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Your
guide to quality accommodation throughout Mexico - Ixtapa (Zihuatanejo
& Surrounding Areas)
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| Zihuatanejo (aka:
Zihuatanejo de Azueta) is located in the municipality of José Azueta
in the state of Guerrero on the Pacific Coast of Mexico about 240 km (approximately
145 miles) northwest of Acapulco. The modern tourist resort of Ixtapa is
only 5 km away. Zihuatanejo is the seat of government for the municipality
and the principal community in the region. Ixtapa is a government-planned
tourist resort that was begun in the early 1970s and constructed on what
was once a coconut plantation and mangrove estuary. The approximate population
of Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa is 85,000 inhabitants (source: National Institute
of Statistics, Geography, and Data Processing, INEGI).
An old-world Mexican fishing
village nestled around a small bay dotted with beautiful protected beaches
and no high rises, residents of Zihuatanejo hope its location at the water's
edge will not discourage tourists who fear the occurrence of tidal waves.
Zihuatanejo has the old-fashioned charm of traditional Mexican culture.
It is a town that sprang up from a handful of families who were mostly
fishermen. Fishing continues to be a way of life for a large number of
families, and the increasing popularity of the area as a sportfishing destination
has given new impetus to their livelihood. |
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 The
name Zihuatanejo is from the Nahuatl "Cihuatlán", meaning "the place
of women" because it was a matriarchal society. In pre-Columbian times,
the Tarascan leader Calzonzin settled in the area and constructed the rock
barrier on Playa Las Gatas (named for the harmless whiskered sharks found
there) to provide a sheltered swimming area and harbor for the women and
children, and that barrier continues to protect the beach to this day.
With the arrival of the Spanish, the name Cihuatlan was transformed first
into Cihuatlán and then into Ciguatanejo. Zihuatanejo’s current
name form has only been in use for the past couple of centuries.
The Spanish Conquistadores
believed Cihuatlán to be a land to the northwest with beautiful
Amazon women, gold, and precious gems, and perhaps another name for the
Seven Cities of Cibola.
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Barcelo
Beach Resort All Inclusive Ixtapa
Rising above El Palmar Beach,
the Barcelo Ixtapa Beach Resort All Inclusive is located in Ixtapa, Mexico,
six kilometers from the charming village of Zihuatanejo. On-site
restaurants include the Veranda, an informal venue where international
dishes are served. Don Quijote is a specialty restaurant where gourmet
Spanish cuisine is prepared within its elegant surroundings. Swim-up and
poolside bars offer convenience amid the outdoor pool's lively atmosphere.
Hotel staff offers fax and photocopying services, and the 500- person multi-function
room can be divided into four separate spaces. Dial-up Internet access
is available in public areas. Other recreational offerings include pool
games and contests, three tennis courts and a children's play area. An
on-site dive shop teaches scuba diving and offers certification. The children's
club for youngsters aged 5-12 offers supervised indoor and outdoor activities,
and nightly live performances of Mexican and international music provides
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Hotel
Posada Real Ixtapa Drinks Inclusive Ixtapa
The Hotel Posada Real Ixtapa
Drinks Inclusive is a new and exciting resort hotel on the Pacific Coast.
It blends the comfort and excitement of a modern development with the primitive
beauty of unspoiled beaches and the charm and tranquility of Zihuatanejo,
an authentic Mexican fisherman's village. In Ixtapa you can do your own
thing, relax on the beach, practice all kinds of sports or enjoy the nightlife
till the wee hours of the morning. For those who want to be where the action
is but prefer the comfort and intimacy of a small hotel with Mexican flavor,
the Hotel Posada Real Ixtapa Drinks Inclusive is the place to stay.
The guest rooms are appointed with a contemporary, Mexican décor
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Dorado
Pacifico Ixtapa
The beachfront Dorado Pacifico
Hotel is located on Palmar Beach in Ixtapa, Mexico, five kilometers from
the colonial town of Zihuatanejo. Isla de Ixtapa, accessed by boat, is
located one kilometer from this property. Six on-site restaurants and bars
include the sunlit La Cascada Café that serves breakfast buffets
and à la carte lunches and dinners. Coco-La Palm Restaurant prepares
regional and international cuisine, and hosts nightly live music.
The Dorado Pacifico Hotel features 285 air-conditioned guestrooms located
in an 11-story tower. All rooms boast ocean-view private balconies with
a table and two chairs, minibars, coffeemakers and satellite television.
Sunny décor echoes seaside color schemes with pale-yellow and aqua-blue
accents, and tiled floors. |
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Las
Brisas Ixtapa
Las Brisas Ixtapa, accessed
via a private hilltop entrance, stands along secluded Villahermosa Beach,
and is within walking distance of shops, restaurants and entertainment
in Ixtapa, Mexico. Zihuatanejo, known for its music festivals, is located
five kilometers from this property. Mexican and International cuisine
is served at Bellavista Restaurant, while El Mexican Restaurant is known
for its wood-beamed décor and banyan tree-shaded courtyard seating.
Portofino transports diners from the Mexican Riviera to the Italian Riviera
with mood lighting, hand-painted scenes of Italian countryside and fine
Italian cuisine. This property's staffed business center provides high-speed
Internet access, printers, photocopying and fax services. The resort offers
recreation at four lighted tennis courts, and guests can swim or play volleyball
at the beach or in the main pool. In all, this resort offers four separate
pools. |
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All
Inclusive Qualton Ixtapa
The All Inclusive Qualton
Ixtapa faces Ixtapa Island, and is located three kilometers from Ixtapa,
Mexico. Aztlán Ecological Reservation stands 20 meters from this
property. Complimentary breakfasts are offered each morning. The
Villa Linda Restaurant prepares international buffets, Hola Ola offers
late-night music and dancing, and a swim-up bar serves cooling beverages.
Dial-up Internet access and multi-purpose function rooms accommodate are
featured. One outdoor pool caters to adults and a second pool contains
a children's section. Water sports include kayaking and sailing, while
land sports include tennis and volleyball. The hotel offers bicycles for
exploring Ixtapa. The resort features 150 guestrooms in 11 two-story
buildings. Balconies or patios are furnished with a small tables and chairs,
and offer garden views. |
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Park
Royal All Inclusive Ixtapa
The Park Royal Ixtapa invites
you to an unforgettable stay on the beautiful Bahia del Palmar beach, where
the waters of the Pacific Ocean, the soft tropical breezes and the magnificent
sunsets contribute to a fascinating experience. It is easy to reach this
centrally located and renowned hotel, which is only 27 kilometers from
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo's International Airport and only 7 kilometers from the
lovely fishing village of Zihuatanejo, which you will want to visit for
its quaintness, delicious food, and the warmth of its people. The guest
rooms all have an ocean view and they are equipped with a full range of
amenities, as well as a balcony from which to take in the view. |
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Tesoro
Ixtapa
The Tesoro Ixtapa is a hotel
located right on a great stretch of beach, at the center of all the activities
that Ixtapa has to offer. Recently remodeled, the hotel is also close to
the marina, and championship golf. Shopping and entertainment venues are
close. Overlooking the Pacific, La Mar offers an international buffet and
a la carte dining. Pelicanos serves casual fare poolside while El Meson
offers traditional Mexican dishes. The 171 guestrooms are beautifully
appointed, and equipped with a balcony or a patio. These rooms all have
a great selection of amenities, including a safety deposit box and satellite
TV. The Tesoro Ixtapa boasts a magnificent restaurant. |
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