Guide to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Troncones and the State of Guerrero, Mexico

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Mexico Vacation Guide

Scuba Diving and Snorkeling sites and resources for Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Come to Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo Mexico and dive into a new world to see extraordinary life forms with the most unusual shapes and colors living together in sea filtered sunlight. Our sea bottom is part of the southwestern coastal plain, which contains structures of volcanic rock and accumulations of marine sediment. In structures farther off the coast you find blocks of granite and rock surrounded by colorful fish. There are also beautiful underwater cliffs, round hills, palisades and some remarkable undersea caves.

Dive Sites
Ixtapa Island Punta Ixtapa Islas Blancas Sacramento	La Majahua Zihuatanejo Bay Punta Garrobo and Rocas Bravo Morros del Potosi
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Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo have more than 50 popular dive sites close by. There are a number of diving certification schools offering basic to specialized training along with excursions and equipment. Zihuatanejo Bay alone has 7 sites, some with small waves and shallow water perfect for snorkeling. For scuba diving you will need special equipment, adequate training, certified guides and good health.

The influence of the currents from California to the north and Costa Rica to the south bring us an extraordinary variety of marine life. Some aquatic species can be observed year round while others travel with the cooler and warmer water. Please dive safely and take these simple precautions:

Never dive alone
Be sure that your equipment is always in perfect condition
Do not dive if you have heart or respiratory problems
Do not fly for at least 12 hours after diving
Follow all your instructor or guide's directions
Practice ecological diving

For your diving safety Ixtapa has it's own hyberbaric oxygen chamber in the Marine Hospital.

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