Rejseguide til Zihuatanejo | ArrivalGuides.com

ZihuatanejoGuide was updated: 2025-01-15

Zihuatanejo is the perfect combination of Mexican flair, breathtaking nature, and old-fashioned charm. This picturesque fishing town is a unique beach destination, and the perfect place to relax by the shore and enjoy the fresh sea breeze. With Ixtapa, a more frantic party and resort destination only a few kilometers away, you get a two-for-one deal coming here, combining traditional and laid-back Zihuatanejo, and modern, buzzing Ixtapa.

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Both Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa are great destinations for entertainment and relaxation. Enjoy the vibe at relaxing Zihuatanejo or party up in Ixtapa. Wherever you go along the Mexican Riviera, you will find an endless array of beautiful beaches, water activities and world-class dining.

Ixtapa Island

Taking a boat trip to Isla Ixtapa is one of the most popular daytime excursions for tourists. It's a beautiful island with amazing light, gold sandy beaches and crystal clear water, which makes it a perfect place for snorkeling. You can get there by taking a boat from the Zihuatanejo Municipal Pier or the Playa Quieta Pier.

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Delfiniti de México

If one of your dreams is to swim with dolphins, it can come true by visiting Delfiniti Ixtapa. Six different programs will allow you to interact with the majestic sea mammals to varying degrees, tailoring the experience to each person's needs and tastes.

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Sailing Cruises

This ultra modern sailing catamaran will take you on remarkable sailing, snorkeling, sunset and adventure tours to Ixtapa, around Zihuatanejo Bay and to nearby reefs. These tours allow you to explore beautiful places and experience some of the most perfect getaways on your vacation.

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Ixtapa Adventours Tours

There is so much to see and explore ashore and below sea level in Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo. Ixtapa Adventours is a company that provides a day full of fun where you can enjoy snorkeling along coral reefs, biking through lush jungles, kayaking in calm and warm ocean waters and admiring native plants, birds, fish and other exotic animals.

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Xihuacan Museum & Archeological Site

A small village called La Chole, located only 25 minutes away from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, houses a fascinating archaeological site. Since the 1930's many artifacts have been found here, such as jewelry linked to many cultures, including the Tarascan, Aztec, Toltec and Olmec. You can also visit an onsite museum with many of these astonishing findings.

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Marina Ixtapa Golf Club

This golf club, designed by Robert Van Hagge and opened in 1994, offers 18 holes and is ranked by Golf Digest as one of Mexico's best courses. Marina Ixtapa Golf Club features all necessary facilities, such as a club house, two tennis courts, lockers, a restaurant, bar and a swimming pool.

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Population:	70,506 (2024)
Currency:	Mexican peso (MXN) 1 = 100 Centavos
Emergency Numbers:	Emergency: 066 / 911
Newspapers:	La Voz de Zihuatanejo: www.vozihuatanejo.com.mx Despertar de la Costa: www.despertardelacosta.net
Website:	www.zihua.net »
Opening Hours:	Shops in Zihuatanejo are generally open Monday through Saturday, 10am to 8pm, with a break over lunch between 2pm and 4pm. Shops are open on Sundays at their own discretion.