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Practical
Information
Everything
you need to know about your
holiday: transport, payment
types accepted, practical
information about the Resort and
the country.
CLUB MED
IXTAPA PACIFIC
PLAYA QUIETA 40 880
ESTADO DE GUERRERO ZIHUATANEJO
Telephone: (52) 75 55 55 10 00
Fax: (52) 75 55 52 01 42
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Official country name: United States of
Mexico
Capital: Mexico (Ciudad de México)
Capital: Mexico (Ciudad de México)
Land area: 1,972,000 km²
Population: 107 million inhabitants
Peoples and ethnic groups: The country is
split between a very large majority of mestizos
(of Spanish and Indian origin) and an indigena
minority (Indians: Nahuas, Mayas, Zapotecs,
Mixtecs, Totonacs, Tarascs)
Languages: Spanish, the most generally
spoken language, together with about fifty
Indian
Religions: Catholicism (tainted with
animism in certain Indiens groups)
Political institutions: A federal state
ruled by a president of the Republic elected for
6 years. Two chambers share the legislative
power.
President: Felipe Calderon
GDP: 1,005 billion $US
GDP per capita: 9 666 $US/inhabitant
Principal activities : Tourism, pearls,
fishing
Principal partners: France, United
States, Japan, Australia, New-Zealand.
Principal activities : oil and gas are
the country's main assets, together with
tourism. Agriculture occupies 25% of the active
population but only represents 8% of the
national wealth. Mexico also produces silver,
steel, lead, copper and zinc; together with
vehicles, food-processing, chemical products,
paper, textiles; and also sugar and coffee.
Principal partners: United States,
Canada, Japan, Europe
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Transportation |
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to reach the Resort? Here is all the information
you need to plan your journey. |
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Getting to the resort
Optional Extra*
For clients who have not bought
the air through Club Med
Airport/Village transfer by bus
Airport in Zihuatanejo 15 miles
away from the resort.*,
Airport/Village transfer by taxi
Zihuatanejo Airport 15 miles from the resort. Transfer time: 40
minutes.*
Club Med car park(s)
Outdoor monitored car park with
100 spaces.
Access is free and booking is
not required.
Zihuatanejo Airport
Airport located at Zihuatanejo,
15 miles from the resort.
Getting to the resort
Optional Extra*
For clients who have not bought
the air through Club Med
Airport/Village transfer by bus
Airport in Zihuatanejo 15 miles
away from the resort.*,
Airport/Village transfer by taxi
Zihuatanejo Airport 15 miles from the resort. Transfer time: 40
minutes.*
Transport package
Your air--inclusive package
includes: return flights and
transfers to and from the
resort.
Local transport
Optional Extra*
At the Village the following is
available:
Car rental
Taxi service
Local transport
Optional Extra*
At the Village the following is
available:
Car remtal
Taxi service
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At an additional charge
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Passports, local currency, cash machines and
other tips: make sure you know what to take with
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Travel Documents, Passports,
Visas and Personal
Identification
Proof of citizenship, passports,
visas, tourist cards, health
recommendations, inoculations
(where required) and compliance
with customs regulations are the
responsibility of the member.
Club Med Sales, Inc., shall not
be responsible if boarding or
entry is denied or delayed or if
cancellation charges are imposed
or additional costs incurred as
a result of the failure to
provide required travel
documents. All information
should be confirmed directly
with the appropriate government
consulate or tourist office in
advance of departure. If a birth
certificate is being used,
please make sure it is an
original or certified copy with
raised seal, and bring an
additional government issued
picture I.D. (such as a driver's
license).
New passport requirements: For
travel outside the United States
including Mexico and the
Caribbean, a passport is now
required. Please check
www.travel.state.gov for
complete travel information.
Some countries may also require
a Visa. Verify that your
passport/visa has not expired
(some countries will not allow
you to enter on a passport
that's due to expire in six
months or less). Check with the
Tourist Board to find out the
requirements of the particular
country you are visiting. You
may check specific consular
information for any country at
www.travel.state.gov.
Special requirements may apply
in the event a minor is
traveling with a guardian or
only one parent, including, but
not limited to, notarized
parental permission.
Please check
www.travel.state.gov for
complete travel information.
Payment in the Resort
The Club Med Pass : How to
obtain it? At the resorts'
reception, in exchange for a
credit card imprint (cf credit
cards accepted in the resort
below); Deposit amount: 250
Euros.What does it entitle you
to The Club Med Pass card is a
charge card that can be used to
pay for extra services in the
resort, such as excursions, spa
packages, boutique etc. and to
settle the balance upon your
departure.
Credit cards accepted(for
payments only): American Express
MasterCard Visa Other payment
methods accepted in the resort:
Cash - Dollars are accepted -
Travellers cheques accepted in:
Euros, Canadian and US Dollars
Foreign exchange office in the
resort (at reception): US and
Canadian Dollars, Euros, Swiss
Francs and Sterling Pounds .ATM
machine: It is not possible to
withdraw money in the Resort.
Atm are available approx. 4 mile
walk from the Village.
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out about the hotel services offered at your
Club Med Resort and all the health precautions
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Hotel services
When you arrive and/or
leave, we offer the following
facilities:
Luggage storage untill room
available/or departure time
Courtesy area to change
Club Med Boutique®*
Courtesy area
Ice machine
Internet
For your use: 1 Internet access
point
Wi-Fi access*
Laundry*
Loan of beach towels
Luggage room
Photographer*
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At an additional charge
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Culture, traditions, local events: make the most
of your holiday by finding out about the local
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Around the Village
Nearby towns:
Ixtapa - 4 miles from the Resort
Travel time (by taxi): 10
minutes
Zihuatanejo - 15 miles from the
Resort
Travel time (by taxi): 25
minutes
Climate
From November to May, the
weather is warm and dry.
From May to September, you may
have tropical showers usually in
the late afternoon.
Temperature of the sea :
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Mexican beaches : on the West
coast the weather permits to
swim the whole year, in the
Southern part of this coast the
temperature of the sea is always
between 80,6 °F and 84,2 °F
(27°C and 29°C).
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