About Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo and Troncones

• Beaches - Tour of Playa la Ropa, Las Gatas, Playas Larga and Blanca, Troncones, Isla Ixtapa and more, both within Zihuatanejo Bay and to the north and south of our community
  
• Scuba & Snorkeling - Some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling in Mexico. List of reliable diving instructors and tours and map of marked area for diving (see area maps) .
• Surfing - Tremendous surfing in the Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo area for the beginner to the experienced pro.
• Sailing and Other Tours - certification, rental and tours are available through several local agencies.
  
• Fishing and Fly Fishing Sportfishing here may be the best keep secret in all of Mexico. Sailfish are abundant year around, Blue and Black Marlin are present most of the year.
  
• Nature Parks and Other Attractions Natural habitats and wildlife sanctuaries in the area.
  
• Golf Courses - general information about Ixtapa's two golf courses
  
• History - A brief history of the area.
  
• Markets and Shopping- Where to shop in Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo
• Museums
  
• Soledad de Maciel Archaeological Site near Petatlan, Gro.
  
• U.S. Consular Agency - providing support and services to visitors from the United States
  

Just for Your Information . . .

Zihuatanejo is pronounced "see-wha-tah-NEH-ho" and it comes from Purepecha, the language of the Tarascan Indians and it means - "land of women".

Ixtapa is pronounced "eeks-TAH-pa" and comes from an ancient Nahuatl word that means - "place of white sand." Often, you will hear the name shortened to IxtaZihua.

Legend has handed down through the ages that a Tarascan ruler created the manmade reef at Playa las Gatas in Zihuatanejo to provide a safe beach for his women.

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Climate & Temperatue

The average year round temperatures ranges from 73-93 degrees Fahrenheit (23 to 33 degrees Celsius) in this semi-tropical climate.

Less than 75 days a year are not sunny usually falling during the rainy season (June through the end of September or into October). The showers usually fall in the late afternoon or evening and contribute to the verdant foliage in the area.

Dress in lightweight casual clothing - shorts, sundresses, and slacks, bathing suits and cover-ups. Bring sandals and sneakers (a must) as well as high count sunscreen and a good hat! Bring a light sweater for evenings when the sea breeze may become unexpectedly chilly.

Average annual water temperature: 79F (26C). Winter average: 70F-73F (21-23C), Summer average: 80F-82F (27C-28C).