Zihuatanejo, Mexico

This is a fine place in Mexico that lets you get the feel of its original surrounding because it is basically a village. It is often described in contrast to city life in Ixtapa. With a resort that is twin to Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo is an important location for holiday makers. It is a reminder of the past in many ways, and people on vacation certainly do enjoy this place a lot. This is because of the traditional outlook of the place.

One activity in particular that is really traditional in Zihuatanejo is sport fishing. On every web page on activities in this place, fishing will be mentioned. For those who really enjoy fishing, Fly fishing for billfish is the best fishing experience. The best reward for your fishing aspirations here would be to see a blue marlin or sail fish rise up with you’re your hooks.

In addition to this fishing activity at Zihuatanejo, one can state that there are several others that visitors can indulge in here. Ixtapa as well as Zihuatanejo have activities that are common in spite of the fact that there is a difference in the life styles in each resort. However, Zihuatanejo is the more traditional place known for its village life like ways.

Termed as the ‘dream getaway’ in the movie ‘The Shawshank Redemption’, Zihuatanejo is exactly what is depicted. It is an old but beautiful village surrounded with wonderful beach areas that are simply breath taking. In this type of setting, you can only imagine how comfortable and laid back you would feel. Rightly so, people who come here, return year after year to experience the bliss this place brings to them.

Some of the best activities here that take your mind of the rest of the world include tours of the area like the Hawaiiana Tours. One view of the place on these tours is enough to draw you away from stress. These are very educational and enjoyable. Visitors of both resorts, Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo, take to these tours, and those staying at Ixtapa are known to step over to Zihuatanejo to enjoy the contrasting world of village life.  Visit both cities with only a walk distance staying at Hotel Villa Mexicana, located in the beautiful, white sanded beach of La Ropa.