My husband and I spent an afternoon at Isla Ixtapa in Nov 2007. There are two swim beaches and a snorkeling beach. The waves were starting to pick up at the snorkeling beach, which faces the Pacific so we did not snorkel. The swim beaches are very small, good for children and perfect for a dip to cool off. We... more

Nov. 2006, Just returned from a week in Ixtapa / Zihua and had a ball. There is so much to do that you could stay busy every day, or just laze around and do nothing. Went one day over to Ixtapa Island, and I highly recommend it. Take a taxi from your hotel and then catch the water taxis to... more

we were in Zih/Ixtapa for 10 days - 2 of which we spent on isla ixtapa (mid june, 2006). it's the low season so there weren't many tourists. the water for all three beaches were crystal clear and stunning. playa coral has some reef, but it's obvious that it's not cozumel or cayman islands, nor do they claim to be.... more

In Jan.2004 we ordered lobster & prawms from afriendly waiter who insisted that I order as the rest in our group had. After insisting that I order, he said he would give a little surprise with my order. The surprise was "marinaded strips of uncook fish" which I only sample. Two days later I was deadly sick with septic shock.... more

As many people know El palmer beach hotel zone has very rought water, Ixtapa island has the opposite, one side is for snorkleing and the other is for calm water and relaxation. We went over to ixtapa island and mainly stayed on the side opposite of the snorkling. The water was very calm and clear and plent of pool loungers.... more

My husband and I went on a day trip to Ixtapa Island and the highlight was a wonderful hike around the island with another couple. When you arrive at the dock, hang a left from the beach instead of going to the right where everyone else goes. There is a path (a bit steep and rocky but we managed fine... more

Just got back from a cruise to Mexico which we loved, but our excursion to Isla Ixtapa was a real disappointment. The small fishing boat that took us to the island almost capsized (everyone sat on one side) - well we did get a laugh out of that! There are about 5 or 6 different restaurants on the island and... more

If you want to be trapped on an island all day with nothing to do then go the ixtapa isle! my friends and I went to snorkel which was about a joke you can't see a thing! The so called restaurants are pretty bad! I would never go back again!! Don't waste your money! Instead rent a moped and go... more

Please don't waste your time and $$$ on this excursion. It's not like it was terrible, but the beaches and pools at all the hotel's in the area were far better. The comp. fish lunch was great though. They served a tunafish fillet with garlic/butter. It was outstanding. Go on the Sunset Cruise on the 85ft. sailboat instead. That was... more