Isla Ixtapa
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- Visit: 1–6 hours
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About
Isla Ixtapa is a small islet near Ixtapa in Guerrero, Mexico, with four beaches and opportunities for diving and water sports.
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Why go
- Playa Coral’s rocky reef is home to colorful marine life and suits snorkeling.
- Playa Cuachalalate, the island’s most visited beach, has calm water for swimming and palapas serving fresh fish.
- Playa Sacrificio is a small beach without businesses or a restaurant.
Don't miss
- Fishermen’s businessesSee the fishermen’s businesses along the beach.Playa Varadero
- PalapasStop at a palapa serving beer.Playa Cuachalalate
- Pacific Ocean viewpointLook out over the Pacific Ocean from the small hill.Playa Sacrificio
- Rock formations and large cactiSee rock formations and large cacti along the path across the islet.Isla Ixtapa
With kids
- Playa Varadero has calmer water.
Tips for your visit
- You can walk from one end of the islet to the other in a few minutes.
- Equipment for water activities can be rented on the island.
How to get there
- BoatReach Isla Ixtapa by water taxi from Playa Linda. Boats touring the islet also leave from the pier there.
Interesting facts2
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The island has four beaches.
Isla Ixtapa - Wikipedia -
Deer and rabbits live on the islet and share the path with visitors.
La Isla de Ixtapa | Un Viaje. Dos Paraísos
Sources: Isla Ixtapa - Wikipedia · La Isla de Ixtapa | Un Viaje. Dos Paraísos · Visita Zihua | Zihua · checked 1 Oct 2026
Where
/ Zihuatanejo de Azueta, Ixtapa
Plan from here: Evening walk →
Questions and answers
Which beach is most visited?
Playa Cuachalalate.
Can you rent water-activity equipment?
Yes, equipment can be rented on the island.
Does Playa Coral attract swimmers as well as snorkelers?
Yes, swimmers and divers also visit its nearby reefs.
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