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Don’t tell Sammy Haggar, but it’s time for Cabo to go aside. I say that not just to burn the fire of the favorite beach of many Americans; The figures make it back in more than one way.
It is not exactly a well -maintained secret that Cabo’s Resorts can be outrageously expensive. That is a statistics.
The next one is one New report Show how a lesser-known beach outing loaded with all-inclusive resorts no longer has room (s).
With an impressive 84.6 occupancy rateTogether with one 40% increase in travel packagesThe paradisal coasts of the Ixtapa side of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo have become the most trendy vacation spot in Mexico.
You see, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is perhaps a mouthful, and yes, that is the endless sensational food that you can enjoy in advance, but it is only Ixtapa that has become a hotspot compared to neighboring Zihuatenajo (“Zihua”), and many fewer visitors.
I was pleased to visit Ixtapa last winter. No lie – it’s now My favorite beach destination in Mexico (and I have seen a lot of Mexico)!
If you are tired of the same-o-your-o and are looking for something new, Ixtapa is the place for you.
Hidden islands? Secret ruins? Cabo and Cancun can’t say that …
IXTAPA> Zihua: Has the script turned around?
Everyone who has been digging in travel news in recent years has certainly seen “Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo” on the must visitors of several Mexico, including ours.
Of New flights And more hype, it has actually been Zihua that has been specifically emphasized as a wonderful, authentic coastal village without the glitter of typical beach resorts.
But Ixtapa says: “Hold my stuck” Cerveza‘And having a moment alone and I am a bit up to it because my girlfriend and I had several conversations here after our recent visit about buying an apartment.
So if you could do us a favor and visit you to after We buy, that would be greatly appreciated because the house prices are too good to be true!
Just kidding of course. Do what you want and know that it is not only $ 57,000 apartments that are super affordable here; It is also the resorts on the beach.
Whether the Ixtapa side is really better than the Zihua side is under discussion, but the edge of Ixtapa is more resorts and I loved every second of my vacation.
According to TripadvisorThese are the 5 favorite all-inclusive resorts of travelers in Ixtapa:
- Qualton Club Ixtapa
- Emporio Ixtapa
- Sunscape Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa
- Club Med Ixtapa Pacific
- Hotel Fontan Ixtapa
I stayed in Barcelo Ixtapa Beach Resort, which goes $ 153 a night in June. Read all about my stay here.
Blue-flag beaches and a secret island only $ 5 to reach
Between the two cities there are numerous blue flag -certified beaches to visit, some of which are chased by luxury resorts.
My favorite was Playa El Palmar – Really one of the most beautiful beaches I have visited and you don’t have to worry Sargassum Invasions Restroy your beach days here.
But the beach that I recommend even more, is Isla Ixtapa, a place where countless Barcelo guests with whom I mixed had no idea that existed.
Offshore from Playa Linda, another beautiful beach, you jump on board a fast ride on the very official (wink, wink) water taxi for just a few dollars plus a tip.
Although Isla Ixtapa is a bit rocky, it really feels like a private ase, because most tourists do not leave the site of their chosen resort.
Snorkel the crystal clear water full of a range of water life and kick back in the shade with a cheap Mexican beer in hand and what the freshly made “catch of the day” entails.
Ask for Carlos for El Indio. He speaks English and will set up with snorkeling equipment, Sunblock and everything else you need.
Tulum who? Ixtapa’s ruins are the best kept secret of Mexico
If Ixtapa has one blemish, it is the state in which he is located, Guerrero. The US Department of Foreign Affairs classifies Guerrero as a level 4: no travel destination, but Ixtapa and Zihua are exceptions to the rule.
There is no report of both city in the travel advice. That said, Ixtapas Xihuacan (aka “la chole”) Is about 40 minutes outside the city limits, so many tourists are probably put off Level 4 Status.
The site dates 3000 years and is free to come in. As soon as you arrive, you will discover a museum of artifacts used by different cultures, including clay pyramids and a MESO -American Ball Court.
Go with a safe and TripAdvisor-approved Tour Xihuacan Culture and Archaeology Tour.
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