11. Hiking in the Tiger Cave
· 3.5 hoursDISCOVER 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.
22. Private Xihuacan Archaeological Tour
5.0· 7 reviews· 4 hoursDuring the tour, your tour guide’s attention will be focused only in your group or family. You will have a local tour guide with a full knowledge and love for the archeology and culture in Mexico. You will have access to all the areas on the Xihuacan Archeological excavation site. Lunch will be authentic Mexican, in Mexican environment away from the tourist area. You will visit the rural community Soledad de Maciel where you will learn the life style and culture in the small villages away from the tourist areas. During the tour, there will be a COVID-19 prevention plan: • By using a clean and disinfected vehicle, available just for your group , with enough space to provide comfort and hygiene. • Having an initial conversation at the beginning of the tour , that will talk about the following topics: use of mouth cover, use of hand sanitation, use of gloves, avoid visiting places where there is a large concentration of people to minimize physical contact.
33. Bird watching in Ixtapa
5.0· 2 reviews· 3.5 hoursDiscover 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.
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