Sights in Zihuatanejo
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Playa La Ropa
If you walk over the hill along the steep Carretera Escénica for 15 to 20 minutes (less than 1km) from Playa Madera, you'll reach the broad expanse of Playa La Ropa, named for a Spanish galleon that wrecked and washed its cargo of silks ashore. The beach is bordered by palm trees and seafood restaurants. It's an enjoyable walk, with the road rising up onto cliffs that offer a fine view over the water. One of Zihua's most beautiful beaches. You can also rent sailboards and sailboats.
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Playa Las Gatas
Isolated Playa Las Gatas is named for the whiskered nurse sharks who once inhabited the waters. It's a protected beach, crowded with sunbeds and restaurants. It's good for snorkeling (there's some coral) and as a swimming spot for children, but beware of sea urchins. Beach shacks and restaurants rent out snorkeling gear. Boats to Playa Las Gatas depart frequently from the Zihuatanejo pier. Buy tickets at the booth at the foot of the pier; one-way tickets can be bought on board.
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Playa Larga
About 10km south of Zihuatanejo, just before the airport, Playa Larga has big waves, beachfront restaurants and horseback riding. Nearby Playa Manzanillo, a secluded white-sand beach reachable by boat from Zihuatanejo, offers the best snorkeling in the area. To reach Playa Larga, take a 'Coacoyul' combi (around $6, 10 minutes) from Juárez opposite the market and get off at the turnoff to Playa Larga; another combi will take you from the turnoff to the beach.
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Museo Arqueológico de la Costa Grande
This small archaeology museum houses exhibits on the history, archaeology and culture of the Guerrero coast. Most signs are in Spanish, but gringos can get by with the free English-language handout.
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Playa Madera
Playa Madera is a pleasant five-minute walk east from Playa Municipal along a concrete walkway (popular with young couples in the evening) around the rocky point.
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