This beach in Ixtapa is frequented by the locals. Busses go back and forth all day for about sixty cents. Patio chairs, tables, and beach umbrellas can be rented for about $5 to $10 for the day. Get there early because the day ends at 5 p.m. There is one restaurant, La Langosta Loca, that...
The beach at Isla Ixtapa is Ixapa’s version of Playa Las Gatas in Zihuatanejo. It is very popular and filled with restaurants, beach chairs, umbrellas and families having a good time. Because it faces the bay and not the Pacific, the waves are almost nonexistent making snorkeling a primary...
This beautiful white sand beach is lined with all of the area’s big resorts. Resort-goers are plentiful, and the chairs set up along the beach are for them. There are public entrances to the beach, but they are not easy to find. The beach is also accessible by going through one of the resorts....
Ixtapa is the place to go for tennis and golf. There are two main golf courses in the resort area, Marina Ixtapa Golf Club, and Ixtapa Club de Golf Palma Real. Not only do they each have a full 18 holes, they also sport tennis courts and swimming pools. This can be a fun day for the entire family,...
When the kids are tired of the beach or the hotel doesn’t have a pool, this aquatic amusement park is there for a great day of family fun. Located near Ixtapa’s Playa Palomar and between the golf courses, it includes waterslides, tube rides, toboggans and other things to enjoy. Cool off on a...