La Playa Bar in Ixtapa, Mexico

For tourist new to the Ixtapa experience, the myriad of choices can be dizzying and down right confusing at times. There are so many restaurants, hotels, and not mention activities that one can very easily spend an entire vacation just deciding on what to do. So, for those travelers that enjoy their detailed itineraries and strategies, there is only one piece of advice that can be given: Remember that you are on vacation, go out and enjoy Ixtapa.

A great way to find that best bet when it comes to local hot spots and hang outs is to look for a crowd. With that in mind, visitors can confidently stride from their hotels and into the night air, looking for that one great spot to while away an evening.  

La Playa Bar fits the formula perfectly. There is always a crowd and it is in a wonderful spot, easily located and accessible from the near by hotels. The locals enjoy this spot just as much as the visitors so La Playa Bar does not feel like a stale tourist-only spot. La Playa is laid back with couches in the back and enough seating in the front to easily house a good size group. Refreshing beers and cocktails are served until close which is usually classified as early morning. The place is packed during season and for any special events.

The patrons, as well as the staff, at La Playa Bar are all extraordinarily friendly so it is easy to make new friends that will enjoy a drink and a conversation. There are even a few televisions with either sports or other programs showing at the discretion and whim of popular demand. La Playa Bar is a great way to start or end a night out on the town.