Ixtapa is a mid-sized city full of luxury resorts and hotels. It has beautiful white sand beaches, wonderful sunsets, sizable waves, and an active nightlife filled by tourists. Most of the luxury resorts offer all inclusive ammenities including golf and spa services. The restaurants in Ixtapa cater to the wallets of tourists who can afford all inclusive vacations allowing vacation needing travelers to have their fill of pampered services.

If you are looking to experience the white sand beaches and activities of Ixtapa without the high price tag, consider finding hotel accommodations in the nearby fishing village of Zihuatanejo. Here you will find a more authentic Mexican vacation compared to the luxury resorts and tourist focused Ixtapa.