Ixtapa Island

Zihuatanejo

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Ixtapa Island

Taking a boat trip to Isla Ixtapa is one of the most popular daytime excursions for tourists. It's a beautiful island with amazing light, gold sandy beaches and crystal clear water, which makes it a perfect place for snorkeling. You can get there by taking a boat from the Zihuatanejo Municipal Pier or the Playa Quieta Pier.

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