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    Awaiting Your Return From Shore |  Zihuatanejo is a quaint fishing port 
    beautifully situated between two promontories. It boasts more than 16 miles 
    of beaches and semitropical weather all year round. Mountains rising 
    abruptly behind the town add to the scenic beauty. Often compared to the 
    Acapulco of fifty years ago, Zihuatanejo has experienced some modernization 
    while managing to retain its village charm and way of life. The main plaza 
    faces the ocean; from here the town spreads out, covering just a few square 
    blocks. Its streets are lined with shops and restaurants that are all within 
    easy walking distance from the pier. 
 Long before Columbus sailed to America, Zihuatanejo (originally Cihuatlan) 
    was a sanctuary for indigenous nobility. In 1527, Spanish conquistadors 
    launched a trade route from Zihuatanejo Bay to the Orient; galleons returned 
    with silks and spices. According to some historians, the first coconut palms 
    to be introduced to America arrived here from the Philippines.
 
 While Zihuatanejo strives to preserve its quaint look and laid-back way of 
    life, the modern computer-planned resort of Ixtapa is only five miles away. 
    Here are Deluxe hotels, miles of beaches, an 18-hole championship golf 
    course and upscale shopping malls. Ixtapa has managed to co-exist nicely 
    with quaint Zihuatanejo, and it is this contrast that endears the place to 
    visitors.
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    Return to Your 
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