Activities and Recreation
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo is priviledged to sit on the Pacific coast of Mexico where the waters are forever caressingly warm, where Zihuatanejo Bay provides a series of sheltered and safe beaches and where, outside the bay, one can enjoy more wild ocean vistas and powerful surf all year round. This makes for a tremendously wide range of water and beach sports that are the favorite activities in this area. At any given moment along the beaches lining Zihuatanejo Bay and Ixtapa's ocean frontage, you can see happy vacationers enjoying parasailing, water skiing, banana boats, diving & snorkeling, boogie boarding or simply wallowing in the sand and surf as the sun basks their skin. Zihuatanejo area activities also include big and small game sportfishing, surfing (with convenient breaks for both long and short boarders), kayaking and bird watching in the nearby lagoons and mangrove wetlands, beachcombing along miles of white-sanded beaches, mountain biking, beach and trail horseback riding, yoga classes, seminars and retreats, visits to nearby villages, museums, art galleries and a number of live music venues that draw people increasingly to this area. And don't forget the Zihuatanejo International Guitar Festival that's held every spring - a whole week of guitar music to enjoy! |
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Featured Activities, Tours and Recreation in Zihuatanejo
Our list of featured recreational facilities, providers and suggestions for your vacation in Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo and Troncones - cruises, tours, kayaking and more Annual Zihuatanejo International Guitar Festival
The Zihuatanejo International Guitar Festival is a week-long event taking place every spring. The entire town is full of music when invited international guitarists from all across the globe gather to play in several area venues simultaneously. Golfing in Ixtapa
Ixtapa has two excellent golf courses, the Palma Real Golf and Tennis Club, an 18 hole Robert Trent Jones Jr. design, and the new Marina Ixtapa Golf Course. Horseback Riding
Riding the beach on horseback is a great way to spend the day and get to know the area... Museum of Archaeology
The "Museo Arqueologico de la Cost Grande" contains a good collection of local artifacts as well as extensive maps and information Music in Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo
Where to go for live music and dancing in Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo Take a break...
Word games, cryptic puzzles, jigsaw puzzles with regional Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo themes, and more amusements Ixtapa Swim with Dolphins Swim with Dolphins in Ixtapa, Mexico and make your vacation truly unforgettable. Choose from any of 3 dolphin encounter programs and discover the wonders of one-to-one contact with these wonderful creatures. Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Tours
Book the tours of your choice for your vacation in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo: sail and snorkel, zip-line canopy tour, dolphin tours, countryside and cultural tours, Ixtapa Zihuatanejo highlights, tours to Patzcuaro, Morelia and Acapulco... Delfiniti Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
Swim with dolphins, encounter with dolphins in Ixtapa, Mexico Only by Horseback
Horseback riding tours and countryside tours at Playa Larga and Barra de Potosi. English spoken SOB Beach Volleyball Vacations
South Of the Border (SOB) Volleyball Vacations annually hosts Beach Volleyball Tournaments over a span of two weeks on the beaches of Ixtapa, with a Men's/Women's Doubles tournament and a 4x4 coed tournament. Each weekly tournament draws over 100 players from all over the world from pros to beginners. Visit site for registration details or call 888.SOB.TRIP (toll free from U.S.) Skydive Ixtapa
Skydiving instruction and adventures on Playa el Palmar, Ixtapa. Individual and tandem parachute dives. 25 years of experience. Operating out of Carlos 'n' Charlies in Ixtapa. | Community Forums and Announcements Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Hotels and Vacation Rentals Real Estate in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Special Events Calendar for Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Plan that Fantastic Cruise Vacation Transportation Services - Car rentals, taxis, gas stations About the Annual San Jeronimito River Regatta - Every year in October, local boating and rafting enthusiasts get ready for the Annual San Jeronimito River Regatta...
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