Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Timeshare Promotions

Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo are two adjacent cities on Mexico’s Pacific coast in the state of Guerrero, about 4 miles apart. It’s also one of the most active timeshare promotional destinations in Mexico — qualified visitors can stay at resort-quality properties for a fraction of retail price in exchange for a short vacation ownership presentation.

Here’s how it works, what it costs, and how to decide if it’s right for your next Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo trip.

Things to Do in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo are two adjacent cities on Mexico’s Pacific coast in the state of Guerrero, about 4 miles apart. Zihuatanejo (locals just say ‘Zihua’) is the older fishing village — small, warm, walkable around its bay. Ixtapa is the planned resort zone built in the 1970s by FONATUR (the same agency that built Cancún) — high-rise resorts on a long stretch of beach. Together they offer two distinct vibes. The famous ‘Zihuatanejo’ from ‘Shawshank Redemption’ is the same place — and in many ways still feels like it.