Recreation, Sports and Activities in Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo

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Enjoy the beach activities, tours and recreational services in Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo and Troncones. Sailing, sunset cruises, hiking and walking tours, snorkeling and diving, fishing, kayaking and kayak tours, surfing and other watersports such as banana boat boat rides, water skiing and parasailing, as well as live music and showings at local art galleries, are all offered in our wonderful corner of paradise.

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Featured Recreation in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo - Ideas for fun activities, tours, equipment rentals and other recreational service providers

Catcha L'ola Surf Shop, Ixtapa - Surf Shop & Bar - surf Info, Trips, Lessons, Board Rentals & Repair. Located in Ixtapa.

Ecological Kayak Tours - Immerse yourself in nature on small group kayak tours to the lagoon at Barra de Potosí from Zoe Kayak Tours - a bird and nature watcher's delight.

Inn at Manzanillo Bay Surf Shop - Snorkeling gear, mountain bike and surfboard rentals, sales and service in Troncones

ISA Mexico - Learn-to-surf clinics with first rate accommodations near one of the world's greatest beginner surf breaks.

Ixtapa Swim with Dolphins - Swim with the dolphins in Ixtapa. Dolphin encounters, special kids program

La Saladita Surf Camp - Surf the longest wave within 100 miles - bungalow rentals with a view of and immediate access to the point at La Saladita beach.

Tours in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo - Easily book the tours of your choice for your vacation in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo: sail and snorkel, zip-line canopy tour, dolphin tours, countryside and cultural tours, Ixtapa Zihuatanejo highlights, tours to Patzcuaro, Morelia and Acapulco...

Zihuatanejo Sail Fest - an annual event held at the end of January for cruisers and locals alike, in benefit of the Netzahualcoyotl Primary School

For more recreational activities in the area, browse through the Activities and Recreation section of the Zihua-Ixtapa.com directory - Click here

Picante Cruises    - Sail & Snorkel adventures and Sunset Cruises and other tours on the steady and stunning Picante catamaran - plenty of room to stretch and enjoy by day or by night! From Yates del Sol (formerly tristarcruises.com). Tel. (+52) (755) 554-2694 or 554-8270.

Nautilus Divers - Naui certified. Diving tours, beginners instruction as well as certification and refresher courses. All equipment provided and excellently maintained. Calle Juan N. Alvarez Nº 33 Col. Centro, Zihuatanejo Tel: (+52) (755) 554-9191, Cel:(+52-1) 755-102-37-38.

Zihuatanejo Dive Center - PADI certified personnel. Skin diving and snorkeling trips and instruction. Zihuatanejo Dive Center also offers kayak and sailboat trips. Located on the road to El Almacen/Puerto Mio in Zihuatanejo (just over the walking bridge from town). Tel. (755) 544 8554.

Dancer Catamaran Cruises - Sunset and snorkeling cruises offered, open bar, music, with a capacity for 300 passengers. Contact Tel: (755) 554-9377.

Kawasaki Motocicletas de Zihuatanejo - ATV rentals · 5-passenger Kawasaki Mule. Paseo del Palmar 11, Zihuatanejo Centro. Contact: Felipe Parra Orozco, Tel. (755) 544-6520.

Fishing Charters - CLICK HERE for our fishing resources page

Other Entertainment

Another Day in Paradise - Zihuatanejo's only English language news magazine, holds some great suggestions for side trips, water sports and activities.

Zih Galería - Art Gallery with locations in downtown Zihuatanejo and the commercial zone of Ixtapa, with showings of Mexican and International artists. Special openings and events during the winter season.

Zihrena Gallery - Mexican influenced art and culture, including Galería Maya's "Goddesses and Women of Mexico" and artwork by several local artists.

Zihuatanejo International Guitar Festival - Week-long guitar music festival takes place every spring, with Mexican and International guitarists playing concerts, gala dinner and bar venues throughout the week. Click here for information!

Sports Bars

• La Perla Restaurant and Bar - Playa la Ropa, Zihuatanejo - Sports bar located behind and above the restaurant. Seafood and Mexican specialties right on the beach. 
• Paccolo - On Nicolas Bravo, downtown Zihuatanejo - often has a variety of music and entertainment. Sports often shown on the TV in the backroom steakhouse, El Kiosko de Florian.
• Bandido's - 5 de Mayo & Pedro Ascencio, across from the Church in downtown Zihua - shows sports on a couple of screens.
• El Infierno y La Gloria - Next to Sr. Frog's in Ixtapa.
• El Kiosko de Florian (back room of Paccolo's in downtown Zihua). Sports often shown on the TV in the backroom steakhouse
• La Playa Bar - Nicolas Bravo 30, Centro Zihuatanejo... especially for soccer!
• Elvira's La Ropa - Football on the beach... Playa la Ropa between Paty's Mar y Mar and the Catalina Hotel.
• Hotel Fontan Ixtapa - on Ixtapa's Playa el Palmar. Sports bar with billiards.

Live music venues in Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa

Ixtapa's Signature Golf Courses - Club de Golf Palma Real and Club de Golf Marina Ixtapa

Dive sites and snorkeling spots - including Isla Ixtapa, Playa las Gatas and dive maps and info...

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Cinemas / Movie Theaters

• Cinema Flamingo - Modern, comfortable movie house located in Ixtapa next to Plaza Ixpamar, behind Sr. Frog's. Tel. (755) 553-2490. Thursdays, 2x1.
• Cinema Paraíso - Zihuatanejo's oldest movie house, located in Zihuatanejo Centro on Av. Cuauhtemoc (main pedestrian street leading up from the square/basketball court) at the corner of Nicolas Bravo. Tel. (755) 554-2318. Sunday Matinée runs 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Mondays and Wednesdays, 2x1 for the first showing.
• Cine Zihuatanejo - Located in Zihuatanejo Centro on Calle Altamirano (1 block inland from the Municipal Market)