Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
Area Attractions and Activities

Whether you’re the adventurous type or just the sun-worshipping type, you’ll never be bored in Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo. Here are just a few highlights of things to do here.

Water Sports: At Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo’s numerous beaches, equipment is available for

Sport Fishing: Zihuatanejo is a world-class sport
fishing destination.

Golf: at one of two beautiful courses: The Marina Golf Club—designed by Robert Von Hagge, listed by Golf Digest as one of the best in Mexico; and the Palma Real Golf Club—designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., featuring spectacular mountain and ocean views.

Dolphin Experience: at the Delfiniti Dolphinarium is just a two-block walk from Villa 11, accessible by the street or the beach

Adventure Park (Parque Aventura): a tree-climbing adventure course.

Bird and Crocodile Watching: at the Ecological Park Aztlan .

Horseback Riding: Available at Play a Linda and Playa Larga.

Bicycle Tours: Through ecological preserves and bird sanctuaries.

“Safari” Tours: See jungles, virgin beaches, and mangroves.

Scuba Diving and Snorkeling: Several local outfitters/guides available.

Nightlife: Carlos ‘n Charlies, Senor Frogs, Senor Itos, and Christine disco are all within short-walking distance.

Sunset Cruise: Enjoy the scenery, cocktails, and maybe a whale sighting.

Art Galleries: Browse world-renowned art in Zihuatanejo.

Day Trips: Hire a driver or rent a car and visit a colonial city, plantation, ecological preserve, or other near-by destinations.