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North America Mexico Zihuatanejo Do & See Horseback Riding

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Horseback Riding

The guide was updated: 2023-01-24

Horseback riding on the beach is another way to explore the natural beauty of Zihuatanejo. You can either take a tour in the daytime which includes lunch at a restaurant or an afternoon tour where you get the chance to admire a stunning sunset on horseback.

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Ixtapa Island (Isla Ixtapa)

Ixtapa Island (Isla Ixtapa)

Taking a boat trip to Isla Ixtapa is one of the most popular daytime excursions for tourists. Isla Ixtapa is 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 Playa Quieta Pier.

Delfiniti de México

Delfiniti de México

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

Sailing Cruises

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.

Guided Ecological Tours

Guided Ecological 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.

Xihuacan Museum and Archeological Site

Xihuacan Museum and 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 jewellery linked to many cultures, including the Tarascan, Aztec, Toltec and Olmec. You can also visit an onsite museum with many of these astonishing findings.

Marina Ixtapa Golf Club

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.

Patio Mexica Cooking School

Patio Mexica Cooking School

Mexican food is a delight, and what better way is there to learn more about it than taking part in a cooking class like Patio Mexica? Here you will learn how to cook traditional Mexican food on the teacher’s patio. Monica, the teacher, speaks fluent English and Spanish and will show you how to prepare local dishes from scratch.

Scuba Diving and Snorkelling Tour

Scuba Diving and Snorkelling Tour

Discover the area's fascinating marine life and the hidden paradise that lies just beneath the ocean's surface by taking a diving or snorkeling tour. There are various tour companies offering daily tours and other water sports activities.

Sport Fishing

Sport Fishing

Every season is fishing season in Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo, and there are plenty of tour operators who provide fishing tours. Here you can experience a lifetime of fishing and catching large fish like the yellowfin tuna, blue marlin and trophy size dorado.

Sunscape Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa Spa

Sunscape Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa Spa

Pamper yourself with a spa treatment and unwind in a beautiful setting. At Sunscape Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa you can enjoy massages, facials, soothing signature treatments and couples' treatments. This spa also features a full-service beauty salon offering hair treatments, waxing, manicure and pedicure services.

Adventure Park (Parque Aventura)

Adventure Park (Parque Aventura)

Parque Aventura in Ixtapa provides a mix of fun, physical challenges and pure adrenaline through activities like zip-lining, hanging and moving bridges and other fun games and challenges, and is a great option for a day of fun with the family.

Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

Horseback riding on the beach is another way to explore the natural beauty of Zihuatanejo. You can either take a tour in the daytime which includes lunch at a restaurant or an afternoon tour where you get the chance to admire a stunning sunset on horseback.

Paseo del Pescador

Paseo del Pescador

Paseo del Pescador is a pleasant seaside promenade and features outdoor eateries and beautiful cobblestone streets. In the mornings, you can enjoy watching fishermen selling their early morning catches to local restaurants and families. This is a very relaxing spot which is highly appreciated by travelers and locals alike.

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