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Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo Sights

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Although Ixtapa is quite pleasant, and self-sufficient in terms of services, its designers were unable to give it a heart and soul. Many visitors wander 7 km (4 mi) south to enjoy the authentic ambience of Zihuatanejo, which has been steadily adding its own restaurants and beachfront hotels—so far doing so without destroying its small-town essence. Neither Zihuatenejo nor Ixtapa have much in the way of attractions, but both are pleasant places to stroll and have gorgeous bays and marvelous beaches. More »

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