Continue exploring the different tours we have available in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo:

Includes transportation and tour guide service. Departure is at 6:30 AM. Three hours later we come to the first town we visit, the town of Patzcuaro (a Colonial and Indian town that is famous for its colonial beauty and because their traditions had been the same for hundreds of years). During our stay we will also visit the Basilica of our Lady of Good Health, the miracle fountain, the House of the Eleven Patios, and the town square where we can find beautiful colonial buildings, restaurants with native dishes, ladies who still dress the way they did 400 years ago. We can also visit the workshops where men work the wood like great artists.

We will visit Tzintzuntzan which is an archaeological center. Tzintzutzan is one of the largest and most important excavation sites in the state of Michoacan. This was the capital city of the Tarascan Empire. This site was inhabited between 1200 and 1521 A.D.

Finally we will visit Santa Clara del Cobre, on this small community we will be able to see how handicraftsman hammer the copper for days to turn it in to beautiful arts and crafts, we will also visit the copper museum. We will be heading back around 5 or 6 P.M., so that we can be back in Ixtapa around 9 or 10 P.M.

After visiting all the places mention above we can either come back to Ixtapa or eat lunch in Patzcuaro and then come back to Ixtapa.

Recommendations. Bring heavy clothes, a camera and comfortable shoes.

Note: This tour will be operated with a minimum of 3 passengers.

It includes the use of the equipment (harness), 2 energy bars, 2 drinks (water, soda or beer), practice, instructor and client insurance.

Located in the back side of Ixtapa this amazing park is a preserve tropical forest, which host characteristic flora of the Ixtapa Zihuatanejo region.

This exiting activity includes eleven different canopy adventures such as hanging & navy style bridges, as well as eleven thrilling ziplines, ranging from 132 yards and 50 ft high to 273 yards and 98 ft-high

Recommendations: Bring jeans, tennis shoes, and camera.

Note. The departure for this activity can be any time of the day from 7:00 A.M. to 5 P.M. but I recommend better to do it in the morning when is not hot and hummed.

It includes transportation from the lobby of your hotel to the pear, open bar and snacks.

On this late afternoon ocean ride you will be able to see each and every one of the beaches of the bay of Zihuatanejo, then the boat will head out into the open sea and then towards ixtapa, in between the two towns we will see the caves and the amazing Sierra Madre Mountains, in front of Ixtapa you will see your hotel and we will get near some of the islands which are bird sanctuaries cover with guano. On the way back to Zihua the beautiful sunset will be the highlight of the ride and the picture to take.

The departure time ranges from 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M., depending on the hotel you are staying at.

The boat you see on the above pictures it’s a catamaran that can take up to 80 persons, but we also have another smaller sailboat that can take 18 people, this is an excellent choice for when you do not want to go with a lot people. Go to the Photo Gallery page and check this other sail boat.

Recommendations: Bring your camera and do not were any high hill shoes.

The diving trips include: Land and water transportation; tank, weight and guided boat dives. On the boat we have sodas and water.

Thanks to the colorfulness and well kept coral reefs, and also because of the small volcanic rock formation islands, Ixtapa Zihautanejo meets the appropriate conditions for a vast marine biodiversity.

The service is given at a diving center that meets the standard of a 5 star training and diving center which is also certified by the PADI association, where the working staff has the knowledge and attitude to make you have an unforgettable experience!.

On the diving trips the groups that are taken have no more than 8 people per boat, there are several departures, The following table shows the schedule:

Trips Departure Time
2 Tanks Trip	9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
1 Tank Trip	2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Morros de Potosí Trip	8:30 A.M to 3:00 P.M.
Night Diving Trip	5:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Afternoon and Night Trip	4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

The afternoon and night diving trip, is done in two different places and in between the two immersions you will be able to enjoy de beautiful sunset.

Note. For an extra fee of 10.00 USD., you can rent mask and flippers.

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