Water Parks in Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo

Magic World (Blvd. de las Garzas s/n, Ixtapa. 755/553-1359), next to the Ixtapa Palace Hotel, has such amusements as wave pools and waterslides as well as several restaurants. It's open Tuesday-Sunday 9-6, and admission is $6. Delfiniti (Blvd. Ixtapa s/n, next to Best Western Posada del Real. 775/553-2707. www.delfiniti.com) showcases dolphins in a huge pool who interact with paying customers—giving "kisses" and "hugs"—in exchange for food treats. Sessions ranging from $17 to $150 are organized and priced by the age of customers (three-adult) and time in the pool (17 minutes-45 minutes).