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Top 8 adventure things to do in Zihuatanejo

If your idea of a good day in Zihuatanejo ends with sore legs and a great photo, start here. Treks, kayaks, ziplines, off-road runs and the occasional adrenaline-up — every operator below is licensed and safety-checked.

  1. Ziplining Adventure in Ixtapa with Hotel Pickup, Zihuatanejo1

    1. Ziplining Adventure in Ixtapa with Hotel Pickup

    · 2 hours

    Feel the adrenaline by flying through the air, we have 11 ziplines and hanging bridges for you to have fun.

  2. Hiking in the Tiger Cave, Zihuatanejo2

    2. Hiking in the Tiger Cave

    · 3.5 hours

    DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF THE TIGER CAVE! The tour begins at the Hermenegildo Galeana Flora and Fauna Protection Area, one of the two Natural Protected Areas of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. Here you will be provided with hiking poles for the activity, which will last approximately 30 minutes before arriving at the cave. During the tour we will have the possibility of finding local fauna, such as different birds, coati, deer and arthropods. Once you arrive at the cave, we will have a space to rest and eat lunch. Before entering you will be provided with a headlamp and helmet to explore safely. We will be in the cave approximately 40 minutes, discovering the beauty and magic of this geological formation. To conclude the tour, we will walk to Playa La Majahua, a hidden gem between Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo. During the hike, you will pass by viewpoints overlooking the ocean.

  3. City Tour of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Zihuatanejo3

    3. City Tour of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo

    5.0· 20 reviews· 3 hours

    This tour gives you a unique opportunity to have someone native to this area, with a wealth of knowledge and experience, to guide you. This adventure exposes the highlights and beauty of the two cities: Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa. Zihuatanejo is a charming fishing village and Ixtapa is a tropical resort with modern infrastructure. We will visit a crocodile reserve outside of Ixtapa and stop by the “Mirador” and “Cerro del Vigía” (Lookout Points) which have panoramic views of Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo Bay respectively. This three-hour Adventure will include a walk down the pier of Zihuatanejo as well as a tour of a typical marketplace. We will stop by local shops to view handmade crafts, hammocks, and souvenirs.

  1. Discover Barra de Potosí, Zihuatanejo4

    4. Discover Barra de Potosí

    5.0· 3 reviews· 6.5 hours

    EXPLORE THE UNKNOWN This tour begins with the transfer from your accommodation to the Laguna de Potosí, a place of calm waters known for its great diversity of birds, located 20 km south of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. At Potosi Lagoon, you will have the opportunity to explore one of the most beautiful bird sanctuaries in the region. This will be done by kayaking through the mangroves, a vital ecosystem for numerous birds and fish. After finishing the kayak, you will enjoy a delicious breakfast on the picturesque cliffs on the shores of the lagoon. The next stop will be El Refugio de Potosí, a place where nature and education meet. Here you will have the opportunity to interact and learn about different species in the area, such as green macaws, river otters and tree porcupines. After the visit to the Potosi Refuge, we will return to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, where transport will take you back to your accommodation.

  2. Small-Group Half-Day Kayaking and Horse Riding with Lunch, Zihuatanejo5

    5. Small-Group Half-Day Kayaking and Horse Riding with Lunch

    5.0· 2 reviews· 5 hours

    This a great tour to combine kayaking and horseback riding in a day. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy the countryside kayaking and horseback riding 2 in 1 combo adventure activity. We will take you to a fishing village called Barra de Potosi, where we will kayak for an hour on this saltwater lagoon and you will also have the opportunity to watch birds and see the flora and fauna of this beautiful place. After kayaking, we will drive you to Playa Larga Beach Ranch where well deosil horses wait for us to take a pleasant ride on the beach for an hour. We will be riding on the beach, isn't it great? After this activity, we will make a stop at a restaurant there to have a great seafood lunch before taking you back to your hotel. This is a great activity not to be missed!

  3. Bird watching in Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo6

    6. Bird watching in Ixtapa

    5.0· 2 reviews· 3.5 hours

    Discover the diversity of birds in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo! The tour starts at the entrance of Vicente Guerrero National Park. In this part of the tour, it is possible to spot jungle birds, such as cardinals, calenders, magpies and flycatchers. For our next stop, we will take a 20-minute hike through the National Park, reaching the shore of a lagoon, where you can find lake birds: ducks, jacanas, doves and gulls, being the most common. Then we will head to the mouth of the Ixtapa River. Here, there is a great diversity of seabirds, lagoons and jungles, such as pelicans, terns, cormorants, herons, chips and woodpeckers. For our last stop, we will head to the crocodile of Playa Linda. Crocodiles and nesting birds, such as night herons, storks and spatulas, can be closely observed here. Finally, transportation will take you back to your accommodation.

  4. Las Gatas Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour, Zihuatanejo7

    7. Las Gatas Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour

    4.9· 112 reviews· 5 hours

    Enjoy the snorkeling and kayaking at Las Gatas Beach, this tour includes transportation, kayaks, snorkel gear, lunch and a professional tour guide. Because of the sea wall the Las Gatas beach is a great place to swim and snorkel. It is also the right place to relax or maybe have a cold drink in a nice laid-back atmosphere. The tour will last approximately 5 hours.

  5. Zihuatanejo Food -Tasting and Walking Tour (Not for vegetarian), Zihuatanejo8

    8. Zihuatanejo Food -Tasting and Walking Tour (Not for vegetarian)

    4.8· 86 reviews· 3 hours

    Get ready to become a local in only 3 hours. Experience our 3 hour food tasting and walking tour offering a local’s insight into Mexican culture through its delicious-unique cuisine and rich in history. Your local tour guide takes you on a gastronomical adventure, walking the streets of Zihuatanejo down town area, visiting 6 different food tasting locations. Explores off the beaten path restaurants, visit the farmers market, try regional produces like: cheese, mole, chocolate drinks, tamales, local coffee and more. On this 3 hours Food Tasting Tour, you will be pick up at the lobby of your hotel at 8 A.M. And driven to Zihuatanejo, you will then taste 6 different Mexican traditional dishes, during the tasting you will be told all the ingredients that there on each of the dishes and how the dishes are cook. You will be walking approximately 10 minutes from one of the local restaurants to the other, during the walk your informative tour guide will provide you with cultural information.

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