Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo: Two Mexican Beach Paradises
Mexico has so much coastline, it is no wonder it is world famous for its beaches. But I didn't realize how charming some of these beach towns could be until I traveled there this past March. I took my mom, whom had never been to Mexico, and she and I explored the sleepy streets of the fishing village of Zihuatanejo (or Zihua). We shopped for shoes in little markets, ate lunch at a vegan cafe, strolled along the dock for a majestic view of the harbor and dined at mezcal focused restaurant along the beach walk. We even ate a torchlit dinner on the sand at Viceroy Zihuatanejo and took a sunset cruise to admire the Pacific waters and stunning coastline.
But we stayed in Ixtapa, at the breathtaking Capella Resort Ixtapa, where we could admire the ocean from our private infinity pool, the terrace bar, their open air restaurants or even from our luxurious bed. We also took a boat to Isla Ixtapa for snorkeling and beachtime. There's so much more to say about these amazing Mexican paradises but watch the video and then just GO.
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Some of the main beaches in Mexico we considered:
Akumal Beach
Cacaluta - Huatulco
Cannery Beaches - Cabo San Lucas
Celestun - Merida
Chan Yu Yum - Puerto Aventuras
Chileno Beach - Cabo San Lucas
Destiladeras Beach - La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
Divorce beach - Cabo San Lucas
El Anclote - Punta de Mita
El Mirador - Cozumel
Ensenada Grande - La Paz
Fatima Bay - Puerto Aventuras
Forum Beach Cancun
Half Moon Bay - Akumal
Isla Pasion - Cozumel
La Entrega - Huatulco
La Playa Xpuha
Lagunas de Chacahua Parque Nacional - Puerto Escondido
Mahahual Beach
Majahuitas Beach
Maya Chan Beach - Mahahual
Mayan Beach - Tulum
Medano Beach - Cabo San Lucas
Nikki Beach - Cabo San Lucas
Nuevo Vallarta Beach
Omni Beach - Puerto Aventuras
Paamul Beach
Palm Beach - Todos Santos
Parque Los Fundadores - Playa del Carmen
Playa Bacocho - Puerto Escondido
Playa Balandra - La Paz
Playa Buenavista - Troncones
Playa Cabo Bello - Cabo San Lucas
Playa Caracol - Cancun
Playa Carrizalillo - Puerto Escondido
Playa Chac Mool - Cancun
Playa Chen Rio - Cozumel
Playa Coral - Puerto Escondido
Playa Coral - Zihuatanejo
Playa Corona - Cozumel
Playa de los Muertos - Puerto Vallarta
Playa de San Martin - Cozumel
Playa del Amor - Cabo San Lucas
Playa Delfines - Cancun
Playa El Cielo - Cozumel
Playa el Palmar - Zihuatanejo
Playa El Tecolote - La Paz
Playa Entrega - Huatulco
Playa Gaviota Azul - Cancun
Playa La Bocana - Huatulco
Playa la Ropa - Zihuatanejo
Playa Langosta - Cancun
Playa Larga - Zihuatanejo
Playa Las Gatas - Zihuatanejo
Playa las Gemelas - Puerto Vallarta
Playa Las Viudas - Cabo San Lucas
Playa Linda - Cancun
Playa Linda - Zihuatanejo
Playa Los Camarones - Puerto Vallarta
Playa Los Cerritos - Todos Santos
Playa Marinero - Puerto Escondido
Playa Marlin - Cancun
Playa Mazunte
Playa Mezcalitos - Cozumel
Playa Mia Grand Beach Park - Cozumel
Playa Mismaloya
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Playa Norte - Isla Mujeres
Playa Organo - Huatulco
Playa Palancar - Cozumel
Playa Paraiso - Tulum
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Playa Pichilingue - La Paz
Playa Principal - Puerto Escondido
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Playa Quieta - Zihuatanejo
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Playa San Francisco - Cozumel
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Playa Vista Hermosa - Zihuatanejo
Playa Zicatela - Puerto Escondido
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Punta Coco Beach - Holbox Island
Punta De Mita - Puerto Vallarta
Punta Lobos - Todos Santos
Punta Morena - Cozumel
Punta Sur Eco Beach Park - Cozumel
Santa Maria Beach - Cabo San Lucas
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Xcacel Beach - Riviera Maya
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Yaya Beach - Mahahual
Ziggy Beach - Tulum
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Thing to do in ZIHUANTANEJO Mexico | Alternative Travel Guide 2018
Guerrero Mexico has always been on my list of places to go and things to see. The state is beautiful, and doesn't get too many visitors besides Acapulco. We spent a weekend exploring this area, and here is our list of top things to do in Zihuantanejo.
The Fish Market
Every morning at 7:30am down by the basketball court on Paseo del Pescador street, the fishermen lay our their catch for local restaurant owners to purchase for the day. It's a pretty busy spot that early in the morning, and makes for a great way to grab some good photos and start your day.
The Christ Statue
Playa las Gatas is one of the most famous beaches in Zihuatanejo. Here, you come relax and take in the setting sun over the Pacific, and enjoy a drink at any of the beach bars that line the coast. Just off the break water there is a hidden underwater statue of Jesus, with arms outstretched just a few meters below the surface. You can rent snorkels, masks, and fins. Swim out to the buoy attached to his arm and get a view of this interesting attraction
Pozoleria Santa Prisca
Every Thursday this restaurant opens to serve this extremely traditional soup to whoever is brave enough to wait in line. Even if you've tried it before... you have to try it here. This is some of the best Pozole I've had in Mexico. Chili, corn, chicken, it's delicious. You can make reservations to beat the line. We recommend doing it.
El Partenon de Negro Durazo
This abandoned party house was owned by a corrupt police chief who used tax dollars to build it. He picked a beautiful location overlooking Playa la Ropa, contructed a greek style mansion, called it El Partenon, and then went to jail a few years later. It is now in incredible shape after been abandoned for several decades, and worth checking out (by appointment). It really is a special and unique attraction
Mezcalerias
One of my absolute favourite drinks world wide is Mezcal. With thousands of varieties, a very interesting history, and lots of establishments devoted solely to it... You have to spend some time in one of the many mezcalerias in Zihuatanejo, Mexico.
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Best Mexico resorts 2018: YOUR Top 10 resorts in Mexico
What are the best Mexico resorts in 2018? Travelers review and rate the resorts on various travel websites, and we compiled the data to rank them. Check the most popular and the best rated resorts in Mexico.
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Some of the main resorts in Mexico we considered:
Villa del Sol Resort
Viceroy Riviera Maya
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Rosewood San Miguel de Allende
Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa
Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun
The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun
Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita
Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun
NIZUC Resort and Spa
El Dorado Royale, by Karisma
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
El Dorado Maroma, by Karisma
Zoetry Paraiso de La Bonita
Grand Velas Los Cabos
Las Ventanas al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort
Secrets The Vine Cancun
The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort
One & Only Palmilla
Grand Residences Riviera Cancun
The Resort at Pedregal
Grand Solmar Land's End Resort & Spa
Le Blanc Spa Resort
Excellence Playa Mujeres
Beloved Playa Mujeres
Rosewood Mayakoba
Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya
Imanta Resort
Chileno Bay Resort & Residences
Excellence Riviera Cancun
Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso
Grand Sunset Princess All Suites Resort
The Royal Suites Punta de Mita
Casa Velas
Hotel Esencia
La Zebra Colibri Boutique Hotel
Heaven at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya
Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort
The Royal Playa del Carmen
Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort
Playacar Palace
Hyatt Ziva Cancun
Marival Residences Luxury Resort
Royal Service at Paradisus Cancun
Velas Vallarta
Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun
Sunset Plaza Beach Resort & Spa
Blue Diamond Luxury Boutique Hotel
Generations Riviera Maya by Karisma
Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel & Romantic Getaway
Isla Mujeres Palace
Desire Riviera Maya Pearl Resort
Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Perla
Hyatt Zilara Cancun
Sun Palace
El Dorado Sensimar Riviera Maya
Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta
Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya
Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya
Cozumel Palace
Azul Beach Resort Riviera Maya
El Dorado Seaside Suites
Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos Beach Resort
Royal Service at Paradisus La Perla
Hard Rock Hotel Cancun
TRS Yucatan Hotel
The Explorean Cozumel
Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa
Marquis Los Cabos All-Inclusive Resort & Spa
JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa
Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun
Villa La Estancia Beach Resort & Spa Riviera Nayarit
Pueblo Bonito Rose Resort & Spa
Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
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Best beaches in Mexico, this video breaks down the top 10 beaches available in the beautiful country of Mexico.
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The best beaches in Mexico are definitely Cancun beaches or Tulum beaches, but to find the best beaches in Cancun Mexico you're going to have to look a little further than basic tourist beaches, a trip to the best beaches in Cozumel Mexico might give you a surprise as these beaches can be breathtaking.
Lots of people ask which is better Cancun vs Cabo and I'd give it to Cancun every time. If you're looking for a hidden beach Mexico then we'd suggest you go to Balandra beach.
The best snorkeling in Mexico is all around you, although a specific Mexico beach that is located in Tulum is my favorite, other than that any Gulf of Mexico beaches provides great snorkeling opportunities.
The best beach in Mexico is located in Tulum, you have to visit.
The best swimming beaches in Mexico, in my opinion, are in Cancun for the calm crystal clear water and calm sand. Any beach along that coastline would qualify as the best beach in Cancun, however, finding the least busy would be your best bet.
The best beaches in Mexico for families would also be in Tulum and they would be my recommended list of the best beaches to visit in Mexico.
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Best Ixtapa All Inclusive Resorts
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THese are our reviews of the best All inclusive resorts in Ixtapa Mexico
Some of the best Ixtapa All Inclusive Resorts include:
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Ixtapa Pacifica Resort
Barcelo Ixtapa All Inclusive Resort
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The Top 5 Beaches in Mexico
Canadians love Mexico’s beaches! Travelweek sat down with Rodrigo Esponda, Regional Director for North America for the Mexico Tourism Board, to find out his picks for the best five beaches in the country.
Mexico Top Ten Things To Do, by Donna Salerno Travel
Mexico Top Ten Things To Do, is a tour of the most popular activities and highlights.
Mexico has an amazing history, interesting culture and delicious food. It is a popular vacation destination for many.
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Beaches in and around Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa, Mexico (Best viewed in HD quality)
This is a short drone video of the beaches in and around Zihuatanejo, Mexico.
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