Ixtapa Zihuatanejo. Profile of the City

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1 Zihuatanejo Profile of the City Location -Zihuatanejo is located 140 Miles northeast of Acapulco. It is reached by the federal highway (200) that runs along the Pacific coast and 400 Miles from México City. Air Transportation The airlines that provide direct flights to this resort are: Airlines Aeroméxico a Alaska AirLines America West American Airlines Continental Airlines Frontier Point of Origin México City and Guadalajara México City Los Ángeles and San Francisco Phoenix Dallas Houston Denver There are also charter flights either regular or seasonal from various points, national or international. For example: Charter Viajes Liberación Magnicharters Apple Vacations Air Canada ATA Air Transat Vacances MLT Signature Point of Origin México City Guadalajara, Monterrey, León, México City Chicago, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Denver, St. Louis Calgary Minneapolis Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto y Montreal Minneapolis y Milwaukee Winnipeg Climate It has an average temperature of 82º F all year round with approximately 255 sunny days. Population The fixed population of the municipality is approximately 105,000 inhabitants. Economic Activities Tourism is the main economic activity of the region. 1 2

Air Transportation The airlines that provide direct flights to this resort are: Airlines Aeroméxico a Alaska AirLines America West American Airlines Continental Airlines Frontier Point of Origin

2 Tourism Main Tourist Attractions of the City Beaches -Zihuatanejo is known for its beautiful beaches, but it isn t only their beauty that makes them unique, it is also the warmth of their waters which makes them so different from other places and makes swimming so pleasant. Beaches in the Zihuatanejo Bay Main Beach La Ropa Beach Las Gatas Beach La Madera Beach Beaches situated in the Hotel Zone 1 El Palmar Beach Beaches situated In the Hotel Zone 2 Quieta (Quiet) Beach Linda Beach The Island of boasts three beautiful beaches: Cuachalalate Varadero Coral Archaeological Museum of La Costa Grande It is situated on the Promenade Paseo del Pescador in front of the main beach of Zihuatanejo. It is divided in 6 rooms containing pieces of ceramic, stone and lithium carvings, and information of the evolution of the people who settled in the area. Cycling Track/Ecological Park of Aztlán The cycling track (almost 7 Miles long) is made in three parts and can be used by, joggers, skaters, and cyclists of course. The first s part goes through the Marina Golf Course as far as the Parque Aztlán. The second goes through the ecological park Parque Aztlán and the third joins with Zihuatanejo. You can also enjoy the enormous lush of flora and fauna native to the region from enormous crocodiles to incredible parrots and armadillos. Aquatic Park Magic World, an ideal park for families with children, is situated in front of the Hotel Zone of. It boasts: Swimming Pools Navigation Canals Pirate boat with children s games. Cafeteria (Open on holidays and weekends) Beach situated 14 km from and 11 km from Zihuatanejo Long Beach 3 4

Beaches in the Zihuatanejo Bay Main Beach La Ropa Beach Las Gatas Beach La Madera Beach Beaches situated in the Hotel Zone 1 El Palmar Beach Beaches situated In the Hotel Zone 2 Quieta (Quiet) Beach

3 Delfinarium Delfiniti is a delfinarium with a revolutionary concept where you will live a unique and unforgettable experience. You will be able to listen to the sounds that the dolphins emit, caress them and get to know them. Services offered: Swimming with Dolphins Encounters with Dolphins Delfiniti Kids Crocodile Farm One of the natural attractions -Zihuatanejo boasts of, are the crocodiles. Their habitat is mainly in the swamps (los esteros) of Playa la Ropa, el Popoyote that is situated on Playa Linda and the lagoons of the golf course. You will also find turtles in this area, iguanas and birds native to the mangroves. Turtles One of the most attractive activities for adults and children is the releasing of turtles into the wild, an activity that is carried out by the hotels and the municipal government mainly between the months of June and December, although if previously arranged, it can be done any time of the year, especially for conventions. Romance -Zihuatanejo offers the ideal ingredients for Romance, with a touch in Zihuatanejo or a more glamorous one in. Ideal for honeymoons. Unforgettable weddings on the beach with a beautiful sunset, on a terrace or in a hall. All hotels have the services and the infrastructure necessary for your event. Family In -Zihuatanejo family entertainment is most important, and due to its characteristics, it has placed itself as the family destination for excellence in México. Activities for children in the hotels. Visit to the crocodile farm. Cycling on the track in the Aztlán Park Delfiniti, the Delfinarium Magic World, the Aquatic Park Summer Course -Zihuatanejo: The Children s Paradise Sports Clinics Ecological and Cultural Activities Movies on the Beach Musical Shows Family Activities 5 6

Services offered: Swimming with Dolphins Encounters with Dolphins Delfiniti Kids Crocodile Farm One of the natural attractions -Zihuatanejo boasts of, are the crocodiles.

4 Exhibition and Convention Centers Barceló Meeting (sq.ft) Auditorium Classroom Banquet Cocktail Pacífico 3, Bahía 1, La Isla 1, La Roca 1, Brisas (sq.ft) Auditorium Classroom Banquet Horseshoe Vista Hermosa 5, Vista Hermosa l 1, Vista Hermosa ll 1, Vista Hermosa lll 1, Vista Hermosa Vl 1, Mirador La Esfera Patio Los Espejos 16,146 N/A N/A 2000 N/A N/A: Not available Costa Real (sq.ft) Auditorium Classroom Banquet Cocktail Continental 3, Dorado Pacífico (sq.ft) Auditorium Classroom Banquet Dorado 4, Dorado l Dorado ll Dorado lll 1, Playa Linda Playa Blanca Playa El Palmar Petatlan 1, Fontan Meeting (sq.ft) Auditorium Classroom Banquet Cocktail Fontan 8,611 1,200 1,000 1,000 1,200 Guerrero 2, Oaxaca 2, Michoacán 2, Jalisco 2, Morelos 1, Coral N/A 20 N/A: Not available 7 8

ft) Auditorium Classroom Banquet Horseshoe Vista Hermosa 5,533 750 350 450 150 Vista Hermosa l 1,485 180 100 110 80 Vista Hermosa ll 1,604 180 100 110 80 Vista Hermosa lll 1,141 100 60 80 30 Vista

5 Melia Azul Centro De Convenciones Divisions (sq.ft) Auditorium Classroom Height (sq.ft) Cocktail Banquet 7 207, , Zeus N/A 85, Cronos N/A 20, Neptuno N/A 20, Ares N/A 20, Apolo N/A 20, Poseidón N/A 20, Triton N/A 20, Salón Apoyo Artemisa Salón Apoyo Diana 2 9, , Salón Apoyo Afrodita 2 9, Salón Apoyo Venus 2 9, Artemisa 1 N/A 4, Artemisa 2 N/A 4, Diana 1 N/A 4, Diana 2 N/A 4, Afrodita 1 N/A 4, Afrodita 2 N/A 4, Venus 1 N/A 4, Venus 2 N/A 4, Gran Salón N/A N/A N/A Playa Quieta N/A N/A N/A Playa Linda N/A N/A N/A N/A: Not Advailable 9 10 NH Krystal Meeting (sq.ft) Auditorium Classroom Banquet Cocktail Horseshoe Krystal l 1, Krystal ll 1, Krystal lll 2, Krystal Vl 1, Krystal V 2, Krysta l Krysta ll Krysta lll Presidente Intercontinental Meeting (sq.ft) Auditorium Classroom Banquet Horseshoe Cocktail 5, Guerrero 1, Zihuatanejo Palmas

Apolo N/A 20,925 240 120 24 220 150 Poseidón N/A 20,925 240 120 24 220 150 Triton N/A 20,925 240 120 24 220 150 Salón Apoyo Artemisa Salón Apoyo Diana 2 9,675 90 56 9 90 60 2 9,675 90 56 9 90 60

6 Radisson Meeting Riviera Beach (sq.ft) (sq.ft) Auditorium 5, N/A 500 Zihuatanejo 1, Pacifico N/A no 30 Del Mar 1, Taxco N/A: Not available Auditorium Gran Salón Coral 4, Coral Blanco 1, Coral Rojo 1, Coral Negro 1, Riviera 1, Classroom Classroom Banquet Banquet Shoehorse Cocktail Cocktaill Hotels in the Vicinity Hotel Categoy N of rooms Telephone Barceló 5 Star 336 (755) Costa Real 5 Star 152 (755) Dorado Pacífico 5 Star 285 (755) NH Cristal 5 Star 255 (755) Pacífica Resort 5 Star 180 (755) Presidente Inter. 5 Star 420 (755) Radisson Resort 5 Star 275 (755) Riviera Beach Resort 5 Star 173 (755) El Capricho Special 33 (755) Las Brisas Special 416 (755) Brisas del Mar Special 28 (755) La Casa que Canta Special 24 (755) Real de Palma Special 11 (755) Qualton Auditorium Classroom Banquet Horseshoe Villa del Sol Special 70 (755) Villa Vera Puerto Mío Special 18 (755) Meliá Azul Grand Tourism 410 (755) Playa Quieta Playa Linda

Coral 4,112 450 210 225 300 Coral Blanco 1,109 150 74 80 160 Coral Rojo 1,098 150 74 80 160 Coral Negro 1,109 150 74 80 160 Riviera 1,808 150 100 80 160 Classroom Classroom Banquet Banquet Shoehorse

7 Restaurants in the Vicinity Beccofino Veleros lote 6 local 7 y 8, Marina Tel. (755) Bogart s Boulevard s/n Zona Hotelera Tel. (755) Bucaneros Veleros y botaderos local 12, Marina Tel. (755) Café Onix Centro comercial plaza local L-8 Tel. (755) Café Salsa Golondrinas 1 Esq. paseo del palmar Tel. (755) Carlos & Charlie s Paseo del palmar s/n Tel. (755) Casa Morelos Centro comercial La Puerta locales 9,10 y 18 Tel. (755) Chimichanga Caribbean and Boulevard lote 8, Mza 1 Tel. (755) Da Baffone Italian (pastas) Centro comercial La Puerta locales 3,4,7 y 8 Tel. (755) Dal Toscazo Italian Centro comercial local 1 Tel. (755) Da Rafaello Italian (pastas) Paseo de no. 6 Tel. (755) El Faro Boulevard el faro, Marina Tel. (755) El Faro Paseo de la colina s/n Vista Hermosa Tel. (755) El Galeon Veleros no. 6 local 3, Marina Tel. (755) El Infierno y La Gloria Paseo de s/n Tel. (755) Golden Cookie Shop Cafeteria Centro comercial Los Patios local 63 Tel. (755) Hacienda de and Centro comercial La Puerta, Boulevard Tel. (755) J.J s Lobster & Shrimp Boulevard Paseo de s/n Tel. (755) La Laguna A un costado de Sr. Frogs Tel. (755) Lobster House and Lobster Centro comercial Galería local 1 Tel. (755) Los Mandiles Andador punta carrizo s/n Esq. isla de pie Tel. (755)

(755) 55 30939 Carlos & Charlie s Paseo del palmar s/n Tel. (755) 55 30085 Casa Morelos Centro comercial La Puerta locales 9,10 y 18 Tel.

8 Mamma Norma Centro comercial La Puerta local 1 Tel. (755) Nueva Zelanda Manzana 2 lote 19 local 1, Plaza Kiosco Tel. (755) Ruben s Hamburguesas Hamburgers Centro comercial Flamboyant Local 11 Tel. (755) Señor Frog s Lote 5 manzana 11 centro comercial Tel. (755) Señor-Itto Japanese Paseo de s/n Centro comercial Tel. (755) Toko Tucan Centro comercial Los Patios locales 5 Tel. (755) Tonni s Pizza Pizzas Centro comercial Los Patios Tel. (755) Villa de la Selva Paseo de la roca, Playa Vista Hermosa Tel. (755) Useful Information: Government Offices and Support Services Conventions and Visitors Bureau or info@ixtapa-zihuatanejo.org Paseo de las Gaviotas 12 Zona comercial 1,. Tel. (755) , Fax. (755) Tourism Office Paseo de Zihuatanejo Poniente 21 H. Ayuntamiento Col. La Deportiva C.P turismozihixt@hotmail.com Tel/Fax (755) Public Ministry for Tourism Paseo de las Golondrinas Tel. (755) Fax. (755) Airport Tel. (755) , Fax. (755)

(755) 55 32282 Señor-Itto Japanese Paseo de s/n Centro comercial Tel. (755) 55 30272 Toko Tucan Centro comercial Los Patios locales 5 Tel.

9 Tourist Police Tel. (755) Highway Patrol Tel. (755) Red Cross Tel. (755) Firemen Tel. (755) , (755) General Hospital Tel American Consulate Tel. (755)

Villahermosa. Convention Venues. Population Villahermosa has 2,000,000 inhabitants.

Villahermosa. Convention Venues. Population Villahermosa has 2,000,000 inhabitants. Villahermosa Location Villahermosa is situated to the southeast of México in the state de Tabasco, near the Gulf of México, 477 miles from México City. On the east it borders with Guatemala and the state