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NEWS...
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On October 5th elections for Municipal President (2009-2012) and Local
Congressman for the XIII District were in our Municipality. The winners
are Alejandro Bravo Abarca and Antonio Reyes Pascacio. Both from the
P.R.I. political party.
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For weather news around our area (present, past and forecasts) check
"Location and Weather" in menu. |
New attraction.
A 12 ft. high bronze sculpture of Christ sunken in
Zihuatanejo's Bay near Las Gatas beach. For more information check
"Activities and Relaxation" in menu. |
EVENTS 2008... |
 JULY
to DECEMBER...
SEA TURTLE PRESERVATION PROGRAM. Eggs recollection,
safekeeping in protected nests and release in 14 to 21 days after hatch. Releases in
various point of our destination, usually on weekends. Tip... Visit "Ecology and Wildlife"
for detailed information (option in
index).
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NOVEMBER 6th
to 9th...
"TELCEL-NOKIA GOLF TOUR" Final round.
Amateurs. Palma Real Golf Course, Ixtapa. |
NOVEMBER
(Date pending)...
TOTAL TAG & RELEASE FISHING TOURNAMENT. Zihuatanejo's Pier. |
DECEMBER
23rd... ANNIVERSARY OF THE CREATION OF OUR MUNICIPALITY IN
1953. Celebration at the Main Plaza in Zihuatanejo. |
DECEMBER
29th to 31st... END OF THE YEAR PARTY. Main Plaza in Zihuatanejo. Mexican Fiesta, Live
Musical Bands (for dancing),
Fireworks, etc. For all the family. FREE ADMISSION. Tip...
Recommended if you like very live parties with the real Mexican flavor.
PENDING CONFIRMATION. |
DECEMBER
31st... SPECIAL ECOLOGICAL EVENT. Symbolic end of our "Annual Sea Turtles Preservation
Program" with a massive release and the participation of tourists. Places: Playa La Ropa,
La Madera and Principal beaches (Zihuatanejo)
and Playa El Palmar beach (Ixtapa) at 5:30 p.m. Tip... Highly recommended for adults and children.
Double check at your hotel for location and time of releases. See "Ecology and Wild
Life" in menu for stats. |
EVENTS 2009... |
JANUARY... VOLLEYBALL WEEK IN IXTAPA.
On the 3rd.
and 4th. week of January; one tournament per week. At "El Palmar" beach in front of
Park Royal hotel. |
JANUARY
(Date pending)...
SAILFEST 2009.
Sailboats race, many nations,
Zihuatanejo. |
FEBRUARY 17th to 22nd...
CARNIVAL FEST IXTAPA-ZIHUATANEJO 2009.
Parades, carnival floats, games, clowns, shows, live music for dancing, etc. |
MARCH
(Date pending)...
ZIHUATANEJO
INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL 2009. Various locations. |
APRIL 5th to 12th... PETATLAN'S COUNTY FAIR. In nearby Petatlan.
Shows, livestock exhibition, games, gastronomy, etc. |
MAY
(Date pending)...
INTERNATIONAL SAILFISH TOURNAMENT. Great prices.
Zihuatanejo's Pier. |
MAY (Date pending)...
INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON. Ixtapa area. Categories: Olympic,
Sprint and Children. |
MAY
(Date pending)...
INT'L BODY SURF TOURNAMENT. Las Escolleras, Ixtapa. |
JULY (Date pending)...
GOLD CUP 2009. Soccer tournament. Categories: Children, Teens and Females. |
SEPTEMBER (Date pending)...
LATIN-AMERICAN SURFING TOURNAMENT "ALAS TOUR 2009".
Professional surfers. Las Escolleras, Ixtapa. |
SEPTEMBER
27th... WORLD TOURISM DAY. Celebrations and
conferences, in Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo |
OCTOBER
31st... ANNIVERSARY OF "ALVARO SAAVEDRA Y CERON" TRIP
IN 1527. Celebration at the Main Plaza in Zihuatanejo. |
NOVEMBER 2nd...
CELEBRATION OF THE DAY OF THE DEAD. Main Plaza in Zihuatanejo. |
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