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Beautiful Sandy Beach in Mexico with clouds in background
Beautiful Sandy Beach in Mexico with clouds in background

Discover Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa - Mexico

Golden Beaches. Artisan Markets.

Exciting Shore Excursions

Immerse yourself in authentic experiences with our Shore Excursions, expertly guided by locals.

Snapshots of Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa

A visual preview of the amazing sites that await you.

Ixtapa beach Ixtapa beach.
Man on a boat deep sea fishing is relaxing and waiting for the fish to come. Deep sea fishing.
Pile of Mexican sombrero hats Mexican sombrero hats.
tostadas de ceviche, mexican food Tostadas de ceviche.
Yellow Leopard grouper (Mycteroperca rosacea), in a shipwreck, reefs of the Sea of Cortez, Pacific ocean. Cabo Pulmo National Park, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Cousteau named it The world's aquarium. Dive below for colourful fish.

Travel Tips & Interesting Info

Uncover Hidden Gems & Fun Facts

Sunset at the beach. Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo, Mexico.

Famous For

Zihuatanejo, or Zihua for short, is a Pacific paradise known for its beautiful beaches, friendly people and laid-back vibe.

Traditional mexican breaded fish tacos also called ensenada on turquoise background

Exquisite Flavours

For lunch, fresh seafood tacos and pozole, a savoury local stew. This is a perfect opportunity to taste hand-picked tropical fruits from nearby orchards, too.

Playa la Ropa, Zihuatanejo,

Fun Facts

The longest beach in the area, Playa La Ropa (Clothes Beach), is named for a Spanish ship that once wrecked with its cargo of silks washing ashore.

Port Name & Location

Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Ship will ANCHOR OFFSHORE at this port.

Language

The local language is Spanish. Say "do you speak English?" in Spanish: "habla usted ingles?"

Time Zone

CST (Central Standard Time)
UTC/GMT -5 hours

Currency & Shopping

Mexican Peso (MXN)
Local crafts, jewellery and souvenirs.

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