All Zihuatanejo Tours & Excursions in 2026

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.

In the company of just your family and friends, discover the diverse pleasures of Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo on this private tour. Explore high-end neighborhoods, the wildlife of the Playa Linda preserve, downtown highlights and beautiful lookout points. Visit a farmer’s market to see where locals shop and soak up the shoreline scenery on la Madera beach. Ask your personalized guide for recommendations and modify your itinerary as you like. Round-trip hotel transport by air-conditioned vehicle is included.

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.

Experience this amazing 3.5 hours tour where you will learn the life cycle of the sea turtles, the characteristics of the different turtles that visit this part of Mexico, the encubation time, survival rate and all the dificulties that this small creatures have to go throught from the moment they are born and run to the ocean and until the time they come back to the beach many years later to lay eggs. To make it easy to undertand we will use a chart to explaing the differences of the 4 different kinds of turtles that visit Mexico. This service includes Round-trip transport from the lobby of your hotel in Ixtapa or Zihuatanejo to the turtle farm, informative tour guide and the opportunity to see how the baby sea turtles walk to the ocean and swim across the big waves. After the turtle farm you will have the oportunity to taste a fresh locally made coconut macaroon.

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.

Snuba/Hookah Diving Renal Only. Discover the underwater wonders of Zihuatanejo with an unforgettable hookah diving adventure. This unique experience allows you to explore vibrant marine life without the need for heavy scuba gear or certifications. Perfect for families and first-time divers, the hookeh provides a safe and enjoyable experience, where you can comfortably breathe through a surface-supplied air hose as you dive to depths of up to 12 meters.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Get ready to become a local in only 3 hours. Experience our 3 hour food tasting and walking tour offering a local’s insight into Mexican culture through its delicious-unique cuisine and rich in history. Your local tour guide takes you on a gastronomical adventure, walking the streets of Zihuatanejo down town area, visiting 6 different food tasting locations. Explores off the beaten path restaurants, visit the farmers market, try regional produces like: cheese, mole, chocolate drinks, tamales, local coffee and more. On this 3 hours Food Tasting Tour, you will be pick up at the lobby of your hotel at 8 A.M. And driven to Zihuatanejo, you will then taste 6 different Mexican traditional dishes, during the tasting you will be told all the ingredients that there on each of the dishes and how the dishes are cook. You will be walking approximately 10 minutes from one of the local restaurants to the other, during the walk your informative tour guide will provide you with cultural information.

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.

Discover the archaeological ruins of Xihuacan, a recently excavated ceremonial center, on this small-group tour from Ixtapa or Zihuatanejo. Visit the zone’s major landmarks and the on-site museum, and learn about the ceremonial center constructed out of bricks and modeling clay during the pre-Columbian era. This small-group tour limited includes hotel transport by luxury van and lunch.

Avoid crowded buses and ride comfortably to your Zihuatanejo hotel with this seamless and worry-free private transfer service. Choose a pickup time to suit your flight schedule, then meet your driver at Zihuatanejo Airport. As it’s a private ride, certain requests can be accommodated—such as a stop at a grocery store along the way.

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.

In this unique experience we will have the opportunity to sail from the pier of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo towards the open sea in order to go fishing in search of Sailfish (Mahi- Mahi), Dorado, Marlin etc. Once the catch is achieved. We will go to the famous beaches of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo such as Las Gatas or La Isla, with the purpose of being able to go to one of the restaurants and see how they prepare our beloved catch of the day. we pick you up at the hotel or house. Our bilingual teamwork will be with you all the trip. On the boat we included bottles of waters and beers. We will visit, Las Gatas beach , La isla Beach, The Pier of Zihuatanejo, Local restaurants of Zihuatanejo, La madera Beach, we will show you Zihuatanejo downtown.

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..

Discover the Magic of Mexico with Kaleidoscope Tours! Begin your 3-day adventure with a 7:00 AM departure from Zihuatanejo. Enjoy a cultural stop in colonial Pátzcuaro with a guided tour and lunch by Plaza Vasco de Quiroga. Then explore shops before heading to Morelia for check-in at Hotel Rymma (subject to change). Evening at leisure with optional group dinner. Day 2 takes you to El Rosario Butterfly Sanctuary—horse ride and hike included—followed by a magical visit to Tlalpujahua, famed for its Christmas ornaments and Bavarian charm. Supper at Terazza Don Juan. Day 3 includes a historical Morelia walking tour and visits to Capula (Catrinas), Quiroga (home of carnitas), and Tzintzuntzan, the real-life inspiration for Coco. Trip includes two nights’ accommodation, select meals, entry fees, guides, and round-trip transport. Pack snacks, layers, and an adventurous spirit!

Discover the diversity of birds in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo! The tour starts at the entrance of Vicente Guerrero National Park. In this part of the tour, it is possible to spot jungle birds, such as cardinals, calenders, magpies and flycatchers. For our next stop, we will take a 20-minute hike through the National Park, reaching the shore of a lagoon, where you can find lake birds: ducks, jacanas, doves and gulls, being the most common. Then we will head to the mouth of the Ixtapa River. Here, there is a great diversity of seabirds, lagoons and jungles, such as pelicans, terns, cormorants, herons, chips and woodpeckers. For our last stop, we will head to the crocodile of Playa Linda. Crocodiles and nesting birds, such as night herons, storks and spatulas, can be closely observed here. Finally, transportation will take you back to your accommodation.

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 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.

Witness the wonder of nature while helping baby turtles. This small-group experience takes you to Troncones Beach, Playa Blanca, or Juluchuca near Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo where turtles lay their eggs. Under the guidance of a wildlife expert, you'll have the opportunity to release a freshly hatched turtle and cheer them on as they run toward the ocean.

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.