Top Zihuatanejo Outdoor Activities

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.

Mix up your beach time with a horseback ride on the sands, and gaze at the sea from a different vantage point. With a guide, you’ll ride through coconut plantations and along the beach of Playa Larga where soft golden sands sweep the coastline. Well suited to beginners, the horses are calm and docile; although riders with more experience are free to have a gallop en route.

This horseback-riding adventure takes you through Playa Larga beach, coconut plantations, and mangrove trees in the Ixtapa Zihuatanejo area. Pass pleasant landscapes of mountain ranges, a lagoon, and the ocean. The tour is suitable for both beginner riders and the more experienced alike. These gentle horses also enjoy apples and carrots, if you’d like to bring one. Round-trip transport from your hotel in Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo, or the cruise ship terminal is included.

Keep your eyes peeled for iguanas, lagoon turtles, crocodiles, and more on this small-group bicycling tour in Zihuatanejo. This tour lets you explore the area on two wheels with the expertise of a local guide, showing you areas you might pass over if you were on your own. Ride through the Marina Ixtapa Golf Club, into the Ciclopista Ixtapa preserve, and finally to Playa Linda, exploring different ecosystems the entire time.

Combine kayaking and horseback riding on this small-group half-day tour in Zihuatanejo. Visit the fishing village of Barra de Potosi where you’ll kayak on a saltwater lagoon as you catch sight of local birds and admire the flora and fauna. Following that, head to Playa Larga (Long Beach) where you’ll take a horseback ride along the sands. Plus, enjoy a seafood lunch at a local restaurant.

The tranquil beach of La Gatas, one of Zihuatanejo's main attractions, is the perfect prescription for a harried life. On this half-day tour, wade in the calm waters and relax in a comfy lounge chair with that book you’ve been meaning to read. Get a kick out of the 18-foot bronze statue of Jesus underwater, and partake in water activities as you like (own expense). A delicious grilled lunch and hotel transport from Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo are included.

Giddy up and discover Zihuatanejo on this private horseback riding tour that starts at a small family-run ranch located next to Playa Larga Beach. Travel through a native coconut orchard and stop by a small lagoon before heading to picturesque Playa Larga Beach, which offers scenic views and fewer crowds.

Book this tour that takes you into the rural landscape outside Zihuatanejo where your guide will take you to spots you wouldn’t find on your own, and treat you to a traditional lunch, too. This is a private tour, so you can go at your own pace, stopping at places like Barra de Potosi Playa Achiotes to explore the coconut plantation. You can also try regional tropical fruit as you hear stories of how locals use natural resources in everyday life.

Discover Ixtapa Island, located off Mexico's south coast, on this all-day trip from Zihuatanejo. The island boasts three beaches, including Coral Beach, which is known for its pristine waters, live coral, and colorful fish. Sit back and relax under a palm-roofed restaurant, swim in the tranquil waters of Playa Varadero, or spend the day snorkeling. You’ll also find a variety of fresh seafood dishes at the local restaurants.

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.

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

On the Las Gatas adventure tour in Zihuatanejo, you can choose pure relaxation (easy to do in shaded hammocks strung between towering palms) or thrilling exploration! With our adventure, tour, the day is yours to create, you choose your adventure. The natural beauty of Las Gatas beach was originally discovered along the Zihuatanejo bay by famous Oliverio Maciel, the man of the sea, from Zihuatanejo, actor by chance, diver by choice, shark tamer, and pioneer in the tourism promotion of Zihuatanejo. Transportation from your hotel to the beach and back.

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.

Add some additional excitement to your vacation with this ziplining adventure in Ixtapa, complete with complimentary pickup from your hotel. Experience the thrill of flying through the air on eleven ziplines and hanging bridges. Fly among the trees, traverse secure zip lines, and navigate suspended bridges. Safety equipment and bottled water are provided, and you can enjoy convenient transfers from your location in the Ixtapa or Zihuatanejo areas.

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.

This tour is provided by triathlonist and Officially Certified Tourista Guide plus support staff , what makes a fun and safe way to know diferents routes, points of interest unknown for most of the tourists