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Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Cuisine
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Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo seduces your senses with her natural beauty, incredible sunsets and vibrant nightlife as well as a wonderful selection of restaurants that will satisfy food lovers from all over the world.
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The cultivation of wine began over 500 years ago with Hernan Cortes. Today the wine production in Mexico is gaining importance nationally and internationally.In Mexico, there are seven main estates where wine production is carried out.

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Tequila
Tequila is a regional distilled alcoholic drink made from the blue agave plant, primarily in the area surrounding the city of Tequila, and in the Jaliscan Highlands of the central western Mexican state of Jalisco.
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Beer in Mexico has a long history. From Mesoamerican time and the arrival of the Spanish, European style beer brewed was introduced and Mexicans have been brewing beer for centuries and is one of the world’s top beer-producing countries.
Learning to Cook Regional Delights
Attending a local Mexican cooking school is the best way to learn the local cuisine and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo serves as a key location for cooking schools and food preparation here. Foodies who choose to mix learning with pleasure in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo often find this to be a great chance to meet new friends and interact with locals.
The Basics: Seafood
Fresh seafood abounds in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, with all the usual suspects making an appearance: sandwiches out of beach-side shacks, grilled fish platters and plenty of ceviche. Regional ceviche has its own unique flavor acquired by the unconventional splash of orange soda or juice and sprinkling of tomatoes. Akumal also has two seafood dishes that are distinct to the region: Pescado a la Talla is the most well-known regional specialty, a grilled snapper that has been marinated in spices and chiles. Vuelve a la vida or “return to life” in English, is the perfect hangover cure that locals swear by. It’s essentially a seafood cocktail served in a chilled goblet with a side of saltine crackers and sliced avocado. A vuelve a la vida usually contains some combination of shrimp, raw clams and oysters, squid and ceviche doused in tomato juice, ketchup and a spicy salsa.
Enjoy the sunset with exquisite shrimp tacos, red Zihuatanejo clams, pescado a la talla or the famous Zihuatanejo tiritas, fish sliced in thin strips and marinated in lemon with red onion and spicy green chili peppers.

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Cuisine

Pozole
In Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, you can enjoy two types of pozole: white and green. White pozole is the kind you can find just about anywhere in Mexico; it’s prepared with chicken or pork, heirloom corn, vegetables and tortilla chips. Green pozole, specific to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, has pumpkin seed sauce and green tomatoes added. The steaming hot soup is usually served in a clay bowl and is the perfect meal for a rainy afternoon on the coast.

Relleno Guerrerense
Another classic Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo dish that’s specific to the state, this stew is a heady combination of pork, pork lard, pork skin and spices. Everything is finely chopped, mixed up together and slow-cooked in a clay pot.

Tamales Guerrerenses
The delicious tamales guerrerenses have a special flavor that makes for a unique dining experience. They often consist of black mole with pork, chicken or green beans and squash blossoms wrapped in a banana leaf that gives them a more smooth and solid consistency. You can also enjoy bean tamales covered with green pumpkin seed mole or tamales made from fresh pumpkin.

Ceviche
Since Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is are seaside towns, fresh seafood is something that can easily be enjoyed during your visit. Ceviche is prepared by cooking pieces of fish that were dipped in lemon juice for at least one night before draining the mixture and adding onion, fresh lemon juice, diced avocado, cilantro, olive oil, olives and chili.

Pescado a la Talla
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is full of coconut and tamarind trees, and as a result, there are various recipes that have been created using the fruits. Some of the treats that are peddled on the beach and everywhere in between include tamarind pulp mixed with sugar, jamoncillo, a nutty kind of fudge, baked coconut candy and coconut ice cream.

Vuelve a la Vida
Vuelve a la vida or “return to life” in English, is the perfect antidote to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo’s famed nightlife, a hangover cure that locals swear by. It’s essentially a seafood cocktail served in a chilled goblet with a side of saltine crackers and sliced avocado. A vuelve a la vida usually contains some combination of shrimp, raw clams and oysters, squid and ceviche doused in tomato juice, ketchup and a spicy salsa.

Aporreadillo
It is one of the most traditional local dishes, it is made with dried or dried beef jerky, scrambled with egg and “ranchera” sauce

Sweet Treats for Dessert
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is full of coconut and tamarind trees, and as a result, there are various recipes that have been created using the fruits. Some of the treats that are peddled on the beach and everywhere in between include tamarind pulp mixed with sugar, jamoncillo, a nutty kind of fudge, baked coconut candy and coconut ice cream.

Famous Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Drinks
A well-known drink is Damiana liqueur. This is made from the plant with the same name and combines with cane alcohol, sugar, and water. It is usually prepared with indigenous Guaycrua for various ceremonies. This is actually digestive liquor. As a matter of fact, it is also known to be a relaxing aphrodisiac.

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Your vacation in Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo is sure to consist of plenty of fun and excitement, but how about adding a touch of adventure as well? For those who can’t shake that adrenaline bug, consider booking exciting excursions, such as zip lining through the jungle, setting sail on a catamaran cruise or snorkeling and diving, to make the most out of your destination.
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