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Top 5 food & drink things to do in Zihuatanejo

Zihuatanejo on a fork. Walking food tours through the markets, cooking classes with local chefs, tasting flights at the bars worth your time, and a couple of long lunches that double as the day's plan.

  1. City Tour of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Zihuatanejo1

    1. 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.

  2. City Tour in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Including Food Tastings, Zihuatanejo2

    2. City Tour in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Including Food Tastings

    5.0· 9 reviews

    It's a fascinating experience that combines cultural exploration with gastronomic delight. During the tour, participants embark on a culinary journey through the authentic flavors of the city, tasting a variety of traditional dishes and local delicacies in iconic restaurants and markets. At the same time, they immerse themselves in the history and architecture of the place, with expert guides sharing anecdotes and interesting facts about each site visited. This tour not only satisfies the palate, but also enriches the understanding of the local culture, offering a complete perspective of the city. It is an ideal way to enjoy both the food and the most representative corners of the destination of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo.

  3. City and Country Side Tour with Luis, Zihuatanejo3

    3. City and Country Side Tour with Luis

    5.0· 47 reviews· 5 hours

    Enjoy this 6 hours interesting cultural City and Country Side Tour where you will visit the farmers market, explore the areas where the locals live, the town square and check out a look out point to admire the view of Zihuatanejo Bay. On the country side visit a tropical fruits plantation, a rural community where they manufacture clay tiles and bricks. Enjoy a great lunch in Barra Potosi fishing village, the restaurant will be right on the beach.

  1. Xihuacan Culture and Archaeology Tour, Zihuatanejo4

    4. Xihuacan Culture and Archaeology Tour

    4.8· 117 reviews· 4 hours

    Either from Zihuatanejo or Ixtapa take the most complete Xihuacan archaeological tour, this recently discovered ceremonial center is the only one in this continent made out of bricks and modeling clay during the Pre-Columbian period. Have a guided tour through the Cuitlateca vestiges and learn about the ethnic group who took the knowledge of pottery to a higher level. Travel in a luxury van with a small group of people and enjoy and excellent lunch on a traditional Mexican food and seafood restaurant on the country side with handmade tortillas and fresh fish, chicken or tasty shrimp.

  2. Zihuatanejo Food -Tasting and Walking Tour (Not for vegetarian), Zihuatanejo5

    5. 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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