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Pictures of Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo
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Coastal Road
The road to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo traveled from the north (Highway 200)
Unspolied Beaches
You can see them, but getting to them is not easy, so the area remains largely unspoiled
Local Resting Spot
A solitary chair overlooks a vantage point near one of the many stunning coastline restpoints on Highway 200 connecting Manzanillo to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo
Sunset in Zihuatanejo
Dusk overlooking Playa Madera in Zihuatanejo
Good Morning
Playa Madera in Daylight
Hotel Casa Sun & Moon
View from the Hotel's Balcony overlooking Playa Madera
Ixtapa
The town's cinema is located inside a moch colonial building
Ixtapa
The commercial center also acts as the "town center" which includes walkways, benches and a bandstand
Ixtapa
The Modern Resort: from the commercial center in town, you can see the high-rise hotel/resorts in the background
Ixtapa
Modern boulevards lined with pine trees set the scene behind modern resort-hotels
Ixtapa
Clean, modern and well kept: Ixtapa is a purpose-built modern resort
Zihuatanejo
The Principal Beach is not good for swimming, but is a hive of activity
Zihuatanejo
One of the streets off the main beach
Downtown Zihuatanejo
Alleyways and corridors with shops, cafe. restaurtants and bars fill the downtown area of Zihuatanejo
Traveling Band
A trio of local musicians head to town for an evening's work in Zihuatanejo
Zihuatanejo
Eat well at one of the many outdoor restaurants in Zihuatanejo
