Situated in the picturesque southwestern Pacific portion of the country, Ixtapa is considered by many to be positioned directly in the heart of The Mexican Riviera. Ixtapa is located one hundred and fifty miles northwest of Acapulco. A modern tourist paradise with aquatic vistas and miles of great beaches. The region is perfect for exploration, both underneath the ocean surface as well as in the many caves and lagoons that consume the land. Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo are two major tourist cities separated by only four miles, making this unique area of Mexico home to twin cities that are entirely different yet connected into one major tourist hotspot.