Come to Ixtapa for two enchanting vacations in one! Nearby, the quaint fishing village of Zihuatanejo is only four miles to the south. While Zihuatanejo is tiny, Ixtapa is a modern, unparalleled resort town created from the ground up. Travel Mexico and discover two destinations which offer remarkable surroundings with the flourishing waves of the Pacific to the west, and the magnificent Sierra Madre del Sur mountain chain to the east. Visit one of our resort hotels in Ixtapa Mexico to unwind and relax at two of the most stunning beach destinations in this vibrant country.

Ixtapa enjoys a semi-tropical climate year round with temperatures ranging from 23 to 33 degrees Celsius (73-93 Fahrenheit). Summer highs are in the low 90s and winter highs are in the upper 80s. Rainy season is from June through September, but showers are usually brief and normally at night, so the sun shines nearly every day.

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If you are thinking of buying properties in the Ixtapa real estate market it is most likely you are asking yourself ?What?s happing in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo?? Cultural events are an important consideration for anyone looking for Mexico Real Estate; fishing, surfing, cheerleading tournaments, cultural celebrations, great food – Ixtapa offers a wide variety of events and activities for people of all tastes, as this sample of events from the past year shows.

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo welcomed the year with a spectacular display of fireworks. At exactly 11:59:50 on December 31st, 2008, a 15-minute-long show of continuous fireworks began, with shapes of chrysanthemums and the traditional ?castles in the air.? The incredible display could be enjoyed from various beaches in Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa ? a real bonus for anyone considering Ixtapa Beachfront Real Estate. More than 100 different restaurants and hotels offered wine, liquors and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo?s famous cooking traditions to visitors and residents who celebrated the New Year here.

One of the advantages of Mexico Beachfront Real Estate is the sea and all the activities and adventure it offers. At the beginning of May Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo hosted the 26th International Sailfish Tournament, which included marlins as well. Ixtapa is internationally recognized as one of the best destinations for sport fishing ? during this season Sailfish in the area can reach up to 175 pounds.
Almost immediately following the fishing tournament, the city hosted the 15th National Cheerleading Championship, organized by the Asociacion Nacional de Porristas (National Cheerleading Association). The event welcomed more than 1000 participants from universities throughout the country. The Association is recognized on an international level, having participated in competitions such as ?The United States All Star Federation?, ?The International All Star Federation?, ?The International All Star Federation for cheer and dance teams? and the ?Australian All Star Cheerleading Federation.? Likewise the competition was judged by an international panel.

Last year, from September 18th to 21st, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo also hosted the Latin-American Surfing Tournament, a six-star competition (the highest possible category in surfing championships), and the most important competition of its type in Latin America. This was made possible by the logistic support, planning and organization of various local and national organizations, and by the ideal conditions in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. The city welcomed more than 100 participants from various countries including Costa Rica, Colombia, Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Panama, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. The competition took place on ?El Palmar? beach in Ixtapa, one of the most ideal places for surfing not only in Mexico but also in the world.

While Ixtapa Real Estate already offers excellent airline access to most major American airports, with easy connections to many other locations, recently a milestone was reached when the first direct flight was made from Canada to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. This is excellent news for Canadians thinking of Retiring in Mexico, or just finding a home away from home in an top-quality beachfront resort destination.

The first direct flight from Canada came from Calgary, offered by the Canadian airline, Westjet.

The village of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo has recently been revitalized as one of the most popular sport fishing destinations in Mexico. Schools of abundant game fish inhabit these waters. The most abundant species is the Pacific Sailfish which is available all year long. Vacationing and retiring anglers often purchase vacation properties and condos to enjoy the extraordinary fishing on a regular basis. Your local Mexico Realtor can provide you with a list of properties for sale or rent.

Anglers can expect to have more than a dozen opportunities per day with these hard fighting billfish during peak months. Much larger sizes and harder to find are Blue and Black Marlin, which come into the area from January through July. These giant members of the billfish family average 300-400 lbs, but marlin over 1000 lbs have been landed.

Offshore species also includes the delicious and beautiful Dorado (mahi-mahi) as well as yellow fin tuna that can exceed 300 pounds. Many local restaurants will prepare your catch of the day in an authentic Mexican dish. Inshore angling is just as inviting. World record Roosterfish prowl the beaches and nearby rocky lairs. Anglers fishing inshore can expect to catch snook, pompano, rainbow runners, bonito, snapper, grouper and a host of other fish.

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo has deep ocean water just minutes from the bay and favorable currents allow larger numbers of game fish to migrate along these waters throughout the year. The nutrient rich inshore water carries huge amounts of baitfish and the area teems with marine life. The sport fishing is fantastic and accessible shortly after leaving the dock.

First time anglers and families with smaller children enjoy the normally gentle seas. Visitors can rent a wide variety of boats from the sleek 25 foot super-pangas to the high-tech 35 foot Cabo yacht. Charter prices range from 210.00 USD per day for a ?super-panga? to a high range of 700 USD per day for the top of the line luxury Yachts. Your local Mexico real estate agent can provide more information about things to do and see in Ixtapa Zihuatenejo.

Tag & release was introduced to the captains and crews in 1994. Each year more and more crews participate and several have been recognized internationally for their conservation efforts. This area is also home to the ?Ixtapa Zihuatanejo total Tag & Release tournament? designed to increase awareness of the conservation effort of marine life. The tournament consists of both an inshore and an offshore division and both are recognized as qualifying events for the international Game fish Associations Invitational Tournament.

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo deserves its reputation as being ?Twice as Pleasing?. The incredibly beautiful weather, calm seas, huge populations of game fish, experienced captains, well equipped boats, internationally recognized sport fishing tournaments, and value driven pricing makes the area attractive to visitors and residents. Contact a local Mexico realtor to explore properties for sale and rent in this beautiful area of Mexico.

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Author: Tom Budniak

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Its a couples thing, no kids, fun time for 30 somethings.
Condos?
Hotels?
Villas?

We are getting mixed messages from Royal Holiday and it would appear it is no longer their property. The Villas are the only reason we bought and go but we haven’t been able to get a straight answer from anyone. If they are no longer Royal Holiday, we will sell, so does anyone know?