What to do and see in Ixtapa, Guerrero: The Best Tours

September 17, 2021 Natalie Tallman

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.
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1. Kayak Around Ixtapa Island, Snorkel & Lunch

Ixtapa, Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo de Azueta, Pacific Coast Ixtapa Zihuatanejo By Luis De La Maza
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Kayak, snorkel, swim in the crystal clear water of Ixtapa Island on a 5-hour ocean adventure tour kayak all around Ixtapa Island in the great beaches of Ixtapa Island, snorkel in a well-kept healthy coral reef, have a great lunch on the beach and listen to your informative certified guide as he guides you through this nature and adventure Ixtapa Island experience. • Kayak on the cost line of Ixtapa to visit all 4 beach of the Ixland • Snorkel on a coral reef in crystal clear water with thousands of colorful tropical fish • Eat a great lunch on the beach at Ixtapa Island • Visit the wild life preserve area at Linda Beach which has lots of birds, iguanas, turtles and crocodiles

Inclusions: Lunch, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, snokel guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (Only the from the hotels in Ixtapa, Bottled water, Use of all necessary equipment (Kayak, life jacket and snorkel gear)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Reviewed By phamily42016

Luis was a fabulous tour guide! He was very knowledgeable about Xihuacan culture and archeology! We learned so much more about Zihuatanejo, development, beaches, plants and animals too! We even were able to go into a local community and tour a home while enjoying fresh tortillas! The people are so welcoming and kind. Lunch from a local restaurant was provided. The tour took about 5 hours from pick up at hotel to drop off at hotel. Taken in a comfortable a/c van. We highly recommend this tour!!

2. "La Chole". One of the most ancient archeological site in Mexico.

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-Private tour . -Access to exclusive zones of the archeological site. -Talk with the archeologist in charge.

Inclusions: Private transportation, A lot of history (of course). Exclusive Access, Bottled water, Certified bilingual guide. Smiles.

Exclusions: Human sacrifices.

Reviewed By deguzwomanpaige

This was a great bike ride through lots of trees and nature. We saw a crocodile basking in the sun. It's paved, some shaded areas and some small inclines. It's a nice ride! Our tour guide, Elouise, was great! She is very friendly, speaks english well and you can tell she loves her job. She went above and beyond to capture great moments of our adventure and educated us on some Mexican traditions. We also saw a beautiful beach and had delicious tacos. It was a fun day in Ixtapa. We will definitely hire her again when we return.

3. Ixtapa bike tour

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An activity for couples, family or group of friends, its versatility allows you to do it either sportive mode or recreative and relaxing.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Bike. Helmet and vest. Water. Snacks. Officially Certified Tourist Guide, Bottled water, Snacks, Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By oscarjV7232ON

We had a very nice experience with Elo and her team! The prices were very reasonable and the service that we got were excellent!! We are hoping to return soon to Ixtapa and to book Elo and her trips again.

4. Photographic Session in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo

Boulevard Paseo Ixtapa, Blvd. Paseo Ixtapa, Guerrero, Mexico Luxury Fotos Ixtapa
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We are a 100% locally-based company in the Ixtapa Zihuatanejo area. Our photographers are professionals with more than 10 years providing service to tourists and families of this beautiful beach binomial. Unlike other similar services, we edit ALL your photographs to show off the beach landscape. By booking with us you support the local economy of the port and in return you receive an entire experience that you will remember forever.

Inclusions: Use of photography equipment

Exclusions: Private transportation, No food or drink is included, Photo props like letters, balloons, glasses etc. The client must bring their own material

5. Private Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo City Tour

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo By Luis De La Maza
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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.

Inclusions: Private half-day tour of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo with a knowledgeable tour guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By phamily42016

Luis was a fabulous tour guide! He was very knowledgeable about Xihuacan culture and archeology! We learned so much more about Zihuatanejo, development, beaches, plants and animals too! We even were able to go into a local community and tour a home while enjoying fresh tortillas! The people are so welcoming and kind. Lunch from a local restaurant was provided. The tour took about 5 hours from pick up at hotel to drop off at hotel. Taken in a comfortable a/c van. We highly recommend this tour!!

6. Xihuacan Culture and Archaeology Tour

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo By Luis De La Maza
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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.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Terry R

We spent five hours with Luis and enjoyed every minute. Luis was very nice to the ladies and very helpful. Will use these people to take us to the airport for our COVID test and the next day to catch our departing flight.

7. Ixtapa Island Tour

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo By Luis De La Maza
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Enjoy the calm water of Ixtapa Island, where you will have the opportunity to swim and practice other water sports in crystal clear water. The Island has three beaches, all within a very short walking distance. Varadero and Cuachalalate beaches have calm water with sandy bottom where you can swim, and the Coral Beach on the back of the island it’s a great place to snorkel in shallow water because of its beautiful coral reef and wide variety of marine life. The amount of fish on coral beach is so good that you will be able to see them right from the shore line. On the island you will also have the chance to relax in a lounge chair with a constant breeze or take a short walk into the bushes to see the tame white tail deer. On the way back from the Island we will visit at a lagoon full of crocodiles, iguanas, lagoon turtles and beautiful birds in a natural habitat.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation in an air-condition vehicle, Lunch, Local tour guide that is fluent in English language

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By phamily42016

Luis was a fabulous tour guide! He was very knowledgeable about Xihuacan culture and archeology! We learned so much more about Zihuatanejo, development, beaches, plants and animals too! We even were able to go into a local community and tour a home while enjoying fresh tortillas! The people are so welcoming and kind. Lunch from a local restaurant was provided. The tour took about 5 hours from pick up at hotel to drop off at hotel. Taken in a comfortable a/c van. We highly recommend this tour!!

8. Country Side tour

Carelsy Tours.com
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Excelent oportunity, to know the regional life style, get to see how the local people make a living out of the natural resources, the use of cococnut products, they take advantage of, as well as they use of materials such as clay in te elaboration of their homes, also by using local fuel, such as the cococnut fiber, in the finishing of briecks and roof tiles, also they get to use this material in wood oven bred, as well as clay stoves

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9. Private Transportation from the Zihuatanejo Airport to your hotel in Ixtapa

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo By Luis De La Maza
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A TOTALLY PRIVATE SERVICE, don't waste time waiting for other passengers or making long lines to buy the ticket for your airport hotel transportation, travel comfortable in a vehicle with your companions and enjoy the comfort and security you deserve. By booking this service you are saving time and money with a more personal service, that will take you straight to your hotel in Ixtapa or Zihuatanejo, without making any stops in other hotels. The service will be more personal because as soon as you get to the Zihuatanejo airport there will a driver waiting for you with a sign that will have your name clearly written, he will be right at the exit of the airport. If you book this service with us, you will get to Ixtapa before all the people that came on the same airplane you came. The van will have capacity for up to 9 people at the most. Your driver will be safe careful driver that will be able to communicate with you in English and answer your questions about the Zihuatanejo Area.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By phamily42016

Luis was a fabulous tour guide! He was very knowledgeable about Xihuacan culture and archeology! We learned so much more about Zihuatanejo, development, beaches, plants and animals too! We even were able to go into a local community and tour a home while enjoying fresh tortillas! The people are so welcoming and kind. Lunch from a local restaurant was provided. The tour took about 5 hours from pick up at hotel to drop off at hotel. Taken in a comfortable a/c van. We highly recommend this tour!!

10. Ixtapa Island Escape

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Discover the beautiful Ixtapa Island a few miles from mainland! Visit this paradisiacal island in the Mexican Pacific Coast and spend the day swimming and snorkeling in the crystalline waters of a protected cove. You will have also the opportunity to practice fun water sports or just realx in a hammock after lunch on the beach.

Inclusions: Roundtrip transportation to and from your Ixtapa hotel, Marine transportation, Lunch and one beverage (soda, beer or water), Bilingual guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Water sports equipment rental, Other food and drinks

Reviewed By 851meaganp

Firstly, the address listed was incorrect. When we got to the correct address, we found out trip was canceled. We weren’t notified prior. No one spoke English and no one could tell us how to get a refund. I totally believe this is a scam. BEWARE!!!

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