Top Zihuatanejo Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Give yourself a day of paradise on Ixtapa Island during this wallet-friendly, half-day tour from Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo. Explore three beaches, snorkel in shallow waters full of marine wonders, or do what you’ve fantasized about during your normally busy life—simply relax in a lounge chair and dig your toes in the sand. On the way back from the island, visit a lagoon and see crocodiles, iguana, and turtles in their natural habitat. A delicious lunch, hotel transport, and boat rides are all included in this hassle-free experience.

Kayak and snorkel in Zihuatanejo Bay on a half-day trip to Las Gatas Beach that includes lunch on the beach, all equipment, and round-trip hotel transfer. Even beginning kayakers can navigate the calm bay inside the sea wall, where you can find coral reefs, colorful sea life, and an underwater statue of Jesus Christ.

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.

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 archaeological ruins of Xihuacan, a recently excavated ceremonial center, on this 4-hour tour from Ixtapa or Zihuatanejo. Visit the zone’s major landmarks and the on-site museum, and learn about the ceremonial center constructed out of bricks and modeling clay during the pre-Columbian era. Then have a great lunch on the country side at authentic Mexican food restaurant in the rural community of San Jeronimito, where you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch. This small-group tour limited to 14 people includes hotel transport by luxury van.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the historical roots of Zihuatanejo on this small-group archaeological tour. Visit a brick and tile factory, explore the Coconut Museum in El Coacoyul, and delve into the ancient site of Xihuacan, known as "La Chole." This archaeological site, occupied for thousands of years, showcases connections with Olmec and Teotihuacan cultures.

Discover the charm of Zihuatanejo, a quaint fishing village, and the modern tropical resort, Ixtapa, on this private tour. Explore a crocodile reserve in Ixtapa, admire panoramic vistas from the “Mirador” and “Cerro del Vigía” lookout points, and wander through Zihuatanejo’s bustling marketplace. Gain insight into the region's natural wonders and local markets with your guide.

Explore the coastal city of Zihuatanejo and its rural surroundings on this small-group tour. Get a feel for the daily life of residents as you explore the main Catholic church, the farmers market, and flea market. Then head out into the country to visit fruit plantations and a small community before enjoying a delicious local lunch in a small fishing village.

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

It is a Private Tour, that is, the vehicle is exclusive for you and your family. It is a morning tour, pick up at 7.30 am, we arrive at the island 8.30 a.m. and the return is scheduled for 12.30. This measure increases your safety by avoiding crowds. You will enjoy three tours: 1. Aquatic tour of the reef. 45 min. Afterwards you can explore it freely as you will have your equipment at all times. 2. Walk around the island, a short 30-minute tour around the island. We will walk through its three beaches. 3. Crocodile. At the end of the tour on the island we make a stop of 15 min. Hygienic and personal snorkel equipment. You can use your snorkel equipment at all times. You can swim at any of the three beaches on the Island

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.

Discover the archeology and culture of Mexico on this private half-day tour in Zihuatanejo. Visit the Xihuacan archeological excavation site and learn about the architecture, government, and community that once lived there. Stop at the rural community of Soledad de Maciel, known for its production of tobacco and tropical fruits.

Tour the highlights of Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo on this small-group guided city tour. You’ll visit the Ixtapa Crocodile Pit, Zihuatanejo’s Fishing Village, and stop at several viewpoints, before having time to do some local shopping. Learn all about the history of each place from your guide. You’ll also be keeping costs down with this small-group tour.

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.

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Your tour guide will take you to the Archeological Site where you'll learn a lot of history from the area. Once you get to the Archeological site Xihuacan our tour guide will take you to the museum that is there to give you full information and what they have found in this area then he will take you to show you the pyramids and the prehispanic football field, on this tour you will learn about the Mexican Culture and History