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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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Your destination |
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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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How 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
* At an additional charge
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How to prepare your trip |
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Passports, local currency, cash machines and other
tips: make sure you know what to take with you. |
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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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Practical Information |
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Find out about the hotel services offered at your
Club Med Resort and all the health precautions you should take into account. |
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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*
* At an additional charge
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Country |
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Culture, traditions, local events: make the most of
your holiday by finding out about the local life! |
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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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