Visitors can enjoy typical small-town life in neighboring Zihuatanejo, a once-sleepy fishing village that began to attract visitors with its wonderful hilltop views and palm-strewn beaches, and now offers charming hotels, restaurants and shops. Visitors to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo will be delighted by the warm surf and absolutely breathtaking sunsets.

1. The Tides Zihuatanejo