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.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ 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.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
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
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.