The dramatic cliffs and awe-inspiring ocean vistas of Ixtapa have long made this the preferred home away from home of Mexico’s most fortunate families. Capella Ixtapa invites you to experience this special place in a manner more perfect than villa life. Here, a caring and knowledgeable staff, including your own Personal Assistant, ensures that your every wish is fulfilled. Every day presents a new experience designed especially for your family to enjoy during your Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo vacation.
Before your teenage sons and daughters grow up and take on the world, take them on an unforgettable escape to Capella Ixtapa and enjoy one of the most memorable family resorts in Mexico. We specialize in customizing a wide range of activities for all family members, ensuring that everyone enjoys a vacation to remember.
Snorkeling and Diving: Within the warm crystal waters of Ixtapa, a myriad of exotic and colorful marine life awaits. We will arrange for the area’s best PADI diving instructor to teach you and your family to dive or, if you are a certified diver, lead you on an exhilarating underwater excursion.
Dolphin Experiences: Let us design a program especially for you and your family to swim and interact with the remarkable denizens of the Ixtapa Dolphinarium.
Deep Sea Fishing: We provide an experienced professional crew to test your mettle on the open sea and land a catch. Back at the resort, our culinary team will prepare it to your taste. If you wish, our Executive Chef will share the secrets of preparing a legendary seafood feast.
Cycling and Cuatrimoto: We provide everything you need, including a delicious picnic spread, to spend the day exploring the dazzling Azatlan Nature Reserve on our 9.2-km ciclopista. The adventure accelerates on our motorized cuatrimoto, taking you on a thrilling tour of Ixtapa and nearby beaches. Everyone 16 and up can join in the fun.
Horseback Riding: Experience breathtaking Pacific views and luxuriant native flora from atop a tame horse with one of our professional guides, or explore the villages of the San Jose River on a horse trained for seasoned riders. We’ll arrange the ideal experience for your skill level.
Vacation is the perfect opportunity to try new things and expand everyone’s horizons. Your friends at Capella Ixtapa can arrange private, expert instruction in a variety of new skills such as yoga, kickboxing and salsa dancing, as well as water sports including surfing and scuba diving. You may even work alongside our Executive Chef as he teaches you to prepare the tantalizing dishes and international cocktails served in our gourmet restaurants.
The activities touched on here are only a taste of the numerous possibilities that await you and your loved ones at Capella Ixtapa. Contact us, and let us customize your family’s perfect getaway today.


