Ixtapa Vacation Ideas?

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[SeafoodGumbo]

Coming from Oregon, I wouldn't imagine it costs much more to get to Costa Rica than Ixtapa. Maybe I'm wrong.

I think Costa Rica has something for every budget. The only beach we went to there is Manuel Antonio which we loved -- waves, warm water, not crowded, next to a park teeming with spider monkeys, not too t-shirt-touristy.

If you only gave Costa Rica a quick look, I'd encourage you to check it out a little more. Wish I was there right now.

[avacado]

The Tides Zihuatanejo is a bit expensive but there are a lot of good hotels in Zihuat. Try looking at the Catalina Beach Resort. It’s on a cliff over the main beach. Also at the south end of the Zihuat bay is a secluded beach called Los Gatos (the cat) that is very nice to spend the day.

http://www.catalinabeachresort.com/english/index.html

[wolfcreek]

There’s been a lot of Cartel activity on Mexico’s west coast. (Kiddnappings, drive-bys, etc) I’ve heard it’s bad everywhere at times. Mexico is not real happy with the US right now.

Have you thought about the Mayan Riviera (Yucatan)

[toothfairy86]

The Yucatan side/Mayan Riviera definitely has the better beaches. The only thing is that the Spring Break crowd will probably be there in February.

[wolfcreek]

Most of the spring breakers settle in around Cancun. Never been myself but, there are supposedly some secluded gems to the south.

[wolfcreek]

Most of the spring breakers settle in around Cancun. Never been myself but, there are supposedly some secluded gems to the south.

[Moleman]

Hey mon.... Go to Jamaica...