Zihuatanejo has three sister cities, Palm Desert and Los Gatos in California and Collingwood in Ontario, Canada.
Spoiler Alert: The main character in The Shawshank Redemption moves here at the end of the film.
Each year in March, Zihuatanejo holds the annual week-long international Zihua Guitar Fest, which attracts visitors from far and wide. The celebrations take place in a different spot each night and offer something for everyone including children.
Region: Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo
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This luxurious resort tucked amid a picturesque fishing village on Mexico's Pacific coast.
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