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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 13 attractions in Zihuatanejo
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Traveler Description: Small stretch of beach located in the middle of downtown Zihuatanejo.
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Attraction type: Beach
Activities: Dining
Address: Zihuatanejo
Mexico

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“Stay in Zihuatanejo.”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Toronto Ontario
Feb 14, 2005
1/1 found this review helpful

The fishing charters return in the afternoon, to sell their catch to the seaside restaurants. For 100 pesos (Under $10 US) the fresh food is incredible. I highly recomend eating there. Zihuatinejo is a great jumping off point for several beaches in the area. Cheap busses and taxis take you up the coast to check out various regions. Ixtapa is... more

“True - good restaurants but don't go swimming”
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4 of 5 stars
Minnesota_Mike 6 contributions
Fergus Falls, MN
Oct 19, 2004
8/9 found this review helpful

I travel to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo every year. There is a "drainage" canal that comes from the city of Zihuatanejo and goes into the ocean on this beach. The canal carries sewage and other substances into the sea. When it rains, the canal is very full of things. I will not go swimming in that area of the Zihuatanejo bay and I'd... more

“Relax, Relax, Relax”
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5 of 5 stars
peddler665 18 contributions
Oakland, ca
Sep 16, 2003
6/6 found this review helpful

With a 8-10 cafes streached along this very pleasent walkway it is our very favorite place for dinner. While the beach is not suitable for swimming the many fine cafes, with stroling musicians wandering the area you could not ask for a nicer evening dining spot. I have met people from all over the world here. In the day time... more

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