11. Discover Barra de Potosí
5.0· 3 reviews· 6.5 hoursEXPLORE 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.
22. Small-Group Half-Day Kayaking and Horse Riding with Lunch
5.0· 2 reviews· 5 hoursThis 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!
33. City and Country Side Tour with Luis
5.0· 47 reviews· 5 hoursEnjoy 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.
44. Baby Sea Turtle Releasing Sightseeing Tour with Luis de la Maza
4.9· 133 reviews· 3.5 hoursExperience this amazing 3.5 hours tour where you will learn the life cycle of the sea turtles, the characteristics of the different turtles that visit this part of Mexico, the encubation time, survival rate and all the dificulties that this small creatures have to go throught from the moment they are born and run to the ocean and until the time they come back to the beach many years later to lay eggs. To make it easy to undertand we will use a chart to explaing the differences of the 4 different kinds of turtles that visit Mexico. This service includes Round-trip transport from the lobby of your hotel in Ixtapa or Zihuatanejo to the turtle farm, informative tour guide and the opportunity to see how the baby sea turtles walk to the ocean and swim across the big waves. After the turtle farm you will have the oportunity to taste a fresh locally made coconut macaroon.
55. Las Gatas Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour
4.9· 112 reviews· 5 hoursEnjoy 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.
66. Horseback Riding in Ixtapa with Hotel Pickup
4.8· 14 reviews· 1.2 hoursA unique experience not to be missed, Horseback Riding along the beach and trough coconuts plantations, your guide will be with you all the time, we will ride along Playa Larga Beach, the horses are very docile but if you have experience riding you can always gallop along the beach. We will provide you with all equipment and horse to ride on ( Helmet & Wester Sadler Chair)
77. Turtle Release Playa Blanca
4.8· 49 reviews· 3.5 hoursIt is an incredible opportunity to witness this miraculous natural process. During the night, turtles come to the beach and lay eggs. To protect these eggs, a qualified team takes them and places them in a turtle sanctuary to protect them from predators. After a briefing you will be given a freshly hatched baby turtle that you will release on the beach. Cheer them all on as they run to sea! As this is based on hatchlings, the location of the tour may change on the day.
88. Horseback Riding on the Beach
4.7· 54 reviews· 1.2 hoursEnjoy a great morning horseback ride through coconut plantations, mangrove trees and on Playa Larga Beach which is the longest beach of the Ixtapa Zihuatanejo area. As you ride your horse on the beach there will be a nice ocean breeze and the results of: vegetation, ocean waves, lagoon and mountain range will make the horseback ride beautiful and pleasant. The horses are friendly, well trained and very good for experienced riders and also for beginners, you will have the chance to go at your own pace and while riding on the beach you can even make the horse go at a faster pace. You will ride on the horse for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, and will have the opportunity to take pictures with your own camera and the tour guide will also offer to take pictures of you with your camera. At the end of the ride we will provide you with a good cold beer or a bottle of water.
99. Snorkeling Tour in Ixtapa Island
4.7· 33 reviews· 4 hoursThis is a beautiful island with access to three beaches, among these Coral Beach renowned for its pristine waters, colorful fish, and live coral. Restaurants offer a variety of fresh seafood, shellfish, chicken and beef dishes. You can sit back and enjoy the sea breeze under a palm-roofed restaurant, swim in the tranquil waters of “Playa Varadero” or spend all day snorkeling at Coral Beach. There is also the option of a swiss massage.
1010. Snorkel Tour in Las Gatas Water Break
4.5· 26 reviews· 4 hoursJoin us for a nice snorkel beach day at the stunning La Gatas Beach, one of Zihuatanejo's main attractions. The calm water and the very few tourist that visit the las Gatas Beach during the week days, makes it a great place to spend the day, in a nice tropical atmosphere with friendly people that will make the Las Gatas Beach Tour a pleasant experience. Find Jesus under water, an 18 feet statue of Jesus made out of bronze located under water at the Las Gatas Bay. After You snorkel you will have time to relax in a comfortable lounge chair, have cold drink, maybe read a book and swim in crystal clear water. The tour will last about 4 hours. Lunch and drinks are never included on this tour.
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