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Places to Visit
Best Beaches in Zihuatanejo
Playa La Ropa: It is the most famous and largest. Its surf is moderate, perfect for swimming, doing water sports, or eating fresh seafood at the beachfront restaurants.
Playa Las Gatas: A spot of crystal-clear waters and very calm surf, protected by an ancient natural breakwater. It is excellent for snorkeling. It is easily reached by boat from the main pier.
Playa Principal: Located in the center of town, it is the departure point for the water taxis and an excellent place to watch the local fishermen arrive with the catch of the day.
Isla Ixtapa: Four calm-surf beaches: Cuachalalate, Varadero, Coral, and Sacrificio. Ideal for spending a quiet beach day; you can swim and enjoy food and drinks at the island's palapas. It can only be reached by boat departing from two points, the main pier in Zihuatanejo or the Ixtapa pier. It is best to arrive early, since the last boat returns at 6 p.m.
Playa Larga: About 8 km from Zihuatanejo and 10 km from the airport, roughly 15 minutes from either point, it is an open-sea, semi-pristine beach, a good place for walks; horses are also rented, and there are good palapas to eat and spend the day. Be careful with the surf because it is strong. Sometimes, if you are lucky, you can see dolphins surfing the waves near the shore. Location:
Barra de Potosí: About 20 minutes south of the Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo airport, it is a quiet fishing village and natural sanctuary. With a beautiful beach and a lagoon with mangroves that, in the rainy season, joins the sea forming a small connecting river. There are palapas to enjoy food and drinks, and boats can be rented to tour the mangrove. Location:
Places
Paseo del Pescador y el Muelle: A cobblestone boardwalk that runs along the bay from Playa Principal to Playa Madera. Ideal for an afternoon walk, buying handicrafts, and dining on excellent local food by the sea. Location
Ciclopista Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo: A beautiful bike ride of about 25 km, it starts next to CEUSJIC University at Del Mango 26, Col. Tulipanes, Zona Industrial, 40894 Zihuatanejo, Gro. Located at:
And it ends at the Fonatur Ixtapa Campground. Location:
Cocodrilario Tamakún: Almost at the end of Ixtapa, near the boat dock, there is a crocodile park where you can see a small reserve of alligators. Once done, you can head to the dock and cross over to Isla Ixtapa. Location:
Archaeology and Museums
El Partenón: The famous former mansion of "El Negro" Durazo. Fully restored, it now operates as a cultural center open to the public with exhibitions.
Museo Arqueológico de la Costa Grande: Located very close to Playa Principal, it displays pre-Hispanic pieces, objects from local cultures, and the history of the region.
Zona Arqueológica Soledad de Maciel-Xihuacan (La Chole): About 35 km to the southeast (approx. 35 minutes by car). This important ceremonial center lets you discover the ancient splendor of the Costa Grande of Guerrero. It has a museum, a ball court, a ceremonial plaza, and several mounds.
Restaurants
Restaurants and palapas in Playa Larga
☆ El Marinero: Restaurant-Palapa in Playa Larga. Fresh seafood, varied dishes, drinks, seafront, clean, good service, and good prices. Location:
☆ El Oleaje: Palapa in Playa Larga. Delicious fresh seafood, drinks, sea view, family atmosphere, good service, tasty food, good service and prices. Location:
☆ Gopez: Restaurant-Palapa in Playa Larga. Tables, hammocks, fresh seafood, drinks, family atmosphere, good service, and affordable prices. Location:
Restaurants in Playa La Madera
La Terracita: On the Paseo del Pescador in Zihuatanejo, Playa La Madera. Mexican restaurant, an excellent option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with delicious, reasonably priced Mexican dishes, excellent atmosphere and service, sea view. Location:
☆ Las Palmas: Local restaurant near the Soledad de Maciel-Xihuacan Archaeological Zone (La Chole). Delicious food made to order, at a very good price, a very quiet, clean place with good service. Located just before you reach the Museum of the Archaeological Zone.
Restaurants and food stalls in Zihuatanejo
La Sirena Gorda: In Zihuatanejo, a seafood restaurant with very good dishes at an affordable price. Located at Paseo del Pescador #90, Centro, Zihuatanejo.
El Jardín de la Abuela: The best family breakfasts in Zihuatanejo, delicious food, excellent price, wonderful service, highly recommended. Location:
El Pirata: In Playa La Ropa, Zihuatanejo. Restaurant-Palapa, fresh seafood, drinks, first-class cleanliness and service in front of a beautiful beach to enjoy at reasonable prices. Location:
La Perla: Restaurant-Palapa, Sports Bar. In Playa La Ropa in Zihuatanejo. Fresh seafood, snacks, meats, poultry, drinks. Sun loungers, umbrellas, calm beach, good service, affordable prices. Location:
La Casa Vieja: Open-air Restaurant-Bar offering breakfasts, regional specialties, and the best delicious pozole. Excellent atmosphere, music at mealtime, delicious dishes, good service, clean, and reasonable prices. Location:
Mercadito Zanka: In Zihuatanejo, several venues with restaurants, bars, Mexican snacks, shops, music. Location:
Mariscos El Tiburón de la Costa: Fresh fish and seafood, drinks, other dishes. Excellent dishes and wonderful service. Paseo del Palmar, Plaza Kioto, Centro, 40890 Zihuatanejo, Gro. Located at:
Pizzas La Nonna: Freshly made pizzas, cocktails, and more. Excellent place, atmosphere, location, service, prices 10 out of 10. Nicolas Bravo, Hermenegildo Galeana 4 Esquina, Centro, 40890 Zihuatanejo, Gro. Location:
Asadero Don Julio’s: Barbacoa, mixiotes, carnitas, tacos, grilled platters, pozole, tacos, and more. Good food, average service, affordable prices. C. Heroico Colegio Militar 177, Centro, 40890 Zihuatanejo, Gro. Location:
Street food: Tamales, atoles, esquites, grilled corn, and much more. Around the Municipal Plaza of Zihuatanejo in the Centro. Only on weekends from 6 p.m. Along Juan Álvarez street. Location:
Cenadurías Row: The specialty of these small family-run eateries is pozole and Mexican antojitos. Prices are very affordable and the food is homestyle. Tasty, with good service. The most recommended ones are:
Callita: León Felipe 11, Centro, 40890 Zihuatanejo, Gro. Location:
Ricomar: Carlos Pellicer 9, Centro, 40890 Zihuatanejo, Gro. Location:
Marisquería Yolanda: Fresh fish and seafood very well cooked, good service and good price. Av. Cuauhtémoc 82, Centro, Zihuatanejo, Gro. 40890. Location:
Restaurantes Mexicanos Any: Tamales, atoles, Mexican food in general, good food, good service, good family atmosphere, and good prices. Ejido 18, Centro, 40890 Zihuatanejo, Gro. Location:
Restaurants in Ixtapa
Ohana Ixtapa: A good place to enjoy some drinks and dance at night, excellent atmosphere, affordable prices. In Ixtapa. Location:
El General: Restaurant and Sports Bar in Ixtapa. Tex-Mex restaurant with appetizer-style dishes to enjoy, good drinks, good atmosphere, clean, and affordable prices. Location:
Deborah’s: Restaurant in Ixtapa. Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, clean, good food, very good service, and reasonable prices. Location:
