Ixtapa, on the Pacific coast 160 miles northwest of Acapulco, is a beach resort area with high-rise hotels, golf courses and all-night discos. Its sister city, Zihuatanejo, just 4 miles away, is a fishing village with cobble-stone streets and inexpensive restaurants.
Ixtapa
By Suzanne Barbezat, About.com Guide
Ixtapa
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