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The Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo and Troncones area is blessed with a number
of fabulous beaches of varying characteristics. Within Zihuatanejo
Bay and around Isla Ixtapa are general calm-watered stretches of
sand and coral ideal for the regular swimmer, snorkeler and water
sports enthusiast. The beaches of Ixtapa, Troncones, Playas Larga
and Blanca are somewhat wilder and unprotected, often with a heavy
surf in which the swimmer should exercise greater caution.
Browse Ixtapa Zihuatanejo featured recreational activities suggestions
Zihuatanejo Beaches
Fisherman's Walk on Playa Municipal
: Along the Municipal beach in front of town, Fisherman's walk
will take you from the Regional Museum beside the flood control
canal over to the Pier, past a multitude of shops and restaurants.
Playa La Ropa: Lying within Zihuatanejo
Bay, many consider La Ropa Zihuatanejo's finest beach. Lined with
hotels, bungalows and seafood restaurants, La Ropa beach offers
you water sports of all kinds: catamarans, parasailing, boogie boarding,
beach basketball, jet skis and even horseshoes!
La Madera Beach: Madera Beach is located
between the Municipal beach and the outcroppings between town and
La Ropa. The municipality built a walkway leading from Madera beach
across the rocky shore of the bay toward town. This special walk
affords some spectacular views to both sides of the bay and the
boat moorings in front of Playa Municipal.
Las Gatas: An excellent and protected
snorkeling beach accessible by boat from the Municipal Pier.
Ixtapa Beaches
Playa el Palmar: Ixtapa's
popular beach and hotel row offers swimming, watersports and many
other activities
Playa Linda: Located
about 10 minutes drive north of Ixtapa proper, Playa Linda offers
a nature preserve, horseback riding and a good surf spot.
Ixtapa Island - Ixtapa Island is
a snorkeler's paradise, with a number of great seafood restaurants,
beautiful coral beaches and winding paths affording a variety of
views.
North of Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo:
Troncones Beach and Manzanillo Bay:
The Troncones Beach community is located about 1/2 an hours' drive
to the north of Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo. Miles of white beach and plenty
of water and land activities.
Playa Majahua: A small
fishing village north of Troncones with a lovely beach and out-of-the-way
vacation spots.
Playa La Saladita:
A longboarder's paradise, La Saladita offers long stretches of beach
and one of the best left-point breaks on the coast.
South of Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo:
Barra and Laguna de Potosí. At
the end of Playa Larga lies Barra de Potosí, offering numerous
enramadas serving fresh seafood, and boat tours of the Potosí Lagoon
- an excellent birdwatching excursion.
Playa Larga/Playa Blanca. Miles of pristine,
white-sanded beach and long stretches of solitude. Great for horseback
riding.
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