Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo 2010 Events
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UNLIMITED FUN! FESTIVAL A one of a kind festival presented to visitors, during 4 uninterrupted months. Unique evenings filled with shows, artistic events and entertainment. Free of charge from Monday to Friday in Ixtapa and in Zihuatanejo. |
JANUARY through APRIL 9. |
IXTAPA's kiosk (Mon, Wed, and Fri) PEDRO ASCENCIO Street IN ZIHUATANEJO. (Tue & Thu) |
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GRUPO ARTE NATIVO PERMANENT EXHIBIT An art expression from a coastal perspective and inspiration. Presented everyday in the heart of Zihuatanejo starting January. |
JANUARY-MARCH |
Archaeological Museum of LA COSTA GRANDE |
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IXTAPA ZIHUATANEJO 1ST. TRIATHLON CLINIC. Technical and practical professional training of the three disciplines that make up this sport. |
JANUARY 28 through the 31. |
IXTAPA |
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ZIHUA SAIL FEST 9th Edition of the Regatta Fest that offers fun competition and presents additional activities such as benefit concerts, cocktails, seminars and diverse beach activities for the whole family to enjoy.
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FEB. 2 through 7 |
ZIHUATANEJO BAY |
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IXTAPA ZIHUATANEJO CARNIVAL A commotion of traditions distinctive of this type of event such as the "Burning of bad humor" and the "Crowning of the Carnival's Queen and Ugly King". It also promotes popular games played in the region. |
FEB. 9 through 13 |
ZIHUATANEJO DOWNTOWN AND MUNICIPAL COURT |
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ART Festival Event that is presented during one week and exposes artistic expressions in painting from local and invited artists. |
FEB 14 through 21 |
PASEO DEL PESCADOR |
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The "EL Norteño" Presentation Part of the Unlimited Fun Program. |
March 12 |
IXTAPA'S KIOSK |
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7th Guitar Festival. Tour of musical concerts with varied guitar styles and rhythms offered by recognized musicians presented in restaurants and public open spaces of Zihuatanejo |
MARCH 16 THROUGH 19 |
RESTAURANTS AND NIGHT CLUBS IN ZIHUATANEJO |
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UNLIMITED FUN CLOSING CONCERT Concert by Paco Renteria and his talented group will delight us with music from his 2010 Bicentennial Tour. |
APRIL 09 |
IXTAPA'S KIOSK |
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BODY SURF INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT Tournament that brings together both national and international competitors at Las Escolleras Beach located in Ixtapa |
APRIL 24 AND 25 |
LAS ESCOLLERAS BEACH |
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MOTO FIESTA IXTAPA |
MAY |
PENDING |
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XXVI TELEVISA DEPORTES IXTAPA ZIHUATANEJO TRIATHLON International sporting event that includes racing, swimming and cycling. |
MAY 22 |
IXTAPA BOULEVARD |
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XXVI INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT OF SPORT FISHING. A fun open sea experience offering the reward of attractive prizes and an unforgettable adventure. |
MAY 6, 7 and 8 |
ZIHUATANEJO BAY |
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NATIONAL SUN AND FUN Fam trip for national travel agents and media which includes Ixtapa Zihuatanejo's newest and most important tourist attractions. |
JUNE |
PENDING |
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UNLIMITED FUN 4 KIDS One of a kind event program for the little ones: shows, music, dancing, games and for the first time, the "State clown contest" will take place as part of our program. |
JULY-AUGUST |
IXTAPA AND ZIHUATANEJO |
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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF TOURISM A celebration that includes the entire local tourist industry in various activities in Ixtapa and in Zihuatanejo |
SEPTIEMBER 27 |
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DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION Altar contest and exhibition in Downtown Zihuatanejo and in the traditional Adelita Street. "Playa La Madera" |
NOV. 01 |
ADELITA STREET, LA MADERA BEACH |
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CHRISTMAS POSADA Traditional Christmas show (pastorela) and town fair on Adelita Street, in La Madera |
DECEMBER |
LA MADERA |
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ANNIVERSARY OF THE CREATION OF THE ZIHUATANEJO DE AZUETA MUNICIPALITY Official act preceded by the Zihuatanejo de Azueta Municipal Government, which highlights the pride and heritage of the Azueta population. |
DEC-23 |
CANCHA MUNICIPAL |
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RUCCO SURFER REUNION International surf tournament that brings together seasoned surfers 40 years old and older. |
DECEMBER |
LAS ESCOLLERAS BEACH |
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SUN AND FUN Magnificent fam trip event aimed at wholesale and retail travel agents and international media where the newest tourist attractions offered by Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo are presented. |
NOV-DEC. Pending |
IXTAPA HOTEL STRIP |
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RELEASE OF BABY TURTLES Massive release of turtles coordinated by the Ecology Head Office and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo's Hotel Association, who promotes the caring of the species. |
DEC. 31 |
EL PALMAR BEACH |
