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The village of Mazatlan is a special place for your Mexican vacation. Mazatlan has much to recommend it to any visitor, everything from a busy city, to a unique sea port to a relaxed beach resort on the Mexican Riviera, all in one convenient location.
In addition to the host of wonderful water based activities, the visitor to Mazatlan can enjoy wonderful golf courses and tennis courts as well. No matter what sports you enjoy, you will be likely to be able to enjoy them while in Mazatlan.

In addition to outdoor activities, Mazatlan boasts a hosts of indoor activities as well. After a day on the golf course or tennis court, why not dance the night away at one of the famous night clubs in Mazatlan?

Mazatlan enjoys a perfect location and wonderful weather. Nestled into the mouth of the Sea of Cortez, Mazatlan is located on the Pacific Ocean, across from the tip of the Baja Peninsula. The largest mountain range in the country of Mexico, known as the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range.

Another great thing that sets Mazatlan apart from Mexico's other resort locations are the benefits afforded by the big city location. This fortuitous location means that prices in Mazatlan are lower than they are in many other resort locations. Everything from lodging to shopping to dining is more affordable than in other resort cities. In addition to the tourist industry,

Mazatlan is Mexico's most important fishing port. Its two most important catches are tuna and shrimp. Of course it was this abundance of sea life that attracted tourists to Mazatlan in the first place. The port is also home to the largest sport fishing fleet in Mexico, with an annual catch of over 10,000 sailfish and marlin in the surrounding waters.

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The Ixtapa-Zihuatenejo area is one of the most popular parts of Mexico. Combining the luxury of a modern resort vacation and the quaint charm of a Mexican village, these two vacation destinations combine the best of both worlds into one beautiful vacation destinations. The twin destinations of Ixtapa and Zihuatenejo are located a mere seven kilometers apart, allowing the traveler to enjoy both destinations at their leisure. You can have breakfast in Ixtapa and dinner in Zihuatenejo, or enjoy a lovely stroll along the beach in Zihuatenejo, followed by an invigorating round of golf in Ixtapa.

The Ixtapa-Zihuatenejo region is nestled among the lush green of the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains. The area consists of rolling hills and tropical coastline dotted with wonderful hidden coves, white sandy beaches and some of the clearest, bluest waters you will see anywhere.

The Ixtapa-Zihuatenejo region is located less than 250 kilometers from Acapulco. The entire area enjoys a beautiful, temperate climate year round. Even in the rainy season (typically from June to September), the sunshine is only interrupted by brief afternoon showers. As a matter of fact, the Ixtapa-Zihuatenejo region enjoys an average of 340 sunny days per year, so weather should not concern the visitor to the region. Cool ocean breezes help keep the temperature just right throughout the year.

Unlike some other resort areas, the resorts of Ixtapa were built with ecology and natural preservation in mind. Half of the land in Ixtapa has been set aside as an ecological reserve. In addition, the size of hotels and other residences in Ixtapa is limited. These restrictions on development ensure that Ixtapa will retain its natural beauty for years to come.

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