Why go
- City in the Mexican state of Guerrero.
- Served by Las Bodas Airport.
History
Zihuatanejo, and/or Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, is the fourth largest city in the Mexican state of Guerrero. It was known by 18th-century English mariners as Chequetan and/or Seguataneo. Politically the city belongs to the municipality of Zihuatanejo de Azueta in the western part of Guerrero, but both are commonly referred to as Zihuatanejo. It is on the Pacific Coast, about 240 km northwest of Acapulco. Zihuatanejo belongs to a section of the Mexican Pacific Coast known as the Costa Grande. This town has been developed as a tourist attraction along with the modern tourist resort of Ixtapa, 5 km (3.1 mi) away. However, Zihuatanejo has kept its traditional town feel. The town is located on a well-protected bay which is popular with private boat owners during the winter months. In 2023, Zihuatanejo was designated a Pueblo Mágico by the Mexican government, recognizing its cultural and historical importance. In fact, the 2020, Zihuatanejo de Azueta population was 126,001 inhabitants, a 6.59% increase from 2010.
Where to stay
Calle, Eva Samano de López Mateos S/N, Playa la Madera, 40894 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico · hotelauradelmar.com
Col. La Madera Carretera Escénica a, Playa la Ropa, 40894 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico · hoteltentaciones.com
Blvd. Paseo Ixtapa, Zona Hotelera 1, 40880 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico · barcelo.com
Camino Escénico a, Playa La Ropa S/N, Playa la Ropa, 40880 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico · lacasaquecanta.com
Av. Paseo de la Bahía, La Ropa 4 Col, 40895 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico · us2.cloudbeds.com
P.º Playa Hermosa G1, 40880 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico · lalomasuites.com
Paseo de la Colina S/N, Vista Hermosa, 40880 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico · pacifica.com.mx
Carretera a Playa Blanca Lt28 Playa Blanca, 40880 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico · mareabeachfrontvillas.com
P.º del Morro 19, Centro, 40896 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico · villadelpescador.mx
P.º del Morro Lote 4, Cerro del Almacen, 40880 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico · zihuatanejo-villaselmorro.com
Av Paseo del Palmar y, P.º Agua de Correa Mz 1, 40880 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico · gammahoteles.com
C. Adelita S/N, Playa la Madera, 40880 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico · hotelirma.com.mx
JCW3+RF, P.º Playa Hermosa s/n, 40880 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico · lasbrisashotels.com.mx
La Ropa, Playa la Ropa, 40810 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico · villamexicana.com.mx
Blvd. Paseo Ixtapa S/N, 40880 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico · ihg.com
Fracc. Club de Golf, P.º de las Golondrinas Supermanzana Closter 37, Palma Real, 40880 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico · ixziplushotel.com
Paseo de las Garzas, Playa la Ropa, 40895 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico · facebook.com
Las Palmas 5, Centro, 40890 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico · hotelzihuaexpress.com
Blvd. Paseo Ixtapa s/n, 40884 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico · hotelesemporio.com
Paseo de las Garzas Esq. Con, P.º del Rincón S/N, Municipio Teniente, 40880 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico · ixtapapalaceresort.com
P.º de las Gaviotas s/n, Zona Hotelera, 40880 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico · puertadelmar.com.mx
Blvd. Paseo Ixtapa S/N, Fontán, 40880 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico · hotelfontanixtapa.com
Blvd. Paseo Ixtapa 4, 40880 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico · direct-book.com
C. Adelita #78, Playa la Madera, 40894 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico · hotelvillasmiramar.com
Agustín Ramírez 2, Centro, 40890 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico · zihuacentro.com
P.º de las Golondrinas 259, Las Brisas, 40880 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico · vistadelmarixtapa.tuhotel.com.mx
Blvd. Paseo Ixtapa Mz 1 Lt 8, 40880 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico · hotelsuitesixtapaplaza.com
Calle 1 Manzana 03 Lote 11-D, Playa la Ropa, 40895 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico · hotellasazucenas.mx
Carretera Escenica S/N, Playa la Ropa, 40895 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico · hyatt.com
P.º del Rincón Lote 1, 40880 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico · hotelvillasparaiso.shop
P.º de las Golondrinas 35, 40884 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico
Camino Escénico a Playa La Ropa S / N, 40880 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico
Juan N. Álvarez 22, Centro, 40890 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico
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Restaurants & places to go
Alitas, Boneless, Hamburguesas, Fast Food · Venta de hamburguesas de ribeye al carbón, Alitas y Boneless. Opening hours: 24/7 · Calle Espino, Zihuatanejo, 40880 · facebook.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-23:00 · 213 Calle Adelitas, Zihuatanejo, 40880 · rubenshamburgers.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 2 Adelita · patiomexica.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu,Th-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Brunch, Breakfast, Restaurant · Brunch/Breakfast restaurant
Oriental, Restaurant · Oriental restaurant
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Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 08:00-21:00; Th-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 17:00-21:00
Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-13:00; Th off Features: outdoor seating · Calle Adelitas, Zihuatanejo
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-18:00
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Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · Features: takeaway
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Tu 08:30-22:00; Th-Sa 08:30-23:00; We off · S/N Paseo del Pescador, Zihuatanejo, 40890
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
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Cafe · cafe
Mexican, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Mexican, Seafood, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
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Cafe · cafe
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · Playa las Gatas
Mexican, International, Restaurant · Mexican/International restaurant
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Mexican, Breakfast, Restaurant · Mexican/Breakfast restaurant
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Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 14 Calle del Ejido, 40890
18 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) 13 km to the centre
Ixtapa, GRO, MX — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 7 airlines (AeroMéxico, Interjet (ABC Aerolineas), Aeromar, Alaska Airlines…) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Mexico City, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Houston, Toluca (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- AeroMéxico AM (737-900, ERJ, EMJ) · 2 routes: Los Angeles*, Mexico City*
- Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) 4O (A320) · 2 routes: Mexico City, Toluca
- Aeromar VW (ATR) · 1 route: Mexico City
- Alaska Airlines AS (737-900) · 1 route: Los Angeles
- American Airlines AA (A320) · 1 route: Phoenix
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Houston*
- US Airways US (A320) · 1 route: Phoenix
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Las Bodas Airport 77 km to the centre
Tecpan de Galeana, GRO, MX
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Las Bodas Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Zihuatanejo, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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