Ixtapa
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| Coordinates: 17°38′12″N 101°33′05″W / 17.63667°N 101.55139°W | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Guerrero |
| Municipality | Zihuatanejo de Azueta |
| Resort created | 1970s |
| Population (2005) | |
| - Total | 6,406 |
| Website | http://www.ixtapa-zihuatanejo.gob.mx |
- See also: Ixtapa, Chiapas
Ixtapa is a beach resort in the municipality of Zihuatanejo de Azueta, in the Mexican state of Guerrero. It is located 5 km to the northwest of the municipal seat, Zihuatanejo, and some 240 km northwest of Acapulco.
In the 2005 INEGI Census, the population of Ixtapa was 6,406.
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[edit] Creation of Ixtapa
Ixtapa is a government-planned tourist resort that was begun in the early 1970s and constructed on what was once a coconut plantation and mangrove estuary.
In 1968, the Bank of Mexico created a special fund for the creation of new tourist destinations on the country's coastlines. The first two such destinations were Cancún, in the state of Quintana Roo, and Ixtapa, next to the town of Zihuatanejo. The development of Ixtapa was supported by a loan from the World Bank.
The master plan for Ixtapa was developed by architects Enrique and Agustín Landa Verdugo, who also participated in the choice of the site. Their project defined the tourist destination's street layout and zoning. The project is organized in super-blocks with irregular shapes, with the high-speed streets separating these blocks, and cul-de-sacs within them. A couple of architects were selected to build this city, some are still residents of this town. Architects like Miguel Ángel Rojas and Concepción Rivera live and work in this town.
[edit] Accommodations
Ixtapa Offers over five thousand hotel rooms and villas for you to choose from. Many hotels and resorts offer All-Inclusive packages to bring additional benefits at a lower cost to their guests. Many of the large hoteliere chains have properties in Ixtapa, including Melia, NH, Holiday Inn, Park Royal, Hotel Ixtapa Palace Resort & Spa, and Club Med.
[edit] Cruises
Cruises often stop at Ixtapa, the city has become a major cruise stop and a major attraction for its beaches.
[edit] Air transportation
Ixtapa can be reached by air, bus and highway and has its own airport, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International. Flights are available from Mexico City, several provincial cities, and various places in the United States and Canada.
Airlines: Aeromexico, Mexicana/Click, Interjet, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Northwest Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways, WestJet.
Charter Lines: Apple Vacations, Champion Air, Funjet Vacations, MLT Vacations, Ryan International, Sunwing Vacations, and others.
Bus Lines: Autovias, Costa Line, Estrella de Oro, La Linea Plus, Parhikuni, Primera Plus, Tap, Turistar/Futura, Via Plus.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Convention and Visitors Bureau Official website
- Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Tourist Guide Official website of Zihuatanejo Hotels Assoc.
- Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa Non-commercial visitors guide and directory with moderated message board
- Visit Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Tourist guide and maps of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
Coordinates: 17°38′12″N 101°33′5″W / 17.63667°N 101.55139°W
