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

It is difficult to do justice to the La Casa Que Canta in Zihuatanejo , but for a start, you only have to think of no kids. no noises. No distractions…just pure beauty, and total relaxation. A perfect choice for a Mexico romantic honeymoon hotel.

You are met at the airport with transportation, and the drive doesn’t take long, and on arrival you will be met by the staff with the usual drinks etc. It is always really nice to be met by an employee of a hotel at the airport, it makes you feel so good, especially watching others being herded onto buses.

Our accommodation was in El Mumullo, in a junior suite with a plunge pool . The suite was quite amazing, with such beautiful views. It is such a joy to have breakfast delivered to the suite, and then to eat it on the balcony looking out to sea.

If you get the chance stay at the private residence, because you will feel as if you are almost the only people at La Casa Que Canta , because when we were there we hardly saw anyone. This meant we could really relax and unwind. In addition it means you can choose when you want to be sociable!!

It needs to be added that the food is fantastic, and you’ll not eat better fresh fish anywhere on the planet, and it will come as no surprise that the service is beyond reproach. Whatever you do, have dinner in your suite at least once, not only for the food but the service!!

Overall, La Casa Que Canta is exceptional, and, although expensive, I thought compared to competitors in the Caribbean and throughout Mexico that it offered pretty good value. A very good choice for a Mexico honeymoon hotel.

In all be sure to go out for dinner a bit as there are many good restaurants that can offer a little variety.

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People are always on the lookout for those secret romantic getaways – those hidden, beautiful spots that haven’t yet been discovered by the masses.

One such place is Zihuatanejo, a small, artsy village set on a picture-perfect bay on Mexico’s southern Pacific coast, about 140 miles north of Acapulco.

Zihuatanejo was a sleepy fishing village right up until the 1970s, and while art galleries, ceramics shops, and upscale restaurants have moved in, the town still retains its quaint charm, from its stone streets to authentic local architecture.

Activities in town range from excellent sport fishing to sailing, beach combing, water sports of all kinds, and golfing.

There are only a handful of hotels in town, none of them particularly large. But there are two small hotels with world-class service that make a wonderful spot for a romantic getaway or honeymoon destination.

The first of these small hotels is La Casa Que Canta. Built into a hillside above Zihuantanejo Bay, this beautiful little hotel has simply amazing ocean views and a an away-from-it-all feel — perfect for a romantic vacation. With just 24 rooms, it’s intimate too. All in all, it’s a great place for a honeymoon or getaway.

The second great little hotel in the area is The Tides Zihuatanejo hotel. Formerly known as the Hotel Villa del Sol, the Tides is simply the best hotel in the region, and quite possibly the best small hotel in all of Mexico. With wonderfully romantic bungalows and hotel rooms, each decorated in its own unique style, the hotel has wonderful services, a beautiful pool, and a lush, tropical waterfront setting.

Just 3 miles away from the downtown area of Zihuatanejo are the large luxury resorts of Ixtapa. Ixtapa is home to two incredible golf courses, the new Marina Ixtapa Golf Course and the Palma Real Golf and Tennis Club, whose renowned golf course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.

There are also some wonderful day trips available from Zihuatanejo, including to the famous Colonial city of Taxco, with its beautiful classic architecture, and to Acapulco, with its renowned beaches, hotels, and nightclubs.

Zihuatanejo is blessed with natural beauty, great shops, galleries, and restaurants, and an authentic, laid-back Mexican culture. If you are looking for that still-undiscovered tropical paradise, far from the tourist crowds, then Zihuatanejo, Mexico is the place for you.