El Tamarindo Zihuatanejo Guidebook
Shopping
MEGA Soriana
Calle del CocoteroFull service supermarket
Municipal Market
MangosLocal market for the best fresh fruits and vegetables
Bodega Aurrera Zihuatanejo
25-27 Av. Paseo de Zihuatanejo Pte.Supermarket
Everything Else
Small surfing community about 40 km north of Zihuatanejo with some fantastic waves. Makes for a nice day trip out of town.
22 locals recommend
Playa La Saladita
Playa la SaladitaSmall surfing community about 40 km north of Zihuatanejo with some fantastic waves. Makes for a nice day trip out of town.
Food Scene
Restaurante La Perla
S/N CaracolitoSports bar, restaurant, beach lounge chairs
Paty's Miramar
For a day at the beach and sunset happy hour
Ristorante il Mare
Italian, Greek, International with a view of Zihua town
El Mediterráneo
4 Av 5 de MayoFresh seafood, pastas, Mediterranean cuisine
Rufos Grill
32 C. AdelitaGrilled seafood and veggies and more
Stunning views of the bay and incredible food. Reserve at 755-544-6222
13 locals recommend
Amuleto Hotel
9 Calle EscenicaStunning views of the bay and incredible food. Reserve at 755-544-6222
Trattoria da Gianni
55 Escénica La RopaWonderful home-style Italian pastas and other dishes
Now known as Angustina, an eccentric menu, consistently good food, and mezcal!
18 locals recommend
Angustina Mezcal & Cocina
70 P.º del PescadorNow known as Angustina, an eccentric menu, consistently good food, and mezcal!
Delish Mexican specialties, vegan-friendly options, laid-back open-air comfort
29 locals recommend
Carmelitas Café
S/N C. Heroico Colegio MilitarDelish Mexican specialties, vegan-friendly options, laid-back open-air comfort
A favorite spot to eat on La Ropa. The BEST salads, seafood, burgers served in a laid-back beachy atmosphere surrounded by nature (where you can see iguanas, crocodiles, birds right next door!). Located next to the Estero (estuary) between Casa del Mar and El Pirata Restaurant, close to the southern end of La Ropa. Closed Wednesdays.
14 locals recommend
El Manglar
Presidente Darío Galeana FarfanA favorite spot to eat on La Ropa. The BEST salads, seafood, burgers served in a laid-back beachy atmosphere surrounded by nature (where you can see iguanas, crocodiles, birds right next door!). Located next to the Estero (estuary) between Casa del Mar and El Pirata Restaurant, close to the southern end of La Ropa. Closed Wednesdays.
The bar at Coconuts restaurant has killer bar menu and nightly drink specials. Sports are shown in the bar for sports fans. The restaurant offers gourmet dining in a luxurious garden setting.
19 locals recommend
Coconuts Restaurant & Bar
1 Agustín RamírezThe bar at Coconuts restaurant has killer bar menu and nightly drink specials. Sports are shown in the bar for sports fans. The restaurant offers gourmet dining in a luxurious garden setting.
Great vegan food from Chef Ceci as well as excellent omnivore food from Mito's gourmet chef. Located across the street from the Zihuatanejo public library in downtown Zihuatanejo.
Vegano EntreZankas y restaurat mito
Great vegan food from Chef Ceci as well as excellent omnivore food from Mito's gourmet chef. Located across the street from the Zihuatanejo public library in downtown Zihuatanejo.
Now located across the La Ropa road from Jungle Pizza, great Mexican breakfasts, lunches, and dinners in a casual open-air setting. Sometimes with music.
8 locals recommend
Restaurante Las Adelitas
Now located across the La Ropa road from Jungle Pizza, great Mexican breakfasts, lunches, and dinners in a casual open-air setting. Sometimes with music.
Wonderful food from a creative master chef. Will cater and take special orders for regular and plant-based friendly food.
Chef Pallin
Wonderful food from a creative master chef. Will cater and take special orders for regular and plant-based friendly food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Barracruda Bar
5 Av. CuauhtémocPopular bar with live music and dancing.
Bandido´s Restaurant Bar
8 Av 5 de MayoSports bar, live music venue, bar and restaurant
Bar La Playa downstairs for drinks and sports and La Hija del Capitan upstairs with killer salads, ribs, and a lot more
15 locals recommend
La Hija del Capitan / Bar La Playa
39 Nicolás BravoBar La Playa downstairs for drinks and sports and La Hija del Capitan upstairs with killer salads, ribs, and a lot more
Arts & Culture
Local museum on Fisherman's Walk along Zihuatanejo's municipal beach
26 locals recommend
Archaeological Museum of the Costa Grande
s/n P.º del PescadorLocal museum on Fisherman's Walk along Zihuatanejo's municipal beach
Sightseeing
An interesting sidetrip from Zihuatanejo is to the Soledad de Maciel archaeological site and Xihuacan museum near Petatlan, Guerrero.
Museo Xihuacan
An interesting sidetrip from Zihuatanejo is to the Soledad de Maciel archaeological site and Xihuacan museum near Petatlan, Guerrero.
We recommend a daytime sail and snorkel cruise or a fabulous sunset cruise on the Picante Catamaran. Reservations (+52) 755-554-2694 or 755-554-8270
8 locals recommend
Picante Catamaran
5 Paseo del MorroWe recommend a daytime sail and snorkel cruise or a fabulous sunset cruise on the Picante Catamaran. Reservations (+52) 755-554-2694 or 755-554-8270
Take a daytrip to Troncones Beach for a day of beachcombing, hiking, biking, swimming, dining...
36 locals recommend
Troncones
Take a daytrip to Troncones Beach for a day of beachcombing, hiking, biking, swimming, dining...
Small surfing community about 40 km north of Zihuatanejo with some fantastic waves. Makes for a nice day trip out of town. Several beachfront restaurants, beachcombing, surf lessons.
22 locals recommend
Playa La Saladita
Playa la SaladitaSmall surfing community about 40 km north of Zihuatanejo with some fantastic waves. Makes for a nice day trip out of town. Several beachfront restaurants, beachcombing, surf lessons.
Simple beachfront seafood restaurants, a fabulous lagoon for birdwatching and kayaking, true Mexican colors and flavors! At the southern end of Playa Blanca to the south of the airport. From Zihua, take the airport combi (minibus) from Centro or Plaza Kioto, then change to the Playa Linda/Barra de Potosi minibus just outside the entrance to the airport.
40 locals recommend
Barra de Potosí
Simple beachfront seafood restaurants, a fabulous lagoon for birdwatching and kayaking, true Mexican colors and flavors! At the southern end of Playa Blanca to the south of the airport. From Zihua, take the airport combi (minibus) from Centro or Plaza Kioto, then change to the Playa Linda/Barra de Potosi minibus just outside the entrance to the airport.
Neighborhoods
Along this Colonia La Madera highly walkable street you can find a number of restaurants for every taste and style. The neighborhood often hosts street fairs for Day of the Dead and Christmas as well as other special occasions. Close to downtown.
Calle Adelita
Calle AdelitaAlong this Colonia La Madera highly walkable street you can find a number of restaurants for every taste and style. The neighborhood often hosts street fairs for Day of the Dead and Christmas as well as other special occasions. Close to downtown.
This scenic winding walkway extends along beaches and over rock outcroppings from Madera Beach all the way to the municipal pier on the main town beach. It gives access to several bars and restaurants on both beaches. It is well maintained and has been recently updated with new protective railings and lighting.
Paseo del Pescador
Paseo del PescadorThis scenic winding walkway extends along beaches and over rock outcroppings from Madera Beach all the way to the municipal pier on the main town beach. It gives access to several bars and restaurants on both beaches. It is well maintained and has been recently updated with new protective railings and lighting.
The best beach on Zihuatanejo Bay, about a kilometer in length. Good snorkeling around the rocks at both ends of the beach. You can hire parasail and banana boat rides, jet-skiis, paddleboards, kayaks, etc. at several points along the beach. The beach is wide and sandy, lined with palm trees, and with reasonably mild wave movement, making it one of the best swimming beaches in the area. There are a number of restaurants along the beach, most of which will let you use their installations (beach chairs, umbrellas, bathrooms) for a minimum consumption. There are also beach umbrellas, chairs, and tables for rent next to La Perla Restaurant. A number of massage kiosks along the beach offer relaxing massages, mani-pedicures, hot rock treatments, etc. There are are showers and a public restroom in the artisan's market and beach access located between Villa Mexicana Hotel and Thompson Resort, as well as behind Rossy's Restaurant and La Gaviota at the southern end of the beath farthest from town.
119 locals recommend
Playa La Ropa
La RopaThe best beach on Zihuatanejo Bay, about a kilometer in length. Good snorkeling around the rocks at both ends of the beach. You can hire parasail and banana boat rides, jet-skiis, paddleboards, kayaks, etc. at several points along the beach. The beach is wide and sandy, lined with palm trees, and with reasonably mild wave movement, making it one of the best swimming beaches in the area. There are a number of restaurants along the beach, most of which will let you use their installations (beach chairs, umbrellas, bathrooms) for a minimum consumption. There are also beach umbrellas, chairs, and tables for rent next to La Perla Restaurant. A number of massage kiosks along the beach offer relaxing massages, mani-pedicures, hot rock treatments, etc. There are are showers and a public restroom in the artisan's market and beach access located between Villa Mexicana Hotel and Thompson Resort, as well as behind Rossy's Restaurant and La Gaviota at the southern end of the beath farthest from town.
A small beach near the mouth of Zihuatanejo Bay accessible by water taxi from the main pier downtown or by following a rustic path along the waterline between La Ropa and Las Gatas beaches (sturdy shoes recommended... there are rocks to scale). Great beach for kids and safe snorkeling.
90 locals recommend
Playa las Gatas
A small beach near the mouth of Zihuatanejo Bay accessible by water taxi from the main pier downtown or by following a rustic path along the waterline between La Ropa and Las Gatas beaches (sturdy shoes recommended... there are rocks to scale). Great beach for kids and safe snorkeling.