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NEWS...
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As of January 1st, 2010 the "IVA" (Value Added Tax) will increase 1%,
from 15% to 16%.
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For weather news around our area (present, past and forecasts) check
"Location and Weather" in menu. |
Attraction.
A 12 ft. high bronze sculpture of Christ submerged in Zihuatanejo's Bay near Las Gatas beach. For more information check
"Activities and Relaxation" in menu. |
EVENTS 2010... |
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 JULY
13th to AUGUST 18th... EL PARAISO DE LOS NIÑOS (The Children's
Paradise). 27 days of fun. At no cost, more than 160 beach
activities, 130 artistic workshops and 100 music shows. Games, contests,
tournaments and more than 5000 prizes for participating children. Tip...
Check at your hotel for activities of the day.
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JULY
to DECEMBER...
SEA TURTLE PRESERVATION PROGRAM. Eggs recollection,
safekeeping in protected nests and release from 7 to 14 days after hatch. Releases in
various point of our destination, usually on weekends. Tip... Visit "Ecology and Wildlife"
for detailed information (option in
index). |
AUGUST 14th... IXTAPA 10 KM TELEVISA DEPORTES. Categories:
Youth (15-19 yrs), Open (20-39 yrs), Master (40-49 yrs), Veterans (50-59
yrs) and Veterans Plus (60+ yrs). 10 Km (6.2 miles) Info:
pavigue.com/10KmsTelevisaIxtapa2010.aspx |
SEPTEMBER
27th... WORLD TOURISM DAY. Celebrations and
conferences, in Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo |
OCTOBER (Date pending)...
SERIE CAEM 4X4.
4x4 tournament. |
OCTOBER
31st... ANNIVERSARY OF "ALVARO SAAVEDRA Y CERON" TRIP
IN 1527. Celebration at the Main Plaza in Zihuatanejo. |
NOVEMBER 1st and 2nd...
CELEBRATION OF THE DAY OF THE DEAD. Main Plaza in Zihuatanejo. |
NOVEMBER (Date pending)...
LATIN-AMERICAN SURFING TOURNAMENT "ALAS TOUR".
Professional surfers. Las Escolleras, Ixtapa. |
DECEMBER
23rd... ANNIVERSARY OF THE CREATION OF OUR MUNICIPALITY IN
1953. Celebration at the Main Plaza in Zihuatanejo. |
DECEMBER
31st... SPECIAL ECOLOGICAL EVENT. Symbolic end of our
"Annual Sea Turtles Preservation Program" with a massive release and the
participation of tourists, 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. |
DECEMBER
31st... END OF THE YEAR PARTY. Main Plaza in Zihuatanejo. Mexican Fiesta,
Music,
Fireworks, etc. For all the family. FREE ADMISSION. Tip...
Recommended if you like very live parties with the real Mexican flavor. |
EVENTS 2011... |
JANUARY 1st to
APRIL 9th... UNLIMITED FUN
FESTIVAL. Shows and expos for all the family. Monday, Wednesday & Friday at the Kiosk in Ixtapa;
Tuesday & Thursday at Pedro Ascensio Street in downtown Zihuatanejo (by
the Church). From 6:30pm a 8:30pm. Free admission. |
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. |
FEBRUARY (Date pending)...
SAILFEST 2011.
Sailboats race, many nations, Zihuatanejo. |
FEBRUARY (Date pending)... CARNIVAL FEST IXTAPA-ZIHUATANEJO 2011.
Parades, carnival floats, games, clowns, shows, live music for dancing, etc. |
MARCH (Date pending)...
ZIHUATANEJO
INT'L GUITAR FESTIVAL (8th edition). Various locations in Zihuatanejo. |
APRIL 17th to 24th... PETATLAN'S COUNTY FAIR. In nearby Petatlan
(20 min. from Zihuatanejo).
Shows, livestock exhibition, games, gastronomy, etc. |
APRIL (Date pending)...
INT'L BODY SURF TOURNAMENT. Las Escolleras, Ixtapa. |
MAY (Date pending)...
INT'L SAILFISH TOURNAMENT (27th edition). Great prices.
Zihuatanejo Pier. |
MAY (Date pending)...
INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON. Ixtapa area. Categories: Olympic,
Sprint and Children. |
MAY (Date pending)...
MOTOFIESTA IXTAPA. Motorcycles expo and exhibitions. Ixtapa. |
JUNE (Date pending)...
ACUATLON IXTAPA-ZIHUATANEJO 2011. Swimming tournament in
Zihuatanejo's Bay; different categories. |
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