Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo

You may know one of the best-kept vacation secrets situated along the Pacific Coast of Mexico, but those who visit will find out that it's actually two of the best kept secrets. It's the magic of Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo, two vacations in one tropical location. Once known only to travel writers and adventurous travelers, today Ixtapa is accessible with nonstop flights daily from major American airports. From Mexico City it's a short 35-minute flight to the heart of the Mexican Riviera.

If you're tastes run toward the plush and contemporary, Ixtapa is your personal paradise and any one of Ixtapa's luxurious hotels is the perfect place to unpack your bags.   A few minutes from Ixtapa over a road that takes you through the tip of the southern Sierra Madre, you'll find the other side of paradise awaiting in Zihuatanejo. The best way to get a unique view of Zihuatanejo is to get an offshore day cruise out to one of the many islands. The clear waters of Zihuatanejo are not only perfect for on the water activities, it's also home to picturesque scuba diving adventures.

So whether your taste leans toward luxury or adventure, Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo will offer the best of both worlds.