Location: Zihuatanejo
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While resorts continue to spring up, "Zihua" remains determined to maintain its small-town flavor. The brick-paved "fisherman's walk," a nod to the region's seafaring roots, stretches along the town center. Because the nightlife is mostly informal, Zihua is particularly appealing to couples and those seeking an escape from coastal party towns.
Restaurants in Zihuatanejo
1. Patio Mexica Cooking School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 93 reviews
The purpose of the cooking school “Patio Mexica” is: that people who visit our beautiful Zihuatanejo may have a small immersion in the culture, traditions, food and local people, guided by a Mexican and cooked in a traditional Mexican home as it is Patio Mexica cooking school.
Reviewed By jen99709 - Zihuatanejo, Mexico
monica welcomed us into her outdoor kitchen where we learned to make mole. she had all the ingredients set out for us to see, while she gave us a brief history of mole and where it’s from. monica took us through all the steps of making an absolutely phenomenal sauce. all of us thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
2. Ketavi Tourist Excursions
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5.0 based on 123 reviews
Personal tours of Zihuatanejo Ixtapa area. We can arrange custom tours to all attractions including Barra Di Potasi ,Petatlan town, Paztcuaro town, Santa Clara Del Cobre (Copper town) Morelia, and the Butterfly monarch. We do sunset tours, snorkeling , fishing, horseback riding on the beach and through the jungle. We provide safe private transportation to and from the airport. Call or email to arrange any private tour. We have Suburbans and a smaller sedan. We can also arrange bus transportation for larger parties. I was born and raised in Zihuatanejo and want to show you my beautiful country!
3. Zihua Tours
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5.0 based on 151 reviews
Bienvenidos Amigos. Pedro and Hugo are a native father son duo of Zihuatanejo. Together they have a combined 30 years of touring experience and are licensed by the Mexican Secretary of Tourism. Zihua Tours offers: Sport Fishing, snorkeling, sightseen (turtles, dolphins, whales). Turtle release. Zihuatanejo local cultural tour, horseback riding,countryside tour, , Michoacán magic towns and custom tours. Gracias Amigos
4. Playa La Ropa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,409 reviews
Many hotels and restaurants are located along this beach.
Reviewed By brucebicko - Gold Coast, Australia
Great beach and lots of great restaurants We stayed at Embarc right on the beach and if you are visiting Zihuatanejo this is the nicest part to go
5. Playa Larga
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
With almost two miles of sand, this beach is ideal for long walks, jogging or soaking up rays.
Reviewed By rejuvenate - Manitoba, Canada
like vast, it stretches for miles and miles and can you say uncrowded, oh my goodness, not a soul in sight and even if there were, there's more than enough room for all so picturesque, the sparkly ocean at its side, with mountains and hills its backdrop remarkably unspoilt in its pristine coastal location its golden fine sands make it perfect for walking and running (just don't cross it in the afternoon!) with great caution advised - the crashing waves at its shoreline demand respect make it spectacular and magnificent all the same the perfect place to lose yourself and just breathe grateful to experience such wondrous beauty!!
6. Playa Blanca
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 96 reviews
This beach is an excellent spot to view various birds and wildlife.
Reviewed By Tlb604 - Fort Erie, Canada
We stayed at the villas playa blanca on the beach. Beautiful beach running for miles great for walking but the surf is very rough not good for swimming but we had a lovely infinity pool overlooking the beach.Our villa was great very spacious and comfortable. Four excellent restaurants within walking distance on the beach.
7. Picante Sailing Catamaran
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 167 reviews
Cast off from Zihuatanejo Bay to the beautiful, secluded white sand beach and coral reef of Playa Manzanillo. Snorkeling, swimming and beach combing are the orders of the day. Set sail and keep watch for whales (in season), dolphin, sea turtles and mantra rays. Party back to the bay with a magnificent spinnaker run and anchor in front of Playa La Ropa for a ride on our 2400' spinnaker (wind permitting!). Open bar and lunch are provided.
8. Bahia de Zihuatanejo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 442 reviews
Reviewed By Jstsmile04 - Dallas, United States
Explore! Beautiful scenery and people. We’ve yet to have a bad meal. The sunsets are gorgeous! If you stay at the Thompson or further left you’ll see better sunsets or plan dinner early enough to watch it from many Ana omg restaurants! Beach is clean.
9. Playa Las Gatas
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,136 reviews
"Nurse Shark Beach" is a fun beach to explore and reachable only by boat.
Reviewed By Neftist
Las Gatas Beach is a little bay just off of Playa La Ropa. You can get there by ferry from downtown Zihuatanejo(50 pesos round trip), take a taxi from La Ropa or use the foot path(Not for the elderly or those with mobility issues as there's quite a few rocks to traverse and don't wear your flip flops). Whereas the surf can get kind of rough on La Ropa, there were barely ripples in the water at Las Gatas. Great for snorkeling(Snorkle equipment can be rented right on the beach for about $5) or just wading in the water. Tons of little beach bars up and down the beach if you need to get out of the sun at all or just want a Margarita as big as your head.(Make sure to have cash. Not sure if any of them take cards)
