Tours & Activities in Zihuatanejo

Help the baby turtles in their process of returning to the sea in a 100% safe and controlled camp, in a virgin and beautiful beach, live the turtle release experience.

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.

From Playa Linda to the fishing village of Barra de Potosi, this tour offers an unforgettable journey through the best of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo.

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.

Experience the natural wonders of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo with a captivating kayak tour at Barra de Potosí.

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.

Experience paradise on a snorkeling expedition from Zihuatanejo to Manzanillo and Las Gatas. Dive in, spot vibrant fish, and explore the underwater world. Unforgettable adventure awaits!

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.

Discover the ultimate water sports paradise at Ixtapa Island on a half-day guided tour from Zihuatanejo. Snorkel, swim, and enjoy other optional activities with lunch and transportation included.

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

On a guided tour with optional boat rides, explore Barra de Potosi's scenic lagoon, wildlife, and bird sanctuary.

This is a beautiful island with access to three beaches, among these Coral Beach renowned for its pristine waters, colorful fish, and live coral. During the snorkeling tour, we immerse ourselves in an underwater paradise. Equipped with masks and snorkels, we sail through crystal clear waters full of vibrant marine life. As we dive in, a new world unfolds before us: corals of every color imaginable, tropical fish swimming in groups, and graceful manta rays gliding gracefully. The expert and enthusiastic guide points out sea creatures and shares fascinating stories about the local ecosystem. Stepping out of the water, we feel revitalized and connected to the beauty and tranquility of the ocean.

Visit one of the most emblematic and paradisiacal places in Ixtapa with crystal clear waters and beautiful beaches, enjoy the gastronomy, on an all-inclusive tour

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.

Escape to the Island of Ixtapa on a day trip from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. Enjoy a day of relaxation and fun in a natural reserve. Swim in the calm waters of a small bay and savor a delicious lunch.

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.

Embark on an ATV adventure tour from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. Ride along the scenic and pristine beach of the Pacific Ocean, mountain trails among the jungle hills of the Sierra Madre del Sur, and more.

-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.

Experience the beauty of Playa Larga in Ixtapa like never before with our thrilling horseback riding tour. Traverse the golden sands and azure waters of this picturesque beach.

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

Uncover the ancient history of Zihuatanejo with a small-group tour of Xihuacan, a brick and tile factory, and the Coconut Museum.

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.

Embark on an exhilarating 4-hour boat tour to explore the breathtaking 7 islands surrounding Ixtapa Bay. Dive into the water with provided snorkeling gear to witness the vibrant marine life up close.

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!

Experience the thrill of horseback riding on the beach in Zihuatanejo . Choose from 1-hour, 2-hour, or 2-hour tours with lunch. No experience necessary, just a sense of adventure.

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.

Discover the beautiful beaches of Troncones, Manzanillo Bay, and Majahua on a guided tour. Enjoy a delicious meal of Mexican food or seafood at a local restaurant and take a trip to Playa Manzanillo.

If you want you will lear how to saddle your horse, besides you wil know the history of this noble animal and its particular impact in Mexico history, from the conquerors, independence fight, mexican revolution, the horse has been in our history and story, as a tool for production, conveyance, it changes the rules in diferent fields.

Experience the thrill of horseback riding on the beach and exploring the underwater wonders of Ixtapa Island through snorkeling.

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.

Release a baby turtle into the ocean, learn about the conservation efforts to protect the turtles from predators and watch as the baby turtles make their way to the ocean.

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.

Experience the ultimate seaside adventure with our tour package to Playa Las Gatas. Led by a certified guide, your journey begins with transportation to the picturesque shores of Las Gatas Beach.

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.

Welcome to our traditional famer market and discover the flavors from our local farms and enjoy the flavors

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.

Embark on an exhilarating ziplining adventure in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Mexico. This eco-friendly tour offers an adrenaline-pumping experience amidst the lush jungle landscape.

Get ready to become a local in only 3 hours. Experience our 3 hour food tasting and walking tour offering a local’s insight into Mexican culture through its delicious-unique cuisine and rich in history. Your local tour guide takes you on a gastronomical adventure, walking the streets of Zihuatanejo down town area, visiting 6 different food tasting locations. Explores off the beaten path restaurants, visit the farmers market, try regional produces like: cheese, mole, chocolate drinks, tamales, local coffee and more. On this 3 hours Food Tasting Tour, you will be pick up at the lobby of your hotel at 8 A.M. And driven to Zihuatanejo, you will then taste 6 different Mexican traditional dishes, during the tasting you will be told all the ingredients that there on each of the dishes and how the dishes are cook. You will be walking approximately 10 minutes from one of the local restaurants to the other, during the walk your informative tour guide will provide you with cultural information.

Embark on a thrilling kayaking and snorkeling adventure in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo. Choose between exploring the crystal waters of Ixtapa Island or the renowned Las Gatas Beach.

Enjoy the snorkeling and kayaking at Las Gatas Beach, this tour includes transportation, kayaks, snorkel gear, lunch and a professional tour guide. Because of the sea wall the Las Gatas beach is a great place to swim and snorkel. It is also the right place to relax or maybe have a cold drink in a nice laid-back atmosphere. The tour will last approximately 5 hours.

The white sandy beach at Las Gatas is tucked away in one of Mexico’s most attractive coves. On this island break you can swim, snorkel, and explore the nearby coral reef. Afterwards, you’ll relax on the beach and enjoy a delicious lunch and drink.

In this archaeological journey we will visit xihuacan the "la chole" which is a Mesoamerican archaeological site located in the Costa Grande de Guerrero, near Zihuatanejo. The site had been occupied for over 3,000 years by three cultures that maintained contact with other Mesoamerican cultures such as Olmec and Teotihuaca. The visit to "La chole" includes a delicious lunch after touring and observing great archaeological beauties.

Explore Zacatoso's underwater world on Mero Adventure's Snorkeling Expedition. Dive into azure waters with essential gear. Discover marine life at Isla Ixtapa and enjoy dolphin watching.

The monarch (Danaus plexippus) is perhaps the most well known of all American butterflies. The Monarch Butterfly is famous for it's migration, which is said to be one of the most fascinating phenomenons of the natural world. Originating in southern Canada and the United States, they travel to overwintering and mountainous sites in central Mexico. This process covers the lifespan of three to four generations of the butterfly. Join us on an incredible 3 day, 2 night journey, to experience the Colonial Towns of Pátzcuaro, Santa Clara del Cobre (copper town), and Morelia. Take the opportunity to enjoy the spectacular landscapes and culture that these wonderful places offer. Witness these majestic creatures that are the Monarch Butterflies.

Gear up for an adrenaline-fueled adventure as you ride single or double semi-automatic ATVs along the stunning coastline.

Either from Zihuatanejo or Ixtapa take the most complete Xihuacan archaeological tour, this recently discovered ceremonial center is the only one in this continent made out of bricks and modeling clay during the Pre-Columbian period. Have a guided tour through the Cuitlateca vestiges and learn about the ethnic group who took the knowledge of pottery to a higher level. Travel in a luxury van with a small group of people and enjoy and excellent lunch on a traditional Mexican food and seafood restaurant on the country side with handmade tortillas and fresh fish, chicken or tasty shrimp.

Explore the beauty of Las Gatas Beach, renowned for its natural swimming pool and vibrant marine life. Indulge in kayaking and snorkeling adventures, followed by a delicious seafood lunch.

It is an incredible opportunity to witness this miraculous natural process. During the night, turtles come to the beach and lay eggs. To protect these eggs, a qualified team takes them and places them in a turtle sanctuary to protect them from predators. After a briefing you will be given a freshly hatched baby turtle that you will release on the beach. Cheer them all on as they run to sea! As this is based on hatchlings, the location of the tour may change on the day.

Discover the underwater world of Ixtapa Island on a snorkeling tour. Marvel at the colorful marine life and coral formations in the Pacific Ocean.

We’ll begin the horse back ride on a small family-run ranch right next to the Playa Larga Beach. The ride will then continue through a majestic coconut orchard and stop next to a small lagoon before continuing to the Playa Larga beach for the rest of the tour. This tour combines a ranch and beach experience. We will be alongside to take pictures and help you capture your best moments. Length of tour: 60-90 minutes.