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The resort town of Ixtapa, on the central Pacific coast, dazzles visitors with its top-notch amenities and miles of beaches. Relax, swim, snorkel, dive, fish, explore caves or go skydiving. Try golfing at a course on a nature reserve - with alligators! Children and adults alike can swim with dolphins at Delfiniti. Nightlife includes the popular Carlos 'n' Charlie's, Senor Frog's and other bars and clubs. The neighboring town of Zijuatanejo offers more beaches and an archaeological museum.
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“Second visit just as Amazing as the first!”

Club Med Ixtapa Pacific

5 of 5 stars
Trips4MeVancouver_BC
Vancouver, BC
Nov 18, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

We loved our vacation at Club Med Ixtapa so much last year that we decided to go there again! And we don't typically go to the same resorts for our vacations. But this resort and the fantastic staff...more

“Best trip ever!”

Club Med Ixtapa Pacific

5 of 5 stars
SalsaMom
Edmonton, Canada
Nov 17, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

We are a family of five with three kids ( ages 7, 5 and 2). We travelled to Club Med Ixtapa for two weeks with extended family (my parents, my brother and his wife with no kids). I can't even begin to...more

“Club Med Ixtapa Pacific. Only 365 days until we return!”

Club Med Ixtapa Pacific

4 of 5 stars
tanq5491
Snowmass Village, Co
Nov 17, 2009

From the greeting at reception to the farewell by the staff at departure our experience was wonderful. All employees we encountered were helpful and genuinely friendly. The tennis program was...more

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