Top Activities on the Ground in Zihuatanejo

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.

Kayak and snorkel in Zihuatanejo Bay on a half-day trip to Las Gatas Beach that includes lunch on the beach, all equipment, and round-trip hotel transfer. Even beginning kayakers can navigate the calm bay inside the sea wall, where you can find coral reefs, colorful sea life, and an underwater statue of Jesus Christ.

Keep your eyes peeled for iguanas, lagoon turtles, crocodiles, and more on this small-group bicycling tour in Zihuatanejo. This tour lets you explore the area on two wheels with the expertise of a local guide, showing you areas you might pass over if you were on your own. Ride through the Marina Ixtapa Golf Club, into BiciRent Ixtapa preserve, and finally to Playa Linda, exploring different ecosystems the entire time.

Add some additional excitement to your vacation with this ziplining adventure in Ixtapa, complete with complimentary pickup from your hotel. Experience the thrill of flying through the air on eleven ziplines and hanging bridges. Fly among the trees, traverse secure zip lines, and navigate suspended bridges. Safety equipment and bottled water are provided, and you can enjoy convenient transfers from your location in the Ixtapa or Zihuatanejo areas.

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.