Ixtapa
City in Guerrero, Mexico
Overview
Ixtapa is a modern resort town on Mexico's Pacific coast, celebrated for its golden beaches, lively marina, and proximity to the old fishing village of Zihuatanejo. The city is tailored for relaxation and family fun, with lush golf courses, lively nightlife, and plenty of water sports.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Guerrero
Population
8,992
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.67°, -101.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,290
Local Cost
$785
Local Income
$380
Cashless
45
English
35
Temperature
27.7°C
Summer Avg
28.5°C
Winter Avg
27.0°C
Record High
32.5°C
Record Low
22.3°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1132 mm
Internet Speed
89 Mbps
Upload
67 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
3
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
ZIH
Distance
20 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 29 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.