Travel guide

Zihuatanejo

A laid-back Pacific fishing bay

🗓️ Best time: November–April💰 Mid-Range · ~$90/day📍 Mexico

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About Zihuatanejo

A relaxed fishing-village-turned-resort on a calm Pacific bay (of Shawshank Redemption fame) — golden beaches, fresh seafood, a walkable town, and glitzy Ixtapa next door.

⭐ Things to do in Zihuatanejo

Playa La RopaBay boat tourPlaya Las Gatas snorkelDowntown mercadoSailfish fishing charterPlaya Las Gatas reefPlaya ManzanilloBarra de Potosí lagoon

🍽️ Where to eat in Zihuatanejo

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

Carmelitas Cafe

★ 4.9 (99) · Mexican · Breakfast & Brunch

$$$$

Restaurante Tentaciones

★ 4.9 (69) · Seafood

Bandidos

★ 4.5 (64) · Bars · Mexican

★ 4.6 (48) · Breakfast & Brunch

★ 4.3 (37) · Mediterranean

Jungle Pizza

★ 4.6 (37) · Pizza

Restaurant El Arrayan

★ 4.8 (36) · Mexican

Maderas

★ 4.7 (32) · Mexican · Seafood

La Gaviota

★ 4 (30) · Seafood

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Walkable town; water taxis across the bay.

💡 Local tip

Take a water taxi to Playa Las Gatas for calm snorkelling and beachfront seafood.

🛡️ Safety

Tourist areas are generally safe; use registered taxis/rideshare and check regional advisories.

🌙 Nightlife

Beachfront bars on La Ropa.