Zihuatanejo

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Why visit Zihuatanejo

Zihuatanejo, or Zihua as it’s affectionately called, is a Pacific paradise of beautiful beaches, friendly people and an easygoing lifestyle. Until the 1970s it was a sleepy fishing village, but with the construction of Ixtapa next door, Zihua’s tourism industry boomed practically overnight.

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Maya Ruins and Mexican Cenotes: Yucatan Peninsula in 10 Days

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  1. 1 Cooking traditional and in-season Maya fare with the Nuevo Durango community
  2. 2 Visiting a trio of unique cenotes on a guided cycling tour through Chemuyil
  3. 3 Boating through the pink, flamingo-clad waters of Río Lagartos and Las Coloradas
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