Zihuatanejo Bay, Mexico
Visit Zihuatanejo Bay.
A day trip to Zihuatanejo Bay from Posada Real Ixtapa hotel is a treasured excursion. Our close proximity to the quaint fishing village of Zihuatanejo makes travel to and from the Bay convenient. Taxis are readily available from the hotel, or take a public bus from the hotel zone in Ixtapa to the Zihuatanejo town center. Our friendly staff is on hand to help you plan your day trip to Zihuatanejo Bay. Visit our vacation packages page for information on Posada Real Ixtapa hotel deals and other excursions you might be interested in.
Zihuatanejo La Ropa Beach.
"La Ropa" is one of the most famous beaches of Zihuatanejo Bay. It is the main swimming beach of the bay, providing usually calm waters and small waves perfect for bodysurfing.La Ropa beach stretches about a mile long and is dotted with a variety of open-air restaurants. Many restaurants on La Ropa beach extend service to the sand where they rent lounge chairs and umbrellas for a small fee. Snack on delicious fish tacos, ceviche and guacamole between cat naps in the sun.
Zihuatanejo Las Gatas beach.
Las Gatas beach is beautifully isolated at the southern end of Zihuatanejo Bay. Access to this pristine beach is by foot or water taxi only. There is no road to it. Hikers can follow the footpath to Las Gatas beach from La Ropa beach. Water taxis depart frequently from the Zihuatanejo municipal pier. Snorkeling, relaxing and dining in the sand are the main activities there. You can also practice all kinds of water sports. Those interested in further exploring the southern end of Zihuatanejo Bay can follow a paved path that leads to a lighthouse, where you can enjoy spectacular views of Zihuatanejo and the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains.
