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Playa el Palmar

Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo, Mexico
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Ranked #1 of 16 attractions in Ixtapa
Type: Beaches
Description: This former coconut and mango plantation is now the best beach in Ixtapa.
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edmonton
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

Probably the best place to be bothered. As soon as You get off the water taxi you are hassled to sit at their establishment or buy their goods. The beach facing the main land was the only one calm enough to swim in and was way too rough to snorkle on the coral side.

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Renton, Washington
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

long crescent, nice sand. A good beach to walk, nice and flat with plenty to look at along the way. There seems to be a lot of opportunity for para sailing, looks like fun!

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Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2013

Great location, but very hot sand. wide beach, great for walking, nice breeze, unlike a lot of other beaches we have been to.

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Irvine, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2013

The beach is a long cresent with beautifully maintained sand and few vendors so I found it tranquil and lovely. The surf at the south end of the beach is just right for those of us that don't like big waves and the surf at the north end is big enough for some surfboarding. All in all, a perfect beach.

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Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2013

This beach has excellent waves to play in, not to rough, but just enough to make it fun. Water is warm, plenty of beach room.

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Victoria, BC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2013

Fun waves, warm water, some undertow and rip tides so care is needed. Best parasailing in Mexico! We loved it.

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Chanhassen, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 18, 2012

Been going to Ixtapa for 19 years now - every evening we've sat and watched the sunset on this beach. Just the right length for walking end to end. Vendors are respectful and mostly the same from year to year - walking the beach every day to sell jewelery, scarves, pottery, fishing trips - almost everything. There are jet ski,... More

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Altona, Manitoba, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2012

This beach is a great walk in the mornings before it gets too hot. It's a 3.5 mile trip, rock to rock to rock (from one end of the beach to the other end and back). There a few vendors every day but not too many and they are polite and not overbearing. Parasailing, wave runners and other water activities... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 6, 2012

We love it. It is absolutely beautiful. Last visit was the calmest I have seen the waves and it was easier to swim. The waves can be a little tricky if you do not know how to maneuver them. The sand is wonderful and sometimes shelling is really good. Not a lucrative shelling beach. There is a lot of activity... More

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Calgary, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2012

Beautiful beach to walk, but it can be tough to swim if the waves are big

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