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This tour gives you a unique opportunity to have someone native to this area, with a wealth of knowledge and experience, to guide you. This adventure exposes the highlights and beauty of the two cities: Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa. Zihuatanejo is a charming fishing village and Ixtapa is a tropical resort with modern infrastructure. We will visit a crocodile reserve outside of Ixtapa and stop by the “Mirador” and “Cerro del Vigía” (Lookout Points) which have panoramic views of Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo Bay respectively. This three-hour Adventure will include a walk down the pier of Zihuatanejo as well as a tour of a typical marketplace. We will stop by local shops to view handmade crafts, hammocks, and souvenirs.
Price: $110.00
Duration: 3 hours
It's a fascinating experience that combines cultural exploration with gastronomic delight. During the tour, participants embark on a culinary journey through the authentic flavors of the city, tasting a variety of traditional dishes and local delicacies in iconic restaurants and markets. At the same time, they immerse themselves in the history and architecture of the place, with expert guides sharing anecdotes and interesting facts about each site visited. This tour not only satisfies the palate, but also enriches the understanding of the local culture, offering a complete perspective of the city. It is an ideal way to enjoy both the food and the most representative corners of the destination of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo.
Price: $120.00
Duration: 4-5 hours
On this tour you will go with a local tour guide who is proud of his hometown and has the knowledge to explain everything about the history and wild life of the area, and loves riding on the Ixtapa Bicycle Path. The tour will take place mostly in a beautiful tropical rainforest scenario where you will be riding on a comfortable mountain bicycles with a very clean bicycle path.
Price: $65.46
Duration: 2 hours
During the tour, your tour guide’s attention will be focused only in your group or family. You will have a local tour guide with a full knowledge and love for the archeology and culture in Mexico. You will have access to all the areas on the Xihuacan Archeological excavation site. Lunch will be authentic Mexican, in Mexican environment away from the tourist area. You will visit the rural community Soledad de Maciel where you will learn the life style and culture in the small villages away from the tourist areas. During the tour, there will be a COVID-19 prevention plan: • By using a clean and disinfected vehicle, available just for your group , with enough space to provide comfort and hygiene. • Having an initial conversation at the beginning of the tour , that will talk about the following topics: use of mouth cover, use of hand sanitation, use of gloves, avoid visiting places where there is a large concentration of people to minimize physical contact.
Price: $118.96
Duration: 4 hours
this is a great oportunity to see one of the most recent and very ancient prehispanic, mexican culture, the cuitlatecas, were a paralel culture to the teotihuacans, mayans and toltecs as well as the aztecs, Xihuacan is a very spetial and emblematic place that this culture considered as a sacred place. Although it was partially destroyed by a tsunami, was never abandoned for its mysticism and magic
Price: $95.00
Duration: 5 hours
Embark on a unique day tour of the Sierra de Guerrero, where you will discover some of the most impressive waterfalls in the region. From Zihuatanejo, we head towards the Mesas de Bravo Waterfalls, surrounded by a lush natural landscape. After enjoying this paradisiacal corner and its crystalline pools, we continue to the highest waterfall in Mesas, a quieter and more remote place, perfect for connecting with nature and relaxing. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to walk among pine and oak forests, while your guide shares local stories about the flora and fauna of the area. At the end of the tour, we will head to a small town nearby to enjoy a delicious traditional lunch before returning to Zihuatanejo. This tour is ideal for those looking for a day of nature and adventure, combining the beauty of the waterfalls with the tranquility of the Sierra de Guerrero.
Price: $160.00
Duration: 5-6 hours
-The day of your shoot- Your photographer will take you to a private location along the beautiful Ixtapa- Zihuatanejo coastline. We will go to the beach and enjoy stunning views of uninhabited palm tree forest, Sierra Madre mountains, turquoise ocean. Together we will find the perfect balance of beautiful background and magical lighting. Documentary-style photographs will capture raw emotion of moments.
Price: $338.96
Duration: 1 hours
This a great tour to combine kayaking and horseback riding in a day. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy the countryside kayaking and horseback riding 2 in 1 combo adventure activity. We will take you to a fishing village called Barra de Potosi, where we will kayak for an hour on this saltwater lagoon and you will also have the opportunity to watch birds and see the flora and fauna of this beautiful place. After kayaking, we will drive you to Playa Larga Beach Ranch where well deosil horses wait for us to take a pleasant ride on the beach for an hour. We will be riding on the beach, isn't it great? After this activity, we will make a stop at a restaurant there to have a great seafood lunch before taking you back to your hotel. This is a great activity not to be missed!
Price: $120.00
Duration: 5 hours
These beaches are wide, with open sea, with good waves for surfing, restaurants and hotels, ideal for walking with pets and; extremely quiet places, if you want to relax and enjoy the sound of the sea. Beyond surfing, visitors head to the sea for eco tours and adventures. Horseback riding on the beach and hiking are available. Hop into a kayak for a trip through the Capire Estuary, where pelicans and other birds feed in the fresh waters. Stroll the beach at night looking for sea turtles emerging from the water to lay their eggs in the sand, or join a boat trip and spot turtles in a local fisherman's panga.
Price: $140.00
Duration: 5 hours
In this unique experience we will have the opportunity to sail from the pier of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo towards the open sea in order to go fishing in search of Sailfish (Mahi- Mahi), Dorado, Marlin etc. Once the catch is achieved. We will go to the famous beaches of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo such as Las Gatas or La Isla, with the purpose of being able to go to one of the restaurants and see how they prepare our beloved catch of the day. we pick you up at the hotel or house. Our bilingual teamwork will be with you all the trip. On the boat we included bottles of waters and beers. We will visit, Las Gatas beach , La isla Beach, The Pier of Zihuatanejo, Local restaurants of Zihuatanejo, La madera Beach, we will show you Zihuatanejo downtown.
Price: $340.00
Duration: 31 hours
EXPLORE ZIHUATANEJO LIKE NEVER BEFORE! Embark on this exciting adventure to discover Zihuatanejo from the sea. The tour begins at Playa La Ropa, where you will receive instructions from one of our trained guides to operate a kayak safely and efficiently. Afterwards, you will tour the bay of Zihuatanejo in the kayak, having the opportunity to see marine fauna, such as frigates, pelicans, silly birds, dolphins and whales (in season), and to see the beauty of this magical town from the sea. For the next point we will head to Playa Las Gatas, famous for water sports. Here you will snorkel in the calm and crystal clear waters, protected by a pre-Hispanic breakwater. You will also have the opportunity to see the Christ submerged, a statue 4 meters submerged in the sea. At the end of the snorkeling activity, it will be time to kayak back to Playa la ropa, where a delicious meal will await you at the beach.
Price: $92.17
Duration: 4 hours
Puerto Vicente Guerrero is a fishing community and can boast with all justice to have one of the most attractive beaches on the continent, has very safe waters, soft sand. Visitors can get to know the fishing pier, fishing cooperatives and local where to buy seafood and fresh fish. It has small palapas where food and drinks are served at very affordable prices. One of the local specialties is lobster and stews with a local plant called a manger, which is characterized by its delicious flavor.
Price: $120.00
Duration: 6 hours
EXPLORE THE UNKNOWN This tour begins with the transfer from your accommodation to the Laguna de Potosí, a place of calm waters known for its great diversity of birds, located 20 km south of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. At Potosi Lagoon, you will have the opportunity to explore one of the most beautiful bird sanctuaries in the region. This will be done by kayaking through the mangroves, a vital ecosystem for numerous birds and fish. After finishing the kayak, you will enjoy a delicious breakfast on the picturesque cliffs on the shores of the lagoon. The next stop will be El Refugio de Potosí, a place where nature and education meet. Here you will have the opportunity to interact and learn about different species in the area, such as green macaws, river otters and tree porcupines. After the visit to the Potosi Refuge, we will return to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, where transport will take you back to your accommodation.
Price: $136.77
Duration: 6 hours
Book your Private Round-Trip Transfer from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH) to Zihuatanejo hotel or address and return. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers
Price: $153.38
Duration: 1 hours
Hosted by a native cook, will guide you to the regional flavours. , aside to the neighbour town of coacoyul, our guests will experience a real and traditional Mexican cooking class, where they will have a blast preparing-authentic and delicious Mexican dishes. Get the secrets every Mexican region has, enjoy an unforgettable cooking time, with a woman and her knowledge of prehispanic, hispanic and contemporary cuisine. Our class is designed for you to be the artist, while our host shares the family secrets, so you can easily replicate the recipe. It is a hands on a unique experience. After cooking you will have the opportunity to enjoy and share with your friends, family or new friends what you cooked.
Price: $110.00
Duration: 4 hours
Discover the highlights of Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo on this half-day tour with just your private group and a local guide. While traveling in a luxury vehicle, see the area's highlights like high-end neighborhoods, the La Playa wildlife reserve, the best restaurants to eat at, and various vista points. Visit a farmer's market to see where the locals shop, and enjoy the undivided attention of your private tour guide. Get plenty of recommendations from you guide, and modify your flexible itinerary as best suits you.
Price: $59.52
Duration: 4 hours
Enjoy this 6 hours interesting cultural City and Country Side Tour where you will visit the farmers market, explore the areas where the locals live, the town square and check out a look out point to admire the view of Zihuatanejo Bay. On the country side visit a tropical fruits plantation, a rural community where they manufacture clay tiles and bricks. Enjoy a great lunch in Barra Potosi fishing village, the restaurant will be right on the beach.
Price: $107.06
Duration: 5 hours
Experience this amazing 3.5 hours tour where you will learn the life cycle of the sea turtles, the characteristics of the different turtles that visit this part of Mexico, the encubation time, survival rate and all the dificulties that this small creatures have to go throught from the moment they are born and run to the ocean and until the time they come back to the beach many years later to lay eggs. To make it easy to undertand we will use a chart to explaing the differences of the 4 different kinds of turtles that visit Mexico. This service includes Round-trip transport from the lobby of your hotel in Ixtapa or Zihuatanejo to the turtle farm, informative tour guide and the opportunity to see how the baby sea turtles walk to the ocean and swim across the big waves. After the turtle farm you will have the oportunity to taste a fresh locally made coconut macaroon.
Price: $65.45
Duration: 3 hours
Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: MXN
- Languages: Spanish, English
- Climate: Tropical
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Population: Approximately 55,000 residents
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is during the dry season from November to April.
- Visa Requirements Visitors from the United States, European Union, United Kingdom, Canada, and many other countries can enter Mexico visa-free for tourism stays up to 180 days. Some nationalities may require a visa or an electronic authorization (e-visa). US, EU, and UK citizens typically need a valid passport and may be asked to complete a tourist card on arrival. It is advisable to check current requirements before travel.
About Zihuatanejo
Zihuatanejo is a charming coastal town on Mexico’s Pacific coast known for its authentic, laid-back atmosphere that contrasts with the nearby resort city of Ixtapa. It offers visitors a blend of traditional Mexican culture, stunning beaches, and vibrant local life. The town’s picturesque bay is lined with fishing boats and a lively waterfront filled with restaurants, shops, and markets. Unlike larger tourist hubs, Zihuatanejo maintains a small-town feel with cobblestone streets and friendly locals. Its natural beauty includes calm, clear waters ideal for swimming and snorkeling, as well as nearby hills and rivers for outdoor exploration. Visitors come here to relax on tranquil beaches, enjoy fresh seafood, and experience genuine Mexican hospitality. The town’s appeal lies in its balance of peacefulness and cultural richness, making it a perfect destination for travelers seeking both adventure and relaxation.
Zihuatanejo Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Guerrero
- Duration Range: Half-day or Full-day
- Group Size: Private or shared tours
- Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is during the dry season from November to April. Pack lightweight clothing, swimwear, sun protection, and comfortable shoes for walking. Respect local customs by greeting with a friendly "Buenos días" and dressing modestly when visiting churches. Stay hydrated and use bottled water. Keep valuables secure and avoid isolated areas at night. Cash is widely used, but some places accept credit cards. ATMs are available but can be limited outside the main town.
Average Tour Price: $75
Lowest Price Tour: $50
Highest Price Tour: $220
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
- Carry valid identification and tour booking confirmation
Top Attractions
1. Playa La Ropa – The most popular beach with calm waters, perfect for swimming and water sports. 2. Zihuatanejo Bay – A scenic harbor area with fishing boats, waterfront dining, and sunset views. 3. Mercado de Artesanías – A vibrant market offering local crafts, souvenirs, and traditional goods. 4. Playa Las Gatas – A small, sheltered beach accessible by boat, known for excellent snorkeling. 5. Museo Arqueológico de la Costa Grande – A museum showcasing regional pre-Hispanic artifacts and history.
Popular Activities
Visitors can enjoy snorkeling and scuba diving in the clear waters around Playa Las Gatas, fishing excursions, and boat tours of the bay. Hiking and exploring nearby waterfalls and rivers provide adventure opportunities. Cultural experiences include visiting local markets, attending traditional festivals, and sampling authentic Mexican cuisine. Relaxation options include beach lounging, yoga classes, and spa treatments. Nightlife is low-key but includes beachfront bars and live music.
Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Zihuatanejo’s cuisine centers on fresh seafood such as ceviche, grilled fish, shrimp cocktails, and octopus dishes. Signature local specialties include pescado a la talla (grilled fish with red sauce) and caldo de mariscos (seafood soup). Dining customs emphasize casual, friendly service with meals often enjoyed outdoors. Noteworthy restaurants include La Perla, known for its seafood and ocean views, and El Arrayán, which offers traditional Mexican dishes with a gourmet twist.
Getting Around
The nearest airport is Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport, with regular flights from major Mexican cities and some US hubs. Local transportation includes taxis, moto-taxis, and colectivos (shared vans). Walking is common within the town center due to its compact size. Renting a scooter or bicycle is popular for short trips. Transportation costs are generally affordable, with taxis charging fixed rates for common routes.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is during the dry season from November to April. Pack lightweight clothing, swimwear, sun protection, and comfortable shoes for walking. Respect local customs by greeting with a friendly "Buenos días" and dressing modestly when visiting churches. Stay hydrated and use bottled water. Keep valuables secure and avoid isolated areas at night. Cash is widely used, but some places accept credit cards. ATMs are available but can be limited outside the main town.
Culture & Customs
Zihuatanejo’s culture is rooted in traditional Mexican coastal life, with a strong emphasis on family, community, and hospitality. Social customs include polite greetings, respect for elders, and lively celebrations during festivals such as Semana Santa (Holy Week) and local patron saint days. Music and dance are integral to cultural events. Visitors should be mindful of modest dress in religious sites and avoid loud behavior in residential areas. Tipping is customary in restaurants and for services.
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