u  Where a broad sweep of golden sand cradles the bright blue Pacific, modern luxury meets old-fashioned charm in multi-faceted Ixtapa. Ixtapa is one of the newest resorts in the country, with ultra-modern hotels and sophisticated dining and entertainment.
u   Located on Mexico's Pacific coast, north of Acapulco.
u   For a more classic form of entertainment, Ixtaca also features a nearby fishing village of Zihuatanejo, with its colouful open-air market providing a glimpse of the Mexico of yesteryear. 
u   Ixtapa also features an ideal climate, with some rain 13 days a month from June to September. 
u   The common currency is the Mexican Peso, while the US dollar is widely accepted. 
u   At Ixtapa, vacationers can enjoy a variety of sports, including golfing, tennis, sportfishing, and scuba diving. 
u   Ecotourists can explore the vast stretches of jungle that have been set aside as an ecological preserve.
u   Mazatlan is a great combination: a bustling city and resort town all in one. Resting on a peninsula fringed by miles of sandy beaches around a sheltered harbour, Mazatlan enjoys idyllic weather and spectacular sunsets. 
u   Special features of Mazatlan include deep-sea fishing and the longest seaside boardwalk in Latin America, and the annual Carnival, the third largest party of its kind in the world at the end of each February. 
u   The common currency is the Mexican Peso, while the US dollar is widely accepted.
u   Vacationers can expect 12 rainy days a month from July to September. 
u   It’s a great choice for anyone looking for an atmosphere less crowded and international than found at some of the newer resort towns.
u    Hotels, shopping, and nightlife can be found in the “Golden Zone,” where the golden sandy beaches stretch for miles. 
u    The vast beaches are ideal for watersports such as sailing, windsurfing, and waterskiing. 
u    Mazatlan also features a charming 19^th century city called “Old Mazatlan,” which includes a majestic theatre and Moorish-style cathedral, an archaeological museum, an aquarium, and a palm-lined waterfront boardwalk.