Whether you’re the adventurous type or just the sun-worshiping type, you’ll never be bored in Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo. Here are just a few highlights of things to do here.
Water Sports: At Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo’s numerous beaches, equipment is available for
Sport Fishing: Zihuatanejo is a world-class sport
fishing destination.
Golf: at one of two beautiful courses: The Marina Golf Club—designed by Robert Von Hagge, listed by Golf Digest as one of the best in Mexico; and the Palma Real Golf Club—designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., featuring spectacular mountain and ocean views.
Dolphin Experience: at the Delfiniti Dolphinarium is just a two-block walk from Villa 11, accessible by the street or the beach
Adventure Park (Parque Aventura): a tree-climbing adventure course.
Bird and Crocodile Watching: at the Ecological Park Aztlan .
Horseback Riding: Available at Play a Linda and Playa Larga.
Bicycle Tours: Through ecological preserves and bird sanctuaries.
“Safari” Tours: See jungles, virgin beaches, and mangroves.
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling: Several local outfitters/guides available.
Nightlife: Carlos ‘n Charlies, Senor Frogs and Christine disco are all within short-walking distance.
Sunset Cruise: Enjoy the scenery, cocktails, and maybe a whale sighting.
Art Galleries: Browse world-renowned art in Zihuatanejo.
Day Trips: Hire a driver or rent a car and visit a colonial city, plantation, ecological preserve, or other near-by destinations.