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Picante Sail and Snorkel Tour, Zihuatanejo
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 14 attractions in Zihuatanejo

Cast off from Zihuatanejo Bay to the beautiful, secluded white sand beach and coral reef of Playa Manzanillo. Snorkeling, swimming and beach combing are the orders of the day. Set sail and keep watch for whales (in season), dolphin, sea turtles and mantra rays. Party back to the bay with a magnificent spinnaker run and anchor in front of Playa La Ropa for a ride on our 2400' spinnaker. Open bar and lunch are provided.

Attraction type: Tour
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Playa Las Gatas, Zihuatanejo
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 14 attractions in Zihuatanejo

"Nurse Shark Beach" is a fun beach to explore and reachable only by boat.

Attraction type: Beach
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Carlos'n Charlie's, Ixtapa
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 11 attractions in Ixtapa

Popular restaurant chain.

Attraction type: Nature reserve; Golf course; Bar/club
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Zihuatanejo Bay, Zihuatanejo
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 14 attractions in Zihuatanejo
Attraction type: Bay
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Gitana Sport Fishing, Zihuatanejo
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 14 attractions in Zihuatanejo
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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Playa la Ropa, Zihuatanejo
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 14 attractions in Zihuatanejo

Many hotels and restaurants are located along this beach.

Attraction type: Beach
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Senor Frog's, Ixtapa
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 11 attractions in Ixtapa

Worldwide chain of Mexican-themed bar/restaurants featuring tons of tequila and lots of fun.

Attraction type: Bar/club
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Playa Madera, Zihuatanejo
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 14 attractions in Zihuatanejo

Small beach located near the main pier and several private homes.

Attraction type: Beach
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Zihua Aquadivers, Zihuatanejo
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 14 attractions in Zihuatanejo
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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Marina Ixtapa Golf Club, Ixtapa
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 11 attractions in Ixtapa

This championship 18-hole course sports water inlets on 13 of its holes.

Attraction type: Golf course
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Delfiniti, Ixtapa
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 11 attractions in Ixtapa
Attraction type: Nature reserve; Wildlife park
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Playa Linda, Ixtapa
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 11 attractions in Ixtapa

Beach with a family atmosphere featuring a cycling/inline skating path along the marina.

Attraction type: Beach
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Playa Larga, Zihuatanejo
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 14 attractions in Zihuatanejo

With almost two miles of sand, this beach is ideal for long walks, jogging or soaking up rays.

Attraction type: Beach
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Ixtapa Island (Isla Ixtapa), Ixtapa
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 11 attractions in Ixtapa

Since its development in 1970, this island has become a man-made paradise and wildlife reserve.

Attraction type: Island
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Playa Principal (Playa del Puerto), Zihuatanejo
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 14 attractions in Zihuatanejo

Small stretch of beach located in the middle of downtown Zihuatanejo.

Attraction type: Beach
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Playa el Palmar, Ixtapa
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 11 attractions in Ixtapa

This former coconut and mango plantation is now the best beach in Ixtapa.

Attraction type: Beach
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Playa Quieta, Ixtapa
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 11 attractions in Ixtapa

Located six miles from Ixtapa, this is touted as the best swimming area in the region featuring snorkeling, sailing and windsurfing.

Attraction type: Beach
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Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 11 attractions in Ixtapa

This 430-acre marina is home to 250 yacht ships.

Attraction type: Marina
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Playa Blanca, Zihuatanejo
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 14 attractions in Zihuatanejo

Playa Blanca is actually a stretch of contiguous beach that is about 14 miles long.  To the north, it is Playa Larga which has its own charm. Playa Larga is more inhabited with "Beach Club...

Attraction type: Museum; Beach
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Campo de Golf Ixtapa, Ixtapa
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 11 attractions in Ixtapa

Ranked as one of Mexico's finest, this 18-hole course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.

Attraction type: Golf course
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