Ixtapa offers the perfect marriage of modern convenience and historical beauty. Discover the rustic streets of the flower market and dozens of quaint shops filled with local artisans selling Michoacan woodwork, Taxco silver, San Miguel metal work and Oaxaca pottery! After dark cantinas are alive with music while the town's restaurants serve a bounty of local and international fares. For the active vacationer, the area offers several golf courses and water sports are readily available.

Ixtapa is a government planned tourist zone that was established in the early 1970's and constructed on what was once a coconut plantation. The old town of Zihuatanejo is located just 15 minutes away from Ixtapa by car. Zihuatanejo retains the old fashioned charm of traditional Mexican culture and its main attraction is its well protected bay where boaters often spend the winter months moored in its peaceful clear waters. The bay offers various beaches for relaxation, recreation, dining, or simply enjoying the bundantly beautiful scenery.