There's nothing more enjoyable than being beside the sea. Round up the troops, pack a picnic and enjoy the fresh air at Principal Beach.

If you're spending a while in Zihuatanejo Centro, Principal Beach is a good place to kick off your sightseeing. This stretch of coastline is one of numerous attractions that'll keep you on the go here. La Ropa Beach, Las Gatas Beach, and El Palmar Beach are also ready to be explored nearby.

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Tesoro Ixtapa All Inclusive

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Tours & day trips

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Ixtapa: Las Gatas Beach Adventure

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Wildlife & nature

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Zihuatanejo: Marine Life Observation Tour

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History & culture

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Zihuatanejo: Country side tour

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Troncones, Manzanillo Bay and Majahua Beach Tour

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Beautiful place to have dinner and stay for sunset. There is a small restaurant that serves amazing fresh fish and very good drinks. Family friendly.

Travel tip: bring a small sketch book to capture ideas or inspiration from your travel. Write down food you like, ingredients or even a recipe. Names of people you meet. Ideas that come up. When you get back home, this will help bring back the feeling of connection to other places and cultures.

La Ropa Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, La Ropa Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Zihuatanejo. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Zihuatanejo Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Zihuatanejo Bay during your travels in Zihuatanejo. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Las Gatas Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Las Gatas Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Zihuatanejo. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

El Palmar Beach

Swim, Jet Ski and dance barefoot at one of the most popular beaches in Ixtapa, which was once the site of a mango and coconut plantation.

Fisherman's Walk

You can find out about the history of Zihuatanejo with a trip to Fisherman's Walk. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Archaeological Museum of the Great Coast

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Archaeological Museum of the Great Coast during your trip to Zihuatanejo. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.