Local Tour and Ground Operator Agencies offer a large variety
of tours and entertainment in and nearby Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo...
Most tours can be purchased at hotel's lobbies (Tour Operators' hospitality desks) or in
case of
small hotels without hospitality desks, the people at the front desk will
put you in touch with the
Tour Operator Agency that offers service to the
hotel's front door (at no extra charge).
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 Fiesta Mexicana - Savor the taste of a Mexican cuisine buffet
dinner and open bar. Get caught up in sights and sounds... the mariachi, the violins, the
guitars, the brass, the vitality of traditional Mexican dances. Contest and ruffles. Fun
for all the family. From US$40.00; children under 12 yr. old half price.
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Countryside & Barra
(River & Sea) - Discover
nature wonders. Visit tropical fruit plantations, experience the production of
Terracotta
clay work and peek on a bird sanctuary. US$45.00 including lunch.
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Magical Sunset Cruises - Sail through
a spectacular sunset and then steal across a
sea under a blanket of stars. Romance and magic at its best. Music and
fun. Open bar, US$45.00
Various tours including Snorkeling and Floating Disco. Lots of fun from US$40.00
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Las Gatas Beach -
Like a giant sea water swimming pool; lots of snorkeling and a great time. Lunch included,
US$30.00
King of Kings - Visit to the 12 feet high bronze
statue of Christ sunken in Zihuatanejo's Bay near Las Gatas Beach. By boat.
| Island Tour - Swim, snorkel or just
relax. Explore the three bountiful beaches. Partake in water sports, have lots of fun.
Delicious seafood lunch by the sea. From US$30.00 |
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Horseback riding - From a Playa Linda
Ranch (near Ixtapa). Docile and tranquil horses. Visit the country side like old times,
including Pantla River. Experienced horseman will guide you. Also available from Playa
Larga (near Zihuatanejo) with a tour along the beach and to the natural wildlife lagoon.
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Petatlan - Bound to nearby
Petatlan's main plaza (only 25 min. from our town) where you'll visit their famous
Church Cristo Jesus de Petatlan where many miracles are said to have happened;
lunch included.
Note: Many catholic people come from all over the
country and from abroad, to ask for help and miracles.
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Or what about a guided tour on
Kayac, or one of bird
watching, or bicycle exploration, or
jungle hiking or another of the many adventure
and fun tours we have available in our area.
They even offer a One Day Ground Trip Tour to Acapulco;
from US$100.00 to US$145.00 (according to service), air conditioned
transportation, great views on the way. You'll visit the
residential and shopping areas of Acapulco, the world famous "La Quebrada" with its high
cliff divers, "Fuerte de San Diego" fortress and many other interesting places. Breakfast in route; lunch in Acapulco.
...And many more tours. ˇThese are just a
small sample!
(see
"Tour Companies & Operators" at bottom of page)
Most tours provide round trip transportation from your
hotel, experienced bilingual guides and a super fantastic time!.
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If
you plan to buy a tour (fishing, diving, sightseeing, etc) don't do it from a person in
the street or on the beach, he may not comply with the offering and you will loose your
money.
You can also make your own discovery tours to...
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Playa Larga beach - Many informal seashore restaurants, reasonable
prices, lots of tan and a very long beach (be careful, it's open sea).
Barra de Potosí (River & Sea) - Where you can pick the fish for them to cook at
your taste. Lunches from US$10.00
Archaeology Museum -
Pieces from our region, cultural and interesting. US$1.00 donation fee.
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Las Gatas Beach
- You must take a short boat ride across the Zihuatanejo bay (10 min. trip). Buy
round trip ticket at the main pier, US$4.00 per person. Check for time of last boat
returning to pier, service usually from 8:00 a.m. 'till 6:00 p.m. The boats run like a
shuttle-bus, you can take any boat going or coming back, just show your ticket. Lots of
fun and activities here.
The Island -
You can take the boat from the Playa Linda pier (just a 15 min. boat ride). Buy round trip
ticket at the pier, US$4.00 per person. Check for time of last boat returning to mainland,
service usually from 8:00 a.m. 'till 5:00 p.m. Boats operate as Playa Las Gatas
(shuttle).
Food and drinks prices are higher in the island than in mainland.
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beautiful places that we have around our area.
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If
you'll like to do your own discovery tours, please seek advice from the personnel at
your hotel on how to get there and what you can expect to find and do.
Consider that sometimes it is cheaper to buy a tour from an operator than to
do it on your own, specially for those that offer transportation, meal and
activities in their package (e.g. Tour to Ixtapa Island, to Barra de Potosí,
etc.).
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 Some
Tour Operators Agencies are offering tours to La Soledad de Maciel (also known as
La Chole), an archaeological
site still in the raw stages (no government restorations yet). About 30 min. from our towns. It
is very highly recommended not to make this tour on your own; purchase it through a
Tour Operator and be escorted by an Official Guide.
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The I.N.A.H. (National Institute of Anthropology and History) has began
basic restoration works
in part of this area. So far, they have discovered a big pyramid of a unique type; lots of relics and
other smaller pyramids that could make this area a prominent archaeological
site. Basic restorations may continue on and off during the next years (no
work schedules have being given). A Museum is being built to show the relics found.
Restored area can be visited.
 Please do not take, buy or try to get out of the country any
genuine archaeological piece; it is against the law and it is severely punished. Your
guide can advise you where to buy good imitations.
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| View of some pieces
and monolith found in the area |
They
are also offering an Ecological Tour to San Valentín in
nearby Petatlan. About one hour from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. A
100% virgin area. You'll be able to see wild ducks, albatrosses and herons in their
natural habitat of their beautiful lagoon, doves and a wide variety of birds, a Federal
Government Camp for the Preservation of the Sea Turtle, a very exuberant flora and a beach
that seems to have no end. If ecology and relaxation is in your mind... this tour is very
worth while.
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Note: Drawing on
the rock has been remarked for a better view |
For above tours we suggest to take a hat, very comfortable
clothing and tennis shoes. For the Archaeological tour you'll have to do a little bit of
walking and after the tour a tip to the local (town) guide is appropriate. For the
Ecological tour take a swimming suit if you'll like to take a deep in their lagoon; please
seek the advice of your guide for the safest points to do so. You will have to take a
short boat ride to reach the beach and camp site.
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Morelia &
Patzcuaro (One Day or Overnight) - A stop in the picturesque
Patzcuaro a
typical Mexican style town with its famous lake; then to Morelia,
the capitol of the State of Michoacan considered as one the most
charming colonial cities in Mexico for a visit to its famous
Cathedral, the City Hall, etc. Time for shopping. From US$160.00.
For the overnight tour, lodging in Morelia is included.
Patzcuaro &
Tzintzuntzan (One Day) - First to Santa Clara del
Cobre world famous for its copper manufacturing; then a visit to Patzcuaro; finally a stop on
Tzintzuntzan
with its
old Convent and a 17th. Century Church. Time for shopping, lunch
included, US$150.00 |
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Monarch
Butterflies (3 Days / 2 Nights) - First Day: Morelia
and nearby areas. Second Day: Visit to the awesome Monarch
Butterflies Sanctuary where millions of butterflies migrate every
year from Canada and USA. Third Day: Santa
Clara del Cobre and Paztcuaro.
Lodging in Morelia (both nights), partial meals
included. US$230.00
Note:
Second day activities
are available only during the butterflies migration
(winter time) otherwise it is replaced with a visit to Tzintzunzan,
Angangueo, Quiroga, old churches and archaeological site. |
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For these tours we suggest to take a sweater and/or
coat because it can get cold in the evenings and nights in that area. For the
overnight tours some semi-formal wear is also suggested if you plan to
dine in a fine restaurant (remember that you will be in an area away
from the beach where the dress code is usually more formal).
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