Practical Information
CLUB MED IXTAPA PACIFIC
PLAYA QUIETA 40 880
ESTADO DE GUERRERO ZIHUATANEJO
Country overlook
Official country name: United States of Mexico
Capital: Mexico (Ciudad de México)
Capital: Mexico (Ciudad de México)
Land area: 1,972,000 km²
Population: 107 million inhabitants
Peoples and ethnic groups: The country is split between a very large majority of mestizos (of Spanish and Indian origine) and an indigena minority (Indians: Nahuas, Mayas, Zapotecs, Mixtecs, Totonacs, Tarascs)
Languages: Spanish, the most generally spoken language, together with about fifty Indian
Religions: Catholicism (tainted with animism in certains Indiens groups)
Political institutions: A federal state ruled by a president of the Republic elected for 6 years. Two chambers share the legislative power.
President: Felipe Calderon
GDP: 1,005 billion $US
GDP per capita: 9 666 $US/inhabitant
Principal activities : Tourism, pearls, fishing
Principal partners: France, United States, Japan, Australia, New-Zealand.
Principal activities : oil and gas are the country'smain assets, together with tourism. Agriculture occupies 25% of the active population but only represents 8% of the national wealth. Mexico also produces silver, steel, lead, copper and zinc; together with vehicles, food-processing, chemical products, paper, textiles; and also sugar and coffee.
Principal partners: United States, Canada, Japan, Europe
Health
Some parasitic diseases can be transmitted by mosquito bites. The use of skin and clothing insect repellents is strongly recommended.
Malaria : endemic region in its minor form vivax, in areas distant from the Village Recommended vaccinations: diphtheria, polio, tetanus, hepatitis A and B, typhoid. Medical assistance in the Club : nurse, first-aid kits available. Medical assistance outside the Club (extra cost) : chemist's/pharmacists,...
Village recommended for disabled/handicapped people (common parts easily accessible - except the annex restaurant - and there are some specific rooms)/p>
Local Transportation
Transfer Village / nearby towns*
Means of payment in the Village
The Club Med Pass:
How to obtain it?
At the Village reception, in exchange for a credit card imprint (cf credit cards accepted in the Village below); Deposit amount: 250 Euros.
What does it entitle you to?
The Club Med Pass card is a charge card that can be used to pay for extra services in the Village, such as drinks not included in the All Inclusive Drinks & Snacks formula, boutique etc. and to settle the balance upon your departure.
Credit cards accepted (for payments only):
- American Express
- MasterCard
- Visa
Other payment methods accepted in the Village: Cash - Euros are accepted - Travellers cheques accepted in: Euros, Canadian and US Dollars
Bureau de change in the Village (at reception): US and Canadian Dollars, Euros, Swiss Francs and Pounds sterling.
Cash dispenser: It is not possible to withdraw money in the Village. Cash dispensers are available approx. 7 km walk from the Village.
Practical Information
- Beach/Pool Towels
- Internet*
- Laundry*
- Photographer*
- Shopping*
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