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NEWS...
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As of middle of August 2011 there is construction works on roadway
from the Airport Boulevard to connection with Boulevard to Ixtapa and
works will be finished tentatively in March 2012. Drive carefully and be alert for
detour signs and speed bumps.
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For weather news around our area (present, past and forecasts) check
"Location and Weather" in menu. |
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EVENTS 2012... |
JANUARY 30th to
MARCH 30th...
IXTAPA-ZIHUATANEJO
FESTIVAL. Shows and expos for all the family. Wednesday & Friday at Kiosk in Ixtapa;
Tuesday & Thursday at Main Plaza in Zihuatanejo. From 6:00pm. Free admission.
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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 2012.
Sailboats race, many nations, Zihuatanejo. |
MARCH
5th to 11th...
ZIHUATANEJO
INT'L GUITAR FESTIVAL (9th edition). Various locations in Zihuatanejo. |
MARCH 11th to 18th... CARNIVAL FEST IXTAPA-ZIHUATANEJO 2012.
Parades, carnival floats, games, clowns, shows, live music for dancing, etc. |
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MARCH 22nd to 24th....
THE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL IN IXTAPA-ZIHUATANEJO (2nd. edition). A superb culinary and wine event
with famous guest chefs. For ticket's purchase:
www.izfoodandwine.com |
APRIL 1st to 8... PETATLAN'S COUNTY FAIR. In nearby Petatlan
(20 min. from Zihuatanejo).
Palenque (cock fights), shows, livestock exhibit, fairground rides, games,
food stands, etc. |
APRIL (Date pending)...
MOTOFEST IXTAPA. Motorcycles expo and exhibitions. Ixtapa. |
APRIL (Date pending)...
INT'L BODY SURF TOURNAMENT. Las Escolleras, Ixtapa. |
MAY (Date pending
- First week in May)...
INT'L SAILFISH TOURNAMENT (28th edition). Great prices.
Zihuatanejo Pier. |
MAY (Date pending)...
KING OF THE GROMS. Surfing tournament for under 16 years old
(Latin qualifying round).
Playa Linda beach, Ixtapa. |
MAY (Date pending)...
INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON (Televisa Sports). Ixtapa area.
Categories: Olympic, Sprint, Children. |
JUNE (Date pending)...
ACUATLON IXTAPA-ZIHUATANEJO 2012. Swimming tournament; different categories. |
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"
option in index for more information. |
JULY & AUGUST (Date pending)...
EL PARAISO DE LOS NIÑOS (The Children's Paradise). At no cost, beach activities, artistic workshops and musical shows.
Games, contests, tournaments and prizes for participating
children.
Tip... Check at your hotel for activities of the day. |
AUGUST (Date pending)...
CARRERA TELEVISA DEPORTES (Televisa Deportes' Race). Distances
of 5 Km (3.1 miles) and 10 Km (6.2 miles). Categories:
Youth (15-19 yrs), Open (20-39 yrs), Master (40-49 yrs), Veterans (50-59
yrs) and Veterans Plus (60+ yrs). |
SEPTEMBER
15th & 16th... MEXICO'S INDEPENDENCE DAYS. City Hall
grounds. Parade in Zihuatanejo's downtown area. |
SEPTEMBER (Date pending)... NATIONAL SURFING GAMES "ESCOLLERAS 2012". Playa
Linda beach, Ixtapa. |
SEPTEMBER
27th... WORLD TOURISM DAY. Celebration and
conferences. |
OCTOBER
31st... ANNIVERSARY OF "ALVARO SAAVEDRA Y CERON" TRIP
IN 1527. Celebration at the Main Plaza in Zihuatanejo. |
NOVEMBER 1st & 2nd...
CELEBRATION OF THE DAY OF THE DEAD (Memorial Day). Main Plaza in Zihuatanejo. |
NOVEMBER (Date pending)...
2nd. UNLIMITED TENNIS FUTURES TOURNAMENT. Ixtapa. |
DECEMBER (Date pending)...
IV SWIMMING CROSSING TOURNAMENT. Zihuatanejo's Bay and Playa Linda
beach (Ixtapa). Many categories (from 8 yrs. old and up). |
DECEMBER (Date pending)...
RUCCO SURFERS REUNION. Int'l Surfers Tournament for 40+ years old
surfers. Playa Linda beach, Ixtapa. |
DECEMBER (Date pending)...
YOUTH SURFING TOURNAMENT. Playa Linda beach, 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. |
EVENTS 2013... |
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