Zihuatanejo Profile
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| A friendly fishing town on a beautiful, horseshoe-shaped bay, with easy access to the mini-resort of Ixtapa |
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| Swimming | | | Beautiful beaches, those on bay can be polluted in rainy season |
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| Surfing | | | Nice surf spot at La Manzanilla, accessible by boat |
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| Snorkeling | | | Sometimes murky, but good variety |
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| Diving | | | Sometimes choppy, but good variety |
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| Bike Riding | | | Paved path through Parque Ecologico Aztlan |
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| Fishing | | | Good fishing co-ops indulge fishing folk |
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| Walking | | | Awfully hot for a stroll in the sun, except on the beach |
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| Golf | | | Two 18-holers |
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| Boating | | | Nearly abandoned marina |
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| Jet Skis | | | Mainly high season, Playas Ixtapa & La Ropa |
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| Club Scene | | | Less going on than you might imagine |
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| Reading | | | Why not? |
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| Tennis | | | Palma Real Golf Club has 4 lighted courts; hotel courts for guests |
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| Handicrafts | | | Mainly from Guerrero, Jalisco states |
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| Shopping | | | More souvenir-grade items than treasures |
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| Jungle | | | Surrounded by jungle |
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| Mountains | | | Beautiful blue backdrop |
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| Simple | | | 1 |
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| Middle Class | | | 2 |
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| Luxurious | | | 3 |
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| Winter | | | 1 |
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| Summer | | | 2 |
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| All Year | | | 3 |
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| EnglishSpeaking | | | 3 |
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| Gringos-mixed | | | 3 |
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| Mexican Community | | | 3 |
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| International Airport | | | 1 |
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| Border | | | 3 |
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| Remote | | | 3 |
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| Expensive Hotels | | | Some all-inclusives |
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| Mid-Range Hotels | | | Some nice medium-priced properties above La Madera and La Ropa beaches |
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| Budget Hotels | | | Most budget digs in town are rank |
