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Visiting Ixtapa, Mexico


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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11 Things to Do

44 Restaurants

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
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Low
Precip
Nov
87°F 30°C
71°F 21°C
1 in 3 cm
Dec
85°F 29°C
67°F 19°C
0 in 0 cm
Jan
85°F 29°C
65°F 18°C
1 in 2 cm
Feb
84°F 28°C
65°F 18°C
0 in 0 cm
Mar
84°F 28°C
65°F 18°C
0 in 1 cm
Apr
84°F 28°C
67°F 19°C
0 in 0 cm
Extended Forecast
Sunday
Nov 8
Hi:
87°F 30°C
Lo:
69°F 20°C
Monday
Nov 9
Hi:
89°F 31°C
Lo:
71°F 21°C
Tuesday
Nov 10
Hi:
89°F 31°C
Lo:
71°F 21°C

Reviews you can trust

Casa Candiles

5 of 5 stars
Portland, OR
Nov 4, 2009

Roberto and his staff were very accommodating to my husband and I. We had no idea what to expect and all of our expectations were blown out of the water. It was a little rainy during our stay, but...more

Capella Ixtapa

Nov 2, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

Spent our honeymoon at Capella and everything was perfect. Genuinely friendly and attentative staff, perfect setting with the best views and a zen vibe throughout the hotel. more

Club Med Ixtapa Pacific

Nov 2, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

Wow. This place is truly amazing. We got there and they already had refreshments ready for us. The food is one of the best things about this resort. Gourmet to say the least. The GOs are always...more

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