Title: Principal Beach in Zihuatanejo Centro | Expedia.co.uk [Principal Beach Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Principal-Beach-Hotels.0-l6223351-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Principal Beach Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Principal-Beach.d6223351.Car-Hire-Guide)[Zihuatanejo Centro Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Zihuatanejo-Centro.d6353864.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Principal Beach ## Visit Principal Beach Activities --- --- ### Tours & day trips [See all 34 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6223351&location=Principal+Beach&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Ixtapa: Las Gatas Beach Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48886035/f2da8738-724f-4095-b86b-43ceed2be213.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ixtapa: Las Gatas Beach Adventure 5h 30m Free cancellation available £23 includes taxes & fees per adult 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![Zihuatanejo: Snorkelling in Manzanillo and Las Gatas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48891856/ab4bff4e-b341-49be-815e-471c1ed144ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Zihuatanejo: Snorkelling in Manzanillo and Las Gatas 3h 10/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £51 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/zihuatanejo-snorkelling-in-manzanillo-and-las-gatas.a48891856.activity-details?&rid=6223351&location=Principal+Beach&swp=off) ![Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo: Mountain, Beach & Jungle quad bike Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49590277/edab4095-46e1-4476-908a-9dd676cf09ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo: Mountain, Beach & Jungle quad bike Adventure 4h Free cancellation available £170 includes taxes & fees per adult 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available £103 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/null.a5253957.activity-details?&rid=6223351&location=Principal+Beach&swp=off) ![3-Day Private Guided Tour of Monarch Butterflies in Michoacan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5075158/3d048070-baae-4574-9da1-03b2b2e3e84e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3-Day Private Guided Tour of Monarch Butterflies in Michoacan 3d Free cancellation available £470 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-day-private-guided-tour-of-monarch-butterflies-in-michoacan.a5075158.activity-details?&rid=6223351&location=Principal+Beach&swp=off) ![City tour Zihuatanejo & Ixtapa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/750955/eb3859f5-5983-46df-9400-96f407dd3af6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### City tour Zihuatanejo & Ixtapa 3h Free cancellation available £48 includes taxes & fees per adult 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There is a small restaurant that serves amazing fresh fish and very good drinks. Family friendly. Travel tip: bring a small sketch book to capture ideas or inspiration from your travel. Write down food you like, ingredients or even a recipe. Names of people you meet. Ideas that come up. When you get back home, this will help bring back the feeling of connection to other places and cultures.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6177/49a27cc9-afb1-4ec9-b3e0-ba6347c0d58e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### La Ropa Beach If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, La Ropa Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Zihuatanejo. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Ropa-Beach-Zihuatanejo.d6223334.Attraction) ![Zihuatanejo ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6223314/c4aca971-166e-4ce7-935e-17efd24b2898.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Zihuatanejo Bay Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Zihuatanejo Bay during your travels in Zihuatanejo. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Zihuatanejo-Bay-Zihuatanejo.d6223314.Attraction) ![El Palmar Beach featuring a beach, a luxury hotel or resort and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075769/f99925ee-fa83-4ab3-9a79-be9db2c01eb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### El Palmar Beach Swim, Jet Ski and dance barefoot at one of the most popular beaches in Ixtapa, which was once the site of a mango and coconut plantation. [](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Palmar-Beach-Ixtapa.d6075769.Attraction) #### Zihuatanejo Pier Zihuatanejo Pier is just one of the places to see in Zihuatanejo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Zihuatanejo-Pier-Zihuatanejo.d718741388689022976.Attraction) #### Fisherman's Walk You can find out about the history of Zihuatanejo with a stop at Fisherman's Walk. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fishermans-Walk-Zihuatanejo-Centro.d6223356.Attraction) #### Playa Contramar If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Playa Contramar might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Zihuatanejo. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area. 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