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Zihuatanejo Things to See and Do
Both Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa are full of fun activities for the whole family. When a break from the beach is needed, have a look around town. Get to know Mexico and its amazing culture. There is a history museum that teaches about the area. There are sporting activities such as fishing, tennis, golf and SCUBA for the more athletic and adventurous. The nature lover will enjoy birdwatching and hiking. Also, there is lots of shopping to be done. Be sure to check out the markets, as well as the
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Both Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa are full of fun activities for the whole family. When a break from the beach is needed, have a look around town. Get to know Mexico and its amazing culture. There is a history museum that teaches about the area. There are sporting activities such as fishing, tennis, golf and SCUBA for the more athletic and adventurous. The nature lover will enjoy birdwatching and hiking. Also, there is lots of shopping to be done. Be sure to check out the markets, as well as the souvenir and jewelry shops. Take the kids to a water park for something different, and enjoy delicious seafood while watching the sunset over the ocean.
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Playa Las Gatas
Based on the crowds, this is easily Zihuatanejo’s most popular beach both in and out of tourist season. Water taxis from the downtown pier at Playa Municipal only cost $3.50 roundtrip. This is the best beach to take the kids to because the waves are blocked off by a rock wall making the water...
Based on the crowds, this is easily Zihuatanejo’s most popular beach both in and out of tourist season. Water taxis from the downtown pier at Playa Municipal only cost $3.50 roundtrip. This is the best beach to take the kids to because the waves are blocked off by a rock wall making the water...
Beach
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Shopping
Unlike Ixtapa, downtown Zhiuatanejo is filled with shops that sell anything and everything the tourist might want as well as the forgotten necessities. Clothing, jewelry, shoes, beach supplies, curios and tacky souvenirs abound. The best part is that because it is such a small area everything is...
Unlike Ixtapa, downtown Zhiuatanejo is filled with shops that sell anything and everything the tourist might want as well as the forgotten necessities. Clothing, jewelry, shoes, beach supplies, curios and tacky souvenirs abound. The best part is that because it is such a small area everything is...
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Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Museo Arqueologico de la Costa Grande
Located at one end of Zhiuatanejo’s Playa Principal next to the canal, this museum is dedicated to the history and artifacts of the ancient people of the Pacific coast of Mexico. Everything is displayed in Spanish, but the English version of the brochure has translations. Artifacts range from...
Located at one end of Zhiuatanejo’s Playa Principal next to the canal, this museum is dedicated to the history and artifacts of the ancient people of the Pacific coast of Mexico. Everything is displayed in Spanish, but the English version of the brochure has translations. Artifacts range from...
Museum
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Bicycling
For those that love to exercise, there are places in both Zhiuatanejo and Ixtapa where bicycles can be rented such as Bi-Zhiuanas at Cuauhtémoc 39 in Zhiuatanejo. In fact, there is a 15km bicycle trail that runs between Zhiuatanejo and Ixtapa as well as off road trails. Some tour operators offer...
For those that love to exercise, there are places in both Zhiuatanejo and Ixtapa where bicycles can be rented such as Bi-Zhiuanas at Cuauhtémoc 39 in Zhiuatanejo. In fact, there is a 15km bicycle trail that runs between Zhiuatanejo and Ixtapa as well as off road trails. Some tour operators offer...
Bicycling
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Mercado Central Municipal
Located in the center of downtown Zhiuatanejo is the local market where people buy fresh fish and fruit. Get a taste of how the locals live it up and learn what it is like to live in a beach town with fishing as a large part of its industry. The budget traveler can save some money and still get a...
Located in the center of downtown Zhiuatanejo is the local market where people buy fresh fish and fruit. Get a taste of how the locals live it up and learn what it is like to live in a beach town with fishing as a large part of its industry. The budget traveler can save some money and still get a...
Market
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
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