Location: Ixtapa
Top Things to do in Ixtapa
The 6 Best Free Things to do in Ixtapa, Guerrero
Double your Mexican Riviera pleasure in the resort playground of Ixtapa and its quaint neighbor Zihuatanejo. The region offers a profusion of fishing charters, watersports and scuba diving sites. Ixtapa boasts high-end golf courses and lighted tennis courts. Horses are available for beach rides in Playa La Ropa and Playa Linda. Sun worshippers will find beaches that are packed with activity as well as isolated tropical oases. To really get away from it all, visit the fishing settlement of Barra de Patosi.
Restaurants in Ixtapa
1. Playa El Palmar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 371 reviews
This former coconut and mango plantation is now the best beach in Ixtapa.
Reviewed By chrisrY2676CB - Costa Mesa, United States
An absolutely beautiful, clean, coco sand beach, excellent for long walks in the morning or early evening, some good waves, super warm water temperature in November, baby turtles were hatching, and mama turtles were laying eggs at night while we were there early November.
2. Playa Quieta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 125 reviews
Located six miles from Ixtapa, this is touted as the best swimming area in the region featuring snorkeling, sailing and windsurfing.
Reviewed By KamloopsPaul - Abbotsford, Canada
Apart from the north end of the beach Playa Quita is reserved for Club Med guests. Acess to the public end is by way of wheelchair friendly paths and ramps. There is a small bar with some food options. It's a great place to sit, have abeer and relax.
3. Playa Vista Hermosa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
One of several calm beaches perfect for children.
Reviewed By DavidyMary - Leon, Mexico
To get there there is a traveling company assoiated with the hotel Tesoro Ixtapa; and the food the locals are serving are fresh and good means delicious
4. La Zapoteca
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
This shop in Zihuatanejo features Mexican crafts, textiles and clothing.
Reviewed By ESWIII
If you're interested in bright, colorful handwoven Oaxacan textiles (rugs, etc.) have a look at La Zapoteca. The weaver is a friendly chap named Ino; you'll find him at Paseo del Pescador #9 in Zihua.
5. Ciclopista de Ixtapa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 226 reviews
Reviewed By 2018Wwinter - Osoyoos, Canada
We thoroughly enjoyed riding the Ciclopista path from Ixtapa with our rented bicycles. The path is well maintained and we rode part of the older path back from Playa Linda.
6. Playa Linda
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 721 reviews
Beach with a family atmosphere featuring a cycling/inline skating path along the marina.
Reviewed By 2018Wwinter - Osoyoos, Canada
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Playa Linda. If you want to snorkel there is a beautiful beach at Isla Ixtapa which is a 50 pesos ride to Isla Ixtapa.
