Zihuatanejo Villa for Rent: Zihuatanejo Beach Villa on 9.5 miles of pristine shoreline. A Slice of Paradise. - Property 194117

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The Villa accommodations combine all the modern: day amenities with the contact of nature through its nearby lagoons, mountains, and coconut plantations as well, of course, with the sea. This vacation rental takes you away from the mainstream tourism and gives you a chance to enjoy the real Mexico. What's more, this still secret vacation villa is only 15 minutes from Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa International Airport and a $25.00 cab fare into downtown Zihuatanejo. The controlled access community shares the 'vanishing' pool, with only a short span of grass and white sand separating you from the gentle lapping of the waves of the deep blue Pacific Ocean. You can hear them calling out from the quiet and solitude of what is Zihuatanejo's Playa Blanca to send you to a state of total relaxation.

Many 'beach' rentals offer you a 'view' of the sea: and a 1-to 2-block walk to the ocean. At our beach villa you're close enough to hear the waves breaking nearby and smell the salt air while you enjoy unsurpassed views of the Pacific. You can almost feel the mist of the ocean air against your face. Directly in front of our vacation home lays the grandness of Playa Blanca. Kilometer upon kilometer of waves and white sand still untouched by modern trappings. From your palapa covered porch watch frolicking dolphins and migrating whales. Marvel at the grace of the giant frigate birds and the effortless glide of the numerous pelicans. At our villa, you will learn why Zihuatanejo was the dream destination of Tim Robbin's character in 'The Shawshank Redemption.' Come experience all the reasons you vacation 'On the Beach'... Leave your cares at home and relax at Villa Playa Blanca.

If you're looking for Mexican authenticity, the: sort found in a small fishing village with paradisaical sands, simply take a stroll to the end of Playa Blanca to Barra de Potosi. If you love nature and seek tranquility, a place away from the crowds, and a stretch of clean and isolated beach interrupted only by its wildlife, you will love La Barra. If you want a Gin Fizz, fancy shops and the like, it's not for you. What you'll find here are countless 'enramadas' (palm thatched covered restaurants) lining the beach and mangrove-covered lagoon where you can relax in a hammock, have a drink and enjoy fresh seafood at extremely reasonable prices. You can kayak on the bay or in the lagoon, horseback ride on the beach or explore a part of the jungle on the other side of the hill. You can take a guided boat tour of the large estuary and see the salt-producing flats and exotic wildlife, including pink flamingos, roseate spoonbills, rare white pelicans, great blue herons and maybe even a caiman crocodile. Be sure to take plenty of film!

Other Activities: wildlife viewing, exploring archaeological ruins, the Church of Miracles and Gold Market, cruises, night clubs

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