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What to do and see in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero: The Best Things to do
While resorts continue to spring up, "Zihua" remains determined to maintain its small-town flavor. The brick-paved "fisherman's walk," a nod to the region's seafaring roots, stretches along the town center. Because the nightlife is mostly informal, Zihua is particularly appealing to couples and those seeking an escape from coastal party towns.
Restaurants in Zihuatanejo
1. Playa La Ropa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,409 reviews
Many hotels and restaurants are located along this beach.
Reviewed By brucebicko - Gold Coast, Australia
Great beach and lots of great restaurants We stayed at Embarc right on the beach and if you are visiting Zihuatanejo this is the nicest part to go
2. Playa Larga
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
With almost two miles of sand, this beach is ideal for long walks, jogging or soaking up rays.
Reviewed By rejuvenate - Manitoba, Canada
like vast, it stretches for miles and miles and can you say uncrowded, oh my goodness, not a soul in sight and even if there were, there's more than enough room for all so picturesque, the sparkly ocean at its side, with mountains and hills its backdrop remarkably unspoilt in its pristine coastal location its golden fine sands make it perfect for walking and running (just don't cross it in the afternoon!) with great caution advised - the crashing waves at its shoreline demand respect make it spectacular and magnificent all the same the perfect place to lose yourself and just breathe grateful to experience such wondrous beauty!!
3. Playa Blanca
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 96 reviews
This beach is an excellent spot to view various birds and wildlife.
Reviewed By Tlb604 - Fort Erie, Canada
We stayed at the villas playa blanca on the beach. Beautiful beach running for miles great for walking but the surf is very rough not good for swimming but we had a lovely infinity pool overlooking the beach.Our villa was great very spacious and comfortable. Four excellent restaurants within walking distance on the beach.
4. Paseo de Pescador
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Seaside promenade featuring outdoor eateries and beautiful cobblestone streets.
Reviewed By Steveston_tours - Richmond, Canada
This superb waterfront walkway runs from Playa Principal to Playa Madiera. The City has done a complete rebuild, and it is now complete! Smooth surface, benches, rest spots, solar powered lighting ... just a real asset!
5. Bahia de Zihuatanejo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 442 reviews
Reviewed By Jstsmile04 - Dallas, United States
Explore! Beautiful scenery and people. We’ve yet to have a bad meal. The sunsets are gorgeous! If you stay at the Thompson or further left you’ll see better sunsets or plan dinner early enough to watch it from many Ana omg restaurants! Beach is clean.
6. El Refugio de Potosi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Now closed.
Reviewed By AlliecatOOB - Old Orchard Beach, United States
We took a relaxing and interesting private motorboat tour of the lagoon and mangroves of Barra de Potosi, where we observed cormorants, pelicans, egrets, frigates, ahingas. The crocodiles eluded us, however.
7. Playa La Madera
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 79 reviews
Small beach located near the main pier and several private homes.
Reviewed By 7cow - Silver Spring, United States
We stayed at playa Madera even it was Eastern weekend and a little crowded it was a lot of fun.very accessible ,many great restaurants,surf good and safe,beach was very clean,all access to the beach has been renovated ,you can walk to the city center in 15 minutes from Madera .thanks
8. Playa Las Gatas
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,136 reviews
"Nurse Shark Beach" is a fun beach to explore and reachable only by boat.
Reviewed By Neftist
Las Gatas Beach is a little bay just off of Playa La Ropa. You can get there by ferry from downtown Zihuatanejo(50 pesos round trip), take a taxi from La Ropa or use the foot path(Not for the elderly or those with mobility issues as there's quite a few rocks to traverse and don't wear your flip flops). Whereas the surf can get kind of rough on La Ropa, there were barely ripples in the water at Las Gatas. Great for snorkeling(Snorkle equipment can be rented right on the beach for about $5) or just wading in the water. Tons of little beach bars up and down the beach if you need to get out of the sun at all or just want a Margarita as big as your head.(Make sure to have cash. Not sure if any of them take cards)
9. Malecon de Zihuatanejo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 103 reviews
Main square featuring street vendors, restaurants and a gazebo.
Reviewed By samsjake - Calgary, Canada
Walked from la ropa and ended up walking the length of the malecon although it had a diff name. It is paved into zihua with part beach sand area and talks you over the canal and to the pier and fish market. Really nice walk, felt safe although there was some police. Few joggers, few dogs with owners that did not clean up their pet waste which was disappointing. It is worth enjoying more than once. Bistro del mar is a great place to stop for a bite. Clean, great food and exceptional service. Not too pricey either.
10. Museo Arqueologico de la Costa Grande
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 74 reviews
Museum featuring information about all 54 archeological sites surrounding Zihuatanejo.
Reviewed By adventuretraveler4 - Chapel Hill, United States
We have walked by here many times without going in. So happy we now have. A very friendly, knowledgeable staff person took the small entry fee and then explained a lot of the museum to us. We were also given a sheet of information in English. Very informative and great to have this local museum.
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