The 6 Best Free Things to do in Ixtapa, Guerrero

December 30, 2021 Hector Krause

Double your Mexican Riviera pleasure in the resort playground of Ixtapa and its quaint neighbor Zihuatanejo. The region offers a profusion of fishing charters, watersports and scuba diving sites. Ixtapa boasts high-end golf courses and lighted tennis courts. Horses are available for beach rides in Playa La Ropa and Playa Linda. Sun worshippers will find beaches that are packed with activity as well as isolated tropical oases. To really get away from it all, visit the fishing settlement of Barra de Patosi.
Restaurants in Ixtapa

1. Playa El Palmar

Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo de Azueta 40880 Mexico http://www.visitmexico.com/guerrero/ixtapa-zihuatanejo/playa-el-palmar
Excellent
61%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 371 reviews

Playa El Palmar

This former coconut and mango plantation is now the best beach in Ixtapa.

Reviewed By chrisrY2676CB - Costa Mesa, United States

An absolutely beautiful, clean, coco sand beach, excellent for long walks in the morning or early evening, some good waves, super warm water temperature in November, baby turtles were hatching, and mama turtles were laying eggs at night while we were there early November.

2. Playa Quieta

Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo de Azueta Mexico
Excellent
59%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 125 reviews

Playa Quieta

Located six miles from Ixtapa, this is touted as the best swimming area in the region featuring snorkeling, sailing and windsurfing.

Reviewed By KamloopsPaul - Abbotsford, Canada

Apart from the north end of the beach Playa Quita is reserved for Club Med guests. Acess to the public end is by way of wheelchair friendly paths and ramps. There is a small bar with some food options. It's a great place to sit, have abeer and relax.

3. Playa Vista Hermosa

Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo de Azueta Mexico
Excellent
70%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 27 reviews

Playa Vista Hermosa

One of several calm beaches perfect for children.

Reviewed By DavidyMary - Leon, Mexico

To get there there is a traveling company assoiated with the hotel Tesoro Ixtapa; and the food the locals are serving are fresh and good means delicious

4. La Zapoteca

Cerca de la playa principal, Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo de Azueta 40880 Mexico +52 755 544 6308
Excellent
91%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 11 reviews

La Zapoteca

This shop in Zihuatanejo features Mexican crafts, textiles and clothing.

Reviewed By ESWIII

If you're interested in bright, colorful handwoven Oaxacan textiles (rugs, etc.) have a look at La Zapoteca. The weaver is a friendly chap named Ino; you'll find him at Paseo del Pescador #9 in Zihua.

5. Ciclopista de Ixtapa

Blvd. Playa Linda, Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo de Azueta Mexico http://www.visitixtapazihuatanejo.com/mx/ciclopista-en-ixtapa-zihuatanejo.php
Excellent
74%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 226 reviews

Ciclopista de Ixtapa

Reviewed By 2018Wwinter - Osoyoos, Canada

We thoroughly enjoyed riding the Ciclopista path from Ixtapa with our rented bicycles. The path is well maintained and we rode part of the older path back from Playa Linda.

6. Playa Linda

Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo de Azueta Mexico +52 755 552 0323
Excellent
33%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
7%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 721 reviews

Playa Linda

Beach with a family atmosphere featuring a cycling/inline skating path along the marina.

Reviewed By 2018Wwinter - Osoyoos, Canada

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Playa Linda. If you want to snorkel there is a beautiful beach at Isla Ixtapa which is a 50 pesos ride to Isla Ixtapa.

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