Activities and links:

There are two championship golf courses in Ixtapa, 5 miles from Zihuatanejo, the Palma Real (designed by Robert Trent Jones) and the Marina Ixtapa. More information can be found at http://www.zihua.net/zihuatanejo/activities/golf.html

Zihuatanejo has incredible sport fishing opportunities as well as boat rentals. For more information click on the following link http://www.zihuatanejo.net/zihuatanejo/activities.html

La Ropa beach is an excellent beach for swimming, renting jet skis or parasailing. Playa las Gatas (as seen across the bay from our terrace) is a favorite beach for snorkeling and is very safe for children. It is a $3 return boat ride from the municipal dock (the Muelle) in town. If you would like a more adventurous snorkeling experience, you can rent a boat or book a spot on an organized trip and go over to playa Manzanillo, a beautiful cove around the other side of our bay. There are diving opportunities as well. More information on diving/snorkeling can be found at http://www.zihua-ixtapa.com/zihua/diving/Punta_Garrobo.htm

Playa Troncones is one of the best kept surfing spot secrets in Mexico (although it is becoming more well- known lately). It is a 30 minute drive north from Zihuatanejo (you would need to rent a car or hire a taxi for the day). More information on conditions can be found at http://www.wannasurf.com/spot/Central_America/Mexico/Guerrero/troncones_beachbreak/index.html

Of course, Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa have excellent shopping for local handicrafts, and many restaurants in all price categories. Ixtapa has discos and other late night activities if you need them. For a sampling of restaurants in Zihuatanejo, click on the following link http://www.zihuatanejo.net/zihuatanejo/restaurants.html