Episode
Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa
Samantha Brown vacations on the Pacific coast of Mexico in the beachside towns of Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa. Sam finds an abundance of natural beauty and a richness to the local culture.
Travel Guide
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4 Hermanos
One of the casual, sandy-floor restaurants sits right on Playa Larga.
Restaurant
Leo's Restaurant
You'll find Leo's in the Noria neighborhood, where the first fishermen in Zihua lived long before tourism came around.
Activity
Picante Catamaran
Sam takes a catamaran cruise on the Mexican Pacific coast.
Activity
Tania Scales (Art Collector)
Samantha learns of an artist named Tania Scales, who has created a collection of sculptures honoring the women and goddesses of Mexico.
Activity
Deportes Aquatilos Larizah
Sam joins Deportes Aquaticos Larizah for a parasailing experience over the bay of Zihuatanejo.
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Activity
Delfiniti Ixtapa
Samantha visits a marine facility that wants to make the fantasy of swimming with dolphins easy and attainable.
Ixtapa, Mexico
Accommodation
La Casa Que Canta
Samantha splurges -- this charming hotel is the place to stay on this part of Mexico's Pacific coast.
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