Family fun on Mexico's Pacific coast
As a planned tourist resort, Ixtapa was literally designed for appeasing visitors, achieving the holiday vibe through its beaches, range of dining establishments and an array of family-oriented activities. But let's not forget the one final element to a resort destination: the actual resorts! Ixtapa supplies a variety of them including the ones that families seem to love.
The award-winning Club Med Ixtapa Pacific is an all-inclusive resort tailored towards families with a children's club and sports for all ages. Take more worries out of your stay at the Azul Ixtapa, another all-inclusive resort with multiple restaurants and a theme park onsite.
Let the sand and surf light your fire
Romance blooms on the shores of Mexico, where fictitious and real-life lovers have inspired millions through literature and film. Quite so in the city of Ixtapa where the waves wash up against extravagant resorts and hotels, and your open balcony looks out over the endless ocean.
Wine and dine at the Las Brisas where guests can purchase exclusive romantic and honeymoon holiday packages. It's right on the beach, so feel free to take a moonlit stroll along the water's edge. The 5-star Capella Ixtapa is not technically a beachfront hotel, but that's only because it's situated on the steep rise of a cliff, overlooking the ocean with every single room benefiting from its ideal setting.
Don't leave Ixtapa without...
Ixtapa may be a small resort city, but it has got a few perks you need to try at least once before heading home. Swimming with dolphins is definitely a possibility with many companies offering tours. Then there's deep sea fishing, diving along the coast, and seeing the artefacts at the Museo de Arqueologia de la Costa Grande.
Of course, you're going to need a place to stay in between all the exciting sights and activities. Perhaps you'll develop a fondness for the Pacifica Spa with private suites featuring balconies overlooking gardens and the hotel's pool. Or you might prefer the enormous Sunscape Dorado Pacifico with a swim-up bar and hotel-run activities.
