Top Guerrero Outdoor Activities

Kayak and snorkel in Zihuatanejo Bay on a half-day trip to Las Gatas Beach that includes lunch on the beach, all equipment, and round-trip hotel transfer. Even beginning kayakers can navigate the calm bay inside the sea wall, where you can find coral reefs, colorful sea life, and an underwater statue of Jesus Christ.

Head to Isla la Roqueta (Roqueta Island) on a 2-tank dive from Acapulco. You'll have the chance to see eagle rays, puffer fish, seahorses, and other Pacific marine life. This is for certified divers only.

Soar over the water at up to 60-miles per hour (96-kilometers per hour) on this multi-activity tour that includes a visit to the Chapel of Peace and baby turtle release. This private, full-day excursion starts with a thrill ride as you zipline across the Xtasea Zip Line. Next, sit high over the bay of Acapulco at the iconic Chapel of Peace and then help a baby turtle make its way into nature.

Visit Acapulco’s Coyuca Lagoon and witch doctor market on a family-friendly guided tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel with your guide and small group to the market to learn about its traditional medicinal supplies. Enjoy a boat cruise on the scenic Coyuca Lagoon, eat a lunch of fresh seafood and other typical Mexican dishes, and release endangered turtle babies into the Pacific—all on this affordable full-day outing.

Snorkel in the protected waters around Roqueta Island on a half-day tour from Acapulco. The warm waters of Acapulco Bay are home to colorful tropical fish and other marine life. Board a boat and cruise along the coastline, stopping to snorkel at secluded coves with a local guide. Your tour includes snorkeling gear and hotel pickup and drop-off (if selected). Plus, digital underwater cameras are available to rent.

This horseback-riding adventure takes you through Playa Larga beach, coconut plantations, and mangrove trees in the Ixtapa Zihuatanejo area. Pass pleasant landscapes of mountain ranges, a lagoon, and the ocean. The tour is suitable for both beginner riders and the more experienced alike. These gentle horses also enjoy apples and carrots, if you’d like to bring one. Round-trip transport from your hotel in Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo, or the cruise ship terminal is included.

Ride a horse along stretches of unspoiled beaches outside Acapulco, then help release baby turtles into the ocean on this half-day tour. Get matched up with a rehabilitated rescue horse and follow your guide on a ride to some remote areas, far from Acapulco's more developed areas. At the Vallarino Turtle Camp, help release baby turtles into the ocean. The horseback riding tour is suitable for all levels of experience.

Easily combine several activities in Acapulco in this single tour, with all details arranged in advance. Saddle up to ride down the sandy beach; expert guidance and supervision means both experts and novices will enjoy the ride. Participate in a baby turtle release program and visit the Chapel of Peace, the highest observation point in the bay. Arranging all of these activities individually would be difficult, but this tour takes care of the logistics so you can just focus on the experience.

There’s not better way to enjoy the beauty of Acapulco’s bay than on a yacht, cruising the Pacific Ocean with a fruity cocktail in hand. On this 2.5-hour sunset or moonlight cruise, you’ll enjoy the luxury of an open bar and listen to live music as you sail beneath the colorful or star-studded night sky. Choose between a 4:30pm and 10:30pm departure time and capture views of La Roqueta Island and Acapulco’s striking coastline.

Take the plunge with this scuba lesson for beginners. Explore the crystalline waters surrounding Roqueta Island, off Acapulco’s coast, while diving with an experienced instructor. Enjoy snacks and drinks—a vegetarian option is available—and upgrade to an extended experience with a second dive. Hotel pickup and drop off are included.

The tranquil beach of La Gatas, one of Zihuatanejo's main attractions, is the perfect prescription for a harried life. On this half-day tour, wade in the calm waters and relax in a comfy lounge chair with that book you’ve been meaning to read. Get a kick out of the 18-foot bronze statue of Jesus underwater, and partake in water activities as you like (own expense). A delicious grilled lunch and hotel transport from Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo are included.

Snorkel and swim in the shimmering waters of the Pacific Ocean on a half-day snorkeling tour from Acapulco. Cruise to the idyllic La Roqueta Island, stopping along the way to snorkel in spectacular spots among marvelous marine life and colorful coral reefs. Sink your toes into the silken sands of the beach and purchase local specialties in authentic eateries upon the island.

Perfect for nature-lovers, this private lagoon ride takes you into the heart of a scenic bird sanctuary. Glide through mango tunnels, coconut plantations, and a hanging garden of wildflowers. The boat cruise is not only a relaxing way to travel, it also guarantees the best views. Keep an eye out for pelicans, storks, and herons. You’ll end the tour with a savory lunch, with free time to explore on foot.

Watch professional divers jump from cliffs as high as 80 feet on a trip to La Quebrada. While your guide navigates, listen to background on the iconic and dangerous ceremony that many visitors never hear. Enjoy two drinks at La Perla restaurant overlooking the ocean, and then take advantage of rare photo opportunities when your guide introduces you to the divers post-show.

Explore one of Acapulco's most stunning natural settings with a leisurely cruise along Coyuca Lagoon. Known for its lush vegetation and calm waters, the freshwater lagoon also attracts hundreds of bird such as herons, storks, and pelicans. Enjoy a buffet lunch as you sail past mangroves and flowering hyacinths. Coyuca had also been a favorite Hollywood filming location, doubling for jungle settings in Tarzan movies and Rambo II.

Trek around Roqueta Island, located 30 minutes from Acapulco, on this guided hiking tour. Learn about the wildlife and plant life from your local native guide during your leisurely walk. Stop at different sightseeing points along the way, as well as Palmitas Beach. Plus, catch expansive views of Acapulco Bay through the hike.

Enjoy the warm waters of Acapulco Bay on a half-day tour that includes paddleboarding and snorkeling from a sandy beach. This tour is suitable for all levels of experience, and your guide provides instruction and use of all equipment. After enjoying the water sports, have a lunch of Mexican fare before your guide returns you to your hotel.

Enjoy a postcard-perfect day on Ixtapa Island (Isla Ixtapa), just off the mainland, during this 5-hour tour. Delight in sighting colorful tropical life during a snorkel in a protected cove and around coral gardens. After lunch under a palapa, stretch out on the beach or participate in a number of water activities (own expense). Lunch, round-trip boat ride and hotel transport from Ixtapa are included, making this a wallet-friendly and convenient outing.

Imagine padding off the coast of Acapulco followed by a laid-back lunch on the beach. Or stop imagining it and book this tour! Fully trained guides will give you a quick lesson in kayaking before you head out on the peaceful waters along Caleta (a pretty part of Old Acapulco) and around Roqueta Island. Then relax on the beach with a yummy lunch before heading back.

Treat yourself to a relaxing day of sun and sand at Playa Las Gatas on this 5-hour tour from Ixtapa. Swim and snorkel in a protected cove and along a nearby coral reef barrier. If you like, you can rent a kayak, parasail or waverunner to explore the Pacific waters even further. Check out the El Faro lighthouse, a popular clifftop attraction, and refresh with a light Mexican lunch right on the beach. A round-trip boat ride and hotel transport from Ixtapa are included, making this a budget-friendly and convenient excursion.

Discover Acapulco on this jam-packed guided adventure tour that includes ziplining and horseback riding, as well as releasing a baby turtle into the Pacific Ocean. After flying through the air on the over-water Xtasea zipline attraction, ride along the beaches of Acapulco on horseback. Plus, learn about sea turtle conservation and help release them into the ocean.

Take a break from the beach on an all-inclusive half-day excursion through Acapulco. Start the day on a high note with a hike on Roqueta Island, known for its lighthouse and secluded beaches. Your guide ensures you learn little-known facts about all stops on the itinerary, including historic downtown highlights and the famed La Quebrada cliff-diving show. Snacks, drinks, and a traditional Mexican lunch are included for your convenience.

Experience the best of Acapulco on this half-day tour with a local guide and a convenient morning or afternoon departure. See the city’s historic center and the famed cliff divers of La Quebrada. Marvel at gorgeous bays and towering cliffs from a scenic highway, then see the latest Acapulco has to offer in the ‘Diamond Area,’ which has beaches, a concert hall, and a convention center.     

Very Small Group, Clean & Safe. Easily combine several activities in Acapulco in this single tour, with all details arranged in advance. Saddle up to ride down the sandy beach; expert guidance and supervision means both experts and novices will enjoy the ride. Presence the iconic high cliff diving exhibition, a real must in Acapulco do your necessary shopping (optional) and have an included lunch in very nice setting of a restaurant on the beach. Arranging all of these activities individually would be difficult, but this tour takes care of the logistics so you can just focus on the experiences. Give us the opportunity of being your guide and we guarantee your tour with us will be a referral of your visit to Acapulco.