Mexico

Ixtapa

Ixtapa - photo 1

Photo by Jezael Melgoza on Unsplash.

Ixtapa is a coastal town in Guerrero on Mexico’s Pacific coast. It’s a popular gateway for visitors to the area with multiple beachside hotels and tour operators. In terms of diving, there are a handful of local centers focused on recreational training and boat trips to nearby reefs and coastal sites along the Guerrero coast. The diving scene here is modest compared with bigger Red Sea or Caribbean hubs, and visibility and conditions can vary with the season. For most divers, Ixtapa serves as a convenient access point for day trips and beginner-friendly dives rather than a destination on its own.

Essential information for traveling in Mexico

About Mexico

Sea
Caribbean Sea, Gulf of California, Gulf of Mexi...
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Languages
ES
Demonym
Mexican
Phone prefix
+52

Practicalities

Currency
MXN
Voltage
127, 220
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
CUN CZM SJD LAP TIJ

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Ixtapa

Nearby Dive Sites (8)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Ixtapa

The best time to dive in Ixtapa

The best months to dive in Ixtapa are from January to April and December. Temperatures are confortable (26-27°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
26 °C
02 - Feb.
26 °C
03 - Mar.
26 °C
04 - Apr.
26 °C
05 - May
29 °C
06 - Jun.
27 °C
07 - Jul.
28 °C
08 - Aug.
28 °C
09 - Sept.
27 °C
10 - Oct.
27 °C
11 - Nov.
28 °C
12 - Dec.
27 °C

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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