Plate
$1,650
Hotel Avg
$3,500
Best Month
November
Airport Dist.
15km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to MXN from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in Ixtapa ZihuatanejoComplete guide for your wedding in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Perfect blend of bohemian tropical bays and world-class Pacific beachfront luxury. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9.6/10 in romanticism, Ixtapa Zihuatanejo offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Ixtapa Zihuatanejo has excellent leisure infrastructure (8.5/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
Main advantages
- Two distinct vibes in one destination: the romantic fishing village charm of Zihuatanejo and the luxury resort strip of Ixtapa.
- Iconic Pacific Ocean sunsets painting the evening sky every day.
- World-renowned fresh coastal cuisine including authentic Zihuatanejo-style fish tiritas.
Points to keep in mind
- Higher tropical humidity during the summer rainy months (July to September).
- International direct flights are slightly more seasonal than Cancun.
The style in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
Dominant Style
Bohemian Coastal Chic & Pacific Luxury
Local Tradition
Barefoot sunset beach ceremony on Playa La Ropa with live coastal acoustic trio music and artisanal Guerrero mezcal toasts
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Top Venues in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa
5-star cliffside sanctuary perched directly above the crashing Pacific waves with private terrace plunge pools in every suite.
La Casa Que Canta
Iconic boutique hotel overlooking Zihuatanejo Bay celebrated worldwide for Mexican architecture and pure romance.
Thompson Zihuatanejo
Luxury beachfront retreat on Playa La Ropa featuring lush palm gardens, lagoon pools, and barefoot elegance.
Wedding traditions in Mexico
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Arras and the lazo
The 13 arras represent shared prosperity, and the lazo —a cord placed over the couple's shoulders during the ceremony— symbolises eternal union.
Godparents (padrinos)
A Mexican wedding has padrinos for everything: velación, lazo, arras, bouquet, rings, cushions, bible… Key figures who accompany and sponsor the couple.
Mariachi and callejoneada
Mariachi typically accompanies the welcome or closing of the banquet. In colonial cities like Guanajuato or San Miguel, the callejoneada parades guests and couple through the streets before the party.
Hora loca and víbora de la mar
The hora loca explodes at midnight with masks, hats and streamers. The víbora de la mar is the chain-dance that closes every proper Mexican wedding.
Mexican candy table
Cocadas, palanquetas, mazapán, alegrías, tamarindo enchilado, ate, pulparindos… The candy table is a must-have cultural touch.
Legal requirements to marry in Mexico
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
State Civil Registry
Minimum notice
15 days
Witnesses per spouse
2
Key steps
- Application at the State Civil Registry where you'll marry.
- Certified birth certificate (less than 3 months old) and valid government ID.
- Pre-marital blood tests (mandatory in several Mexican states).
- Pre-marital talk required in some states.
- Civil ceremony before the Civil Registry judge; four witnesses (2 per spouse).
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Mexico- Birth certificate apostilled and translated by an official perito.
- Valid migratory form or passport.
- Certificate of single status (apostilled) in some states.
How to get there from Mexico
Main airports
Common departure points
Mexico City · Guadalajara · Monterrey · Querétaro · Mérida
Typical vendors in Mexico
What Mexican couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
Precio medio: ~190€/noche
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Vuelos a Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Que hacer en Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a wedding in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo cost?
Average catering is €85 to €120 per guest. A 100-guest luxury beach wedding typically ranges from €18,000 to €40,000.
When is the best season for a wedding in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo?
November through May is ideal dry season, offering sunny cloudless days, gentle ocean breezes, and golden sunsets.
How do wedding guests travel to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo?
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) is just 15 minutes away, offering direct connections to Mexico City, the US, and Canada.
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