The 4 Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Private Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo City Tour

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

Private half-day tour linking Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo with a local guide, Playa Linda wildlife preserve, markets, viewpoints, and La Madera.

“A tour with Luis is the perfect start to a trip in Zihua. He knows the right restaurant(s) to eat at, where to shop and what beaches are best for your needs. Had the best taco ever, sipped a perfect margarita at La Ropa, saw the waves in Ixtapa, and even made friends with a few iguanas. If you are traveling to Zihuatanejo, Luis should be your first point of contact. He will tailor your time with him to be just what you want/need.”

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2.Ixtapa Island Tour

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

Half-day beach and snorkel tour from Zihuatanejo, with hotel pickup, lounge chairs, reef time, and a tasty island lunch.

“We had a wonderful time. Our guide was very knowledgeable, worked well with kids, and made sure to tailor the experience to what worked best for our family. Ixtapa is a beautiful place and we would love to visit the island again with the same guide.”

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3.Xihuacan Culture and Archaeology Tour

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

Xihuacan archaeology tour from Ixtapa or Zihuatanejo with museum time, ball court, pyramid Edificio B, village visit, and included lunch.

“Pablo was very friendly and knowledgeable about the history and ancient cultures of the region. We learned a lot and had a fun time. My spouse and I were the only ones on the tour so we had a personal experience. In other areas in the past, we have had tours canceled because there weren't enough people signed up. This company goes on their scheduled tours even with few people. It was nice to get out of Zihua and see some of the countryside on our drive to and from the ruins. On the way back, Pablo told us lunch was included and we would stop at a nice roadside…”

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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

Release baby sea turtles on Juluchuca’s remote beach with Luis de la Maza, hotel pickup, and an English-led 3.5-hour conservation tour.

“This was one of the BEST experiences I've ever had. Luis was great and knowledgeable and his compañero who was in charge of the turtle rescue were great. We found a nest on the way and he dug up eggs. After the tour, we book a second city tour with him as well.”

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