Top 4 Tours in Zihuatanejo

1.Private Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Spend about four hours touring Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Luis, Pablo, Francisco, and Tony share local history, point out beaches and neighborhoods, and adjust the pace for your group. Stops include Playa Linda, a farmers market, the marina, town markets, viewpoints, the pier, church, and La Madera Beach.

“Our guide was fantastic! He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and he took us all over Xtapa & Zihuantanejo! Definitely recommend! The van was clean & comfortable.”

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2.Ixtapa Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 134 reviews · from $44Best value

Spend about five hours exploring Playa Linda and Ixtapa Island with an English-speaking guide such as Luis, Pablo, Francisco, or Axel. Walk past lagoon wildlife, ride a short covered panga boat, visit three beaches, snorkel near the reef, and enjoy lunch with hotel pickup and return transport included.

“Perfect for a lazy beach day. Good value for money. Very convenient to be picked up at hotel and cared for all day by a knowledgeable guide if you need any assistance. We went snorkeling and saw so many gorgeous fish!”

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3.Xihuacan Culture and Archaeology Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

Travel from Ixtapa or Zihuatanejo to Xihuacan with a local English-speaking guide such as Francisco, Pablo, or Antonio. Visit the site museum, ball court, Edificio B pyramid, and Soledad de Maciel, then eat a traditional Mexican lunch with handmade tortillas. The group is limited to 14 people, though it may feel private when bookings are light.

“Francisco was our guide and was knowledgeable, passionate, friendly and personable. We learned so much about the mesoamericans living in the area 3000 years ago. Nice balance of museum time and outdoor experience followed by a delicious lunch. We highly recommend the tour!”

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4.Baby Sea Turtle Releasing Sightseeing Tour with Luis de la Maza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Luis de la Maza takes you from your Zihuatanejo or Ixtapa hotel to rural Juluchuca, about 40 to 60 minutes away. You’ll learn about three local sea turtle species, see a nest, handle active hatchlings briefly, and release them on wet sand. Local guides such as Balta, Freddy, or Balthazar lead the turtle work. Some departures include a short ATV ride.

“It was a rustic town with authentic guides. Very much recommended the experience. We had a great day!”

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