Top Guerrero Day Trips

If you're looking for a fantastic snorkeling experience, Ixtapa Island is truly one of the best spots in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo. The island features three beautiful beaches, each offering something unique. Coral Beach is especially renowned for its vibrant snorkeling opportunities, while the other two are perfect for swimming, kayaking, and jetskiing—all with calm waters that make for a relaxing and enjoyable visit. While you're there, you’ll have access to all restaurant facilities, including bathrooms, comfortable lounge chairs, palapas for shade, and showers. To make the most of your adventure, don’t forget to bring towels, suntan lotion, and a swimsuit. Let me know if you have any questions or need further details. I hope you enjoy your time exploring the island’s gorgeous beaches and underwater wonders!

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.

Explore the town of Taxco on this all-day tour from Acapulco. Wander around this small colonial city, located in the north Sierra Madre Mountains, with cobblestone streets, white stucco houses with red-tiled roofs, and wrought-iron balconies. Plus, visit the baroque Santa Prisca Cathedral. During the tour, you’ll also have time to shop for souvenirs.

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.

Embark on a unique day tour of the Sierra de Guerrero, where you will discover some of the most impressive waterfalls in the region. From Zihuatanejo, we head towards the Mesas de Bravo Waterfalls, surrounded by a lush natural landscape. After enjoying this paradisiacal corner and its crystalline pools, we continue to the highest waterfall in Mesas, a quieter and more remote place, perfect for connecting with nature and relaxing. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to walk among pine and oak forests, while your guide shares local stories about the flora and fauna of the area. At the end of the tour, we will head to a small town nearby to enjoy a delicious traditional lunch before returning to Zihuatanejo. This tour is ideal for those looking for a day of nature and adventure, combining the beauty of the waterfalls with the tranquility of the Sierra de Guerrero.

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 natural beauty of Zihuatanejo in an adventure that combines adventure, relaxation and fun. This experience is ideal for nature lovers looking for a serene and immersive trip through one of the most important ecological areas of the region. The Potosí Lagoon is a peaceful coastal lagoon known for its rich biodiversity, peaceful natural surroundings and picturesque tangles. Surrounded by mangroves and wetlands, it is an important habitat for many species of birds and aquatic life. During the tour, you will visit the Potosi Refuge, a center dedicated to local wildlife conservation and environmental education. The Refuge offers an educational and tranquil experience where visitors can learn about environmental conservation while interacting with species native to the area. This tour for all ages offers an unforgettable way to connect with the natural heritage of Zihuatanejo.

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.

Explore Acapulco with a guide on a full-day tour that includes a diving show. Ride in an air-conditioned van to landmarks including the Fort of San Diego, the Exekatlikalli House (House of Winds), the historic Los Flamingos hotel, and Our Lady of the Solitude Cathedral in the Zocalo (main square). You'll also watch the cliff divers splashing into the ocean and have time for souvenir shopping before returning to your hotel. Includes entrance fees, transportation, guide, drinks, and hotel pick-up and drop-off.

Explore one of Acapulco's most stunning natural settings with a leisurely cruise along Coyuca Lagoon. Known for its lush vegetation and calm waters, the freshwater lagoon also attracts hundreds of bird such as herons, storks, and pelicans. Enjoy a buffet lunch as you sail past mangroves and flowering hyacinths. Coyuca had also been a favorite Hollywood filming location, doubling for jungle settings in Tarzan movies and Rambo II.

Visit Acapulco’s Coyuca Lagoon and release baby turtles on a family-friendly guided tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel with your guide and small group to the lagoon. Take a boat cruise on the scenic Coyuca Lagoon, eat a lunch of fresh seafood and other typical Mexican dishes (if option selected), and release endangered turtle babies into the Pacific—all on this affordable full-day outing.

Ride a motorboat on Coyuca Lagoon during this nature-lover's tour of Acapulco. You’ll discover native flora of the freshwater lagoon, such as water hyacinths and tropical palms, all pointed out by a knowledgeable guide. Enjoy lunch and domestic drinks at a restaurant on on the beach where you will have time to take a stroll, relax in a hammock and watch the sunset.

This Acapulco tour is the easiest way to visit the Tehuacalco archaeological site in just a few hours, without having to plan transport. Hidden in the Sierra Madre Mountains of southern Mexico, Tehuacalco served as the ceremonial center of the Yope civilization. Your half-day excursion includes a guided tour of the archaeological site, a typical Mexican lunch, and hotel or port pickup and drop-off.

It's a fascinating experience that combines cultural exploration with gastronomic delight. During the tour, participants embark on a culinary journey through the authentic flavors of the city, tasting a variety of traditional dishes and local delicacies in iconic restaurants and markets. At the same time, they immerse themselves in the history and architecture of the place, with expert guides sharing anecdotes and interesting facts about each site visited. This tour not only satisfies the palate, but also enriches the understanding of the local culture, offering a complete perspective of the city. It is an ideal way to enjoy both the food and the most representative corners of the destination of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo.

Experience the epicenter of Mexico’s silver industry on a full-day tour of Taxco, about 152 miles (245 km) from Acapulco. In addition to navigating, your guide provides little-known facts about the area’s history and architecture and recommends the best spots to purchase jewelry and silver products. A buffet lunch is included for your convenience.

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.