Ixtapa Group Travel
Ixtapa is the easygoing side of Mexico's Pacific coast, a purpose-built resort town that sits right next to Zihuatanejo, a centuries-old fishing village. Together they make one destination with two personalities. Ixtapa brings the modern hotel zone, Palmar Beach, a golf course, and a marina. Zihuatanejo, about ten minutes away, brings a horseshoe bay, artisan markets, seafood palapas, and the kind of unhurried charm that keeps people coming back. The airport (ZIH) sits between the two, so transfers are short.
That mix of polish and character is the draw for groups. Family reunions and milestone birthdays love the calm, swimmable beaches and the range of things to do. Wedding parties book Zihuatanejo's bay and Playa La Ropa, one of the prettiest beaches in Mexico. Friend crews come for the sailfishing, the island snorkeling, and the sunset sails. It runs quieter than Cancun or Cabo after dark, which suits groups that want their days full and their evenings relaxed. Your Group Travel Specialist matches your crew to the right side of the destination.
Things to do in Ixtapa for Your Group Trip
- Deep-sea sailfishing charters
- Sunset sails around Zihuatanejo bay
- Beach club days on Playa La Ropa
- Snorkeling and beach day at Isla Ixtapa
- Artisan-market shopping in Zihuatanejo
Top Reasons to Plan Your Group Trip to Ixtapa
- Two destinations in one. Modern resorts in Ixtapa, old-world charm in Zihuatanejo, ten minutes apart.
- Calm, swimmable beaches. Palmar Beach and Playa La Ropa are gentle and group-friendly.
- Quieter than the big names. A relaxed alternative to Cancun and Cabo for groups that want the calm side.
- World-class sailfishing. Zihuatanejo is one of the top sportfishing spots on the Pacific.
- Short transfers. The airport sits between the two towns, so nobody spends the first day in a van.
- Group perks run deep. Complimentary rooms, private dinners, resort credits, and upgrades stack up fast.
- Great for families and intimate weddings. The pace and the beaches suit both beautifully.
How to Plan Your Group Trip to Ixtapa
1. Get matched to your stay. Tell your Group Travel Specialist your group size, dates, celebration type, and rough per-person budget. They'll shortlist the stays that fit across Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, negotiate the rates and perks, and put together a quote you can weigh at a glance.
2. Choose Ixtapa or Zihuatanejo. Modern, purpose-built Ixtapa, with its hotel zone, marina, and Palmar Beach, suits larger groups and reunions; the older fishing village of Zihuatanejo, with its scenic bay and Playa La Ropa, suits couples and smaller crews. They're ten minutes apart, and your specialist matches the base to your celebration.
3. Lock in your room block and perks. Groups of 10 rooms or more get a resort coordinator for the block, dining, and private events. Six to nine months covers 10 to 20 rooms; since flights into ZIH are limited and seasonal, plan nine to twelve for 30-plus or the December-to-April peak, which is also prime sailfishing and whale-watching time.
4. Invite your group online. Each guest gets a planning site to reserve a room, set a payment plan, and see their ZIH connection details and whether they're based in Ixtapa or Zihuatanejo. A dashboard shows who's committed while your specialist follows up with the holdouts.
5. Arrive in Ixtapa and celebrate. Your group's already checked in, and the only thing left is deciding whether the first outing is Ixtapa's beach or Zihua's bay.
How It Works
Create a profile and you'll get paired with a Group Travel Specialist who will help you: