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Ixtapa Island (Isla Ixtapa): Traveler Reviews

Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo, Mexico
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Ranked #2 of 16 attractions in Ixtapa
Type: Islands
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Description: Since its development in 1970, this island has become a man-made paradise and wildlife reserve.
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Salmon Arm, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Great”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 20, 2012

Great to swim and snorkel, it was calm clear water and you can snorkel either side of the island. You can take your own food and pay for a chair or buy food there and beer or whatever you want to drink. Everyone was very helpful telling us we can take a boat back from either side. Its worth spending a day there

Visited November 2012
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Chino Hills, California, United States
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Snorkeling”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 18, 2012

Came to the island to Snorkel. Friendly people and a great experience. Water was warm and clear and saw plenty of fish.

Visited December 2012
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Palo Alto, California
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“Great for a day trip”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 17, 2012

If you are staying somewhere in Ixtapa, charter a small boat (cheap with a local) and spend several hours on the island. There is great, incredibly fresh sea food & good snorkeling.

Visited June 2012
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medicine hat
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“Well worth seeing as I went there four times”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2012

Snorkelling was great and beach was great. Water was really warm. Beer was priced at about $3 as you had to have ones because the restaurants have all the chairs.

Visited November 2012
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SK
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“Ixtapa island”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2012

We took a tour from hotel, really nice snorkelling and great food. Was worthwhile to pay the little bit to have the snorkel guide. We snorkeled later on our own and then we knew where to go in the bay.

Visited November 2012
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