Top Zihuatanejo Nature and Wildlife Tours

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 Playa Larga Beach where soft golden sands sweep the coastline. Well suited to beginners, the horses are calm and docile; riders with more experience can gallop along the beach. Hotel pickup is included for a relaxing start.

Discover Ixtapa Island, located off Mexico's south coast, on this 4-hour trip from Zihuatanejo. The island boasts three beaches, including Coral Beach, known for its pristine waters, live coral, and colorful fish. Relax under a palm-roofed restaurant, swim in the tranquil waters of Playa Varadero, or spend the day snorkeling. Fresh seafood dishes are available at local restaurants. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF THE TIGER CAVE! The tour begins at the Hermenegildo Galeana Flora and Fauna Protection Area, one of the two Natural Protected Areas of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. Here you will be provided with hiking poles for the activity, which will last approximately 30 minutes before arriving at the cave. During the tour we will have the possibility of finding local fauna, such as different birds, coati, deer and arthropods. Once you arrive at the cave, we will have a space to rest and eat lunch. Before entering you will be provided with a headlamp and helmet to explore safely. We will be in the cave approximately 40 minutes, discovering the beauty and magic of this geological formation. To conclude the tour, we will walk to Playa La Majahua, a hidden gem between Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo. During the hike, you will pass by viewpoints overlooking the ocean.

EXPLORE ZIHUATANEJO LIKE NEVER BEFORE! Embark on this exciting adventure to discover Zihuatanejo from the sea. The tour begins at Playa La Ropa, where you will receive instructions from one of our trained guides to operate a kayak safely and efficiently. Afterwards, you will tour the bay of Zihuatanejo in the kayak, having the opportunity to see marine fauna, such as frigates, pelicans, silly birds, dolphins and whales (in season), and to see the beauty of this magical town from the sea. For the next point we will head to Playa Las Gatas, famous for water sports. Here you will snorkel in the calm and crystal clear waters, protected by a pre-Hispanic breakwater. You will also have the opportunity to see the Christ submerged, a statue 4 meters submerged in the sea. At the end of the snorkeling activity, it will be time to kayak back to Playa la ropa, where a delicious meal will await you at the beach.

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.

This trip begins with a horseback ride along the Playa Larga beach. At the end of this beach we can stop and take pictures. Then we will cross a coconut palm grove to visit a small point. There I will treat you to a cold drink (soda pop, beer, or bottled water). For you own protection, we must insist that you not try to run or gallop the horse you ride. Allow from 1.5 to 2 hours for this excursion..

Combine kayaking and horseback riding on this small-group half-day tour in Zihuatanejo. Visit the fishing village of Barra de Potosi where you’ll kayak on a saltwater lagoon as you catch sight of local birds and admire the flora and fauna. Following that, head to Playa Larga (Long Beach) where you’ll take a horseback ride along the sands. Plus, enjoy a seafood lunch at a local restaurant.

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). Hotel transport from Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo are included.

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 on a turtle farm to protect them from predators. Tourists can witness this act of releasing the newborn turtles and watch them return to the ocean.

If you want you will lear how to saddle your horse, besides you wil know the history of this noble animal and its particular impact in Mexico history, from the conquerors, independence fight, mexican revolution, the horse has been in our history and story, as a tool for production, conveyance, it changes the rules in diferent fields.

This tour is provided by triathlonist and Officially Certified Tourista Guide plus support staff , what makes a fun and safe way to know diferents routes, points of interest unknown for most of the tourists

Giddy up and discover Zihuatanejo on this private horseback riding tour that starts at a small family-run ranch located next to Playa Larga Beach. Travel through a native coconut orchard and stop by a small lagoon before heading to picturesque Playa Larga Beach, which offers scenic views and fewer crowds.

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.

The monarch butterfly is famous for its migration, which is said to be one of the most fascinating phenomenons of the natural world. Witness the spectacle, which originates in southern Canada and the U.S. and ends in central Mexico, on this three-day trip from Zihuatanejo; explore the colonial towns of Pátzcuaro, Santa Clara del Cobre, and Morelia along the way.

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.

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.

EXPLORE THE UNKNOWN This tour begins with the transfer from your accommodation to the Laguna de Potosí, a place of calm waters known for its great diversity of birds, located 20 km south of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. At Potosi Lagoon, you will have the opportunity to explore one of the most beautiful bird sanctuaries in the region. This will be done by kayaking through the mangroves, a vital ecosystem for numerous birds and fish. After finishing the kayak, you will enjoy a delicious breakfast on the picturesque cliffs on the shores of the lagoon. The next stop will be El Refugio de Potosí, a place where nature and education meet. Here you will have the opportunity to interact and learn about different species in the area, such as green macaws, river otters and tree porcupines. After the visit to the Potosi Refuge, we will return to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, where transport will take you back to your accommodation.