa, Mexico
Ranked #9 of 13 attractions in Ixtapa
3.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Activities: Horseback riding
Description: Beach with a family atmosphere featuring a cycling/inline skating path along the marina.
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Cologne, Germany
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

this beach is a bit more low profile, used more by locals. More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

I'd hate to have to spend a week on this side of the beach. Stay in the Hotel Zone. More

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california
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Not much to buy or see here, except for the crocodiles which are in a very small spot near the market. More

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Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

If you are going to Ixtapa, you must check out Playa Linda. There are lots of little shops and the pier to the Island. The plam trees are quite nice for a picture. More

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canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

Went there by taxi, no idea what to expect, told driver (Jesus) to pick us up in 1.5 hrs. met this mini tour guide who kept inviting us over to his bar, Frederick was his name, the one with the yellow table cloths he kept saying,Langosta something or other. Very mild mannered and sociable. Introduced us to a local oyster... More

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Sylvan Lake, AB
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

This place has a ton of stuff to see, however, there is quite a bit of garbage laying around. We saw the crocs there, it was very cool and very safe as well More

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Shoreview, Minnesota
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2012

Huge crocs rest in the sun (behind the fence) along with turtles, iguanas, beautiful birds. Some tourist items here at lower prices than in Ixtapa. More

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Sartell, Minnesota
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2012

Wasn't impressed. Gaters were the hilight. Thought there was a refuge for the gaters and turtles. More

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Victoria, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012
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Small flea market. Dirty. Alligator and Iguana habitat. Very interesting to see. More

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Minnesota
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012

We biked here and checked out the alligators. Nothing special. More shopping... More

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