GETTING THERE
1 - the airport is about 15 - 10 min from zihuatanejo, you can easily catch a taxi.
shouldn't cost you more than $20 - 25 bucks
2 - there are big tour type buses that head into town, for $10 a head
and they serve beer for a $1- you can take these as well, just make sure they're going to La Ropa beach
3 - do not rent a car, you will not need it, you can take taxi's everywhere
and once the wedding festivities start, everything is within walking distance
4- driving into Zihua, the barrio's are very "typical mexico". just know it gets better as you drive.
5 - There are ATM's at the airport & in town at the banks, most places should take credit cards (exchange rate is best) and most places will take american dollars as well (they'll give you change back in pesos) exchange rate is roughly 10 pesos to $1
6 - there is a small food market on the beach next to Villa Mexicana and a large grocery just outside town, you'll have to take a taxi there
ACTIVITIES
1 - there are a bunch of activities in ixtapa - dolphinarium, water park "magic world"
crocodile reserve, marina, mini golf etc...as well as all the beach rental activities
2 - zip line rope tours - $60 per 2hrs includes lunch & transportation
(email me if you are interested, we will get a group together)
3 - there are 2 major golf courses $75 - $85 + $30 club rental
(email me if you are interested, we will get a group together)
4 - fishing is available for friday morning 6:30am - 2pm - 35 - 40 ft boats
fit 6 people - they have 5 boats available approx $85 per person
(email me if you are interested, this will be friday morning)
5 - snorkeling- there's a snorkeling beach just to the left of la ropa beach (if you're looking at the ocean) they rent equipment there
here's the nightly schedule:
WED - happy hour at our house 6:00 villa carolina - http://www.villacarolina.com.mx/
THURS - downtown zihua, mustache party 9:00 (bring your own OR we will supply)
coconuts bar - http://www.restaurantcoconuts.com/
FRIDAY - rehearsal 6:00 villa vera - rehearsal dinner to follow (wedding party only)
9:00 open bar at La Perla restaurant on the beach - http://www.zihua.net/laperlarestaurant/index.html
SAT - wedding - 5:00 arrive, 6:00 ceremony starts - villa vera puerta mio
http://www.applevacations.com/showHotel.do?lastActive=summary&hotelCode=210509&command=showHotel
SUN - drinks & dinner at Las Brisas in Ixtapa - http://www.brisas.com.mx/?method=hotel&idhotel=3
MISC
1 - it will be HOT & humid - temperature is in the mid 90's and it only cools down to mid 70's at nighttime. there is a chance it will rain, but it's usually a brief afternoon shower
2 - most accomodations will have americanized sockets, so your electrical stuff shouldn't be a problem.
3 - all events are super casual, flip flops, bathing suit & coverups are essential, it's a beach vacation, you can pretty much wear flip flops everywhere. the attire for the ceremony / reception is casual as well:
- guys - the wedding party is wearing shorts & flip flops with oxfords, no need for a suit OR sport coat, unless you want to.
- girls - sundresses, skirts, pants, flip flops, heels..it's up to you. the ceremony isn't on the beach. overall, think tropical & fun, just be comfortable & happy in what your wearing
you'll get a packet of stuff when you get down there, places to eat etc..
email us if you have ANY questions in the meantime
- - > let me know BEFORE friday 10/20 if you're interested in fishing OR golf OR the zipline park so we can arrange groups to go
we leave on tues 10/24
