Town in Guerrero, Mexico
Getting around Zihuatanejo
How to get around Zihuatanejo
Centro is walkable. Taxis and colectivo vans link the beaches and Ixtapa; boats cross to Playa Las Gatas. Highway 200 is risky at night.
Ways to get around Zihuatanejo
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Colectivo van | About 10–25 MXN | Between Zihuatanejo, Playa La Ropa and Ixtapa |
| Taxi | About 70–150 MXN | Fixed zone rates; agree before riding |
| Water taxi to Playa Las Gatas | About 60–100 MXN | Short crossing from the Zihuatanejo pier |
Taxis in Zihuatanejo
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No reliable ride apps. Use hotel-arranged taxis or colectivos; agree the fare first, and avoid street taxis at night.
Arriving in Zihuatanejo
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International (ZIH)
About 20 min from the center. Taxi roughly 350–500 MXN; shared airport vans and hotel transfers also run.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentals exist but roads, heat and traffic make them risky. Taxis and colectivos are easier.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are valid. Mexican liability insurance is required; a foreign-plated car beyond the border zone needs an import permit.
- Onward travel in Mexico: First-class buses (ADO, ETN, Primera Plus) are comfortable and the usual way between cities. Budget airlines cover long hops cheaply; the Tren Maya links Yucatán Peninsula towns.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Zihuatanejo?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No reliable ride apps. Use hotel-arranged taxis or colectivos; agree the fare first, and avoid street taxis at night.
What's the best way to get around Zihuatanejo?
Centro is walkable. Taxis and colectivo vans link the beaches and Ixtapa; boats cross to Playa Las Gatas. Highway 200 is risky at night.
How do I get from the airport to Zihuatanejo?
About 20 min from the center. Taxi roughly 350–500 MXN; shared airport vans and hotel transfers also run.
Is Zihuatanejo walkable?
Walkable center.
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