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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 Mexico)
Capital: Mexico (Ciudad de Mexico)
Land area: 1,972,000 km
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)

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.