Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa Message Board - Water Sports - Jet Skiing Question

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TheColoradoGirl — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:04:21 +0000

I totally agree about respecting other folks. I too believe that we should all try to keep Zihuat nice and relaxing. I have no intention of jet skiing in close proximity to the la ropa swimming and would much prefer going outside of the bay anyway as I know that is where the better views not to mention better jet skiing is. Thank you for the idea. I think that may be the best advice yet. Also so anyone who is interested knows the day pass at Dorado Pacific in Ixtapa is 200 peso per person and this includes food and drink.

Gracias!

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cdoc — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:23:00 +0000

Another option is to rent at LaRopa and leave the bay. Ixtapa is a 15 minute ride via Jet Ski and the coast is something you must see.
Make sure you let the operator know you are going and you should be fine.
Zihua Bay is a bit small, but IMO, if you get well offshore and don't buzz the beaches it is not a bad thing.
It all comes down to respect.

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Pelicano — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:45:40 +0000

Ditto. Vile machines, same thing for snowmobiles in the GW North. On La Madera, the close calls are frightening, idiots swerving in amongst swimmers, fisherman hand-casting nets, shellfish divers. Luckily I swim in the early a.m., they're asleep then...

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TheColoradoGirl — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:57:44 +0000

Thanks to those of you who actually helped answer my question. We will most likely check out the Jet skiing in Ixtapa and perhaps a day pass at The Dorado Pacifico. Any ideas of other resorts in Ixtapa that offer day passes. What about Jet Skiing option at Playa Linda?

Thanks in advance!

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Azuluna — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:18:47 +0000

I have not noticed any of the newer engines being used in Zihua Bay. They're just as obnoxious as ever and so are most of the drivers. Near misses with swimmers happen a lot. I think it would be more fun in Ixtapa too. Bigger waves!

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Canadian Rainbirds — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:13:14 +0000

The jet skis on La Ropa are NOT all owned by the same person. The group near El Pirata and El Manglar, near the estuarray, is owned and operated by Beto's Water Sports. Beto is a long time local Mexican. His English is excellent and most of his staff speak good English as well. His machines are well maintained and well muffled. Not nearly as loud as some.

I have never rented a jet ski and probably never will but I don't find the quiet ones objectionable.

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frostbite — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:54:37 +0000

Amen!

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JBinCT — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:19:33 +0000

Expect to pay around $25-30 for 30 minutes, more for a double. I think there are at least 3 different locations on La Ropa, but all probably owned/managed by the same folks. I used to find jet skis obnoxious but the newer engines are so much quieter you barely notice them anymore.

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ZihuaRob — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:48:01 +0000

Please don't.

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TheColoradoGirl — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:44:17 +0000

My Fiance and I would like to go jet skiing from La Ropa. How much should we expect to pay? Thanks in advance for any information regarding Jet Skiing.