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Sunset over Zihuatanejo Bay in Mexico
Sunset in Zihuatanejo Bay (César Orozco/Wikimedia)

Zihuatanejo Beach Highlights

By Travel Expert: Gary Chandler
  • Stretch your muscles and your mind in a yoga class on La Ropa Beach.
  • Horseback through coconut and banana plantations at Playa Larga or Barra de Potosi.
  • Bike the four-mile path in Ixtapa, lined with vibrant native plants.
  • Zoom across the zip-line at Parque Aventura, a truly interactive playground full of hanging bridges, lianas, and rocking trunks.

Zihuatanejo Overview

576km (360 miles) SW of Mexico City; 565km (353 miles) SE of Manzanillo; 253km (158 miles) NW of Acapulco

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Amuleto
Calle Escenica 9
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Casa Buenaventura
Carretera a Playa la Ropa
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Playa La Ropa
Zihuatanejo
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Distance: 1.6 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Playa La Ropa is a popular walking beach that... Read More
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Buceo Nautilus Divers
Calle Juan Alvarez 33
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Description: Buceo Nautilus Divers is a full-service shop offering trips to the more than 30 dive sites around Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. ... Read More
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Catcha L'Ola Surf Shop
Centro Comercial Kiosco Local 12
Ixtapa, Mexico
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Zihuatanejo Vacation Rentals

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Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Yacht Club Vacation Rental
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Linens, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, VCR
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Villas Cayaco - Ixtapa Vacation Rental
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3.5 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Coffee Maker, Full kitchen, Garage, Linens, Microwave, Oven, Pets OK, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, TV, Towels, Utensils, VCR
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La Casita Zihua - Zihuatanejo Vacation Rental
Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 2
Amenities: Air Conditioning, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Linens, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils
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