If you like variety – then Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo is the perfect destination for you. Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo , with a combined population of 70,000 are sister destinations in the area known as the Mexican Rivera or Costa Grande. Both are just 4 miles apart – but they are worlds apart.  These two unique sister destinations share many complimentary facilities giving the visitor two destinations for the price of one.

Side-by-side beach resorts, Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo  may share the same geography, but they couldn't be more different in character. Ixtapa is a model of modern infrastructure, services and nightlife, with an expansive 3 miles of sand containing no less then 10 distinct and stunning beaches.  While Zihuatanejo -- "Zihua" to the locals -- is the quintessential picturesque fishing village nestled within a bay containing four beautiful beaches. This dual destination is the choice for the student looking for a little of everything, from resort-style indulgence to unpretentious simplicity.

This whole area of beaches has the backdrop of  the Sierra Madre, with many wooded trail to explore.

Our School is located in Ixtapa, and is perfectly located to combine learning Spanish with horse riding. There are no less than half a dozen different beaches that you can explore on horse back, and combined with the many trails of the Sierra Madre make this an excellent combination of Spanish and horse riding