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If you´re looking for one of the best non-touristy places in Mexico, Zihuatanejo, or Zihua as the locals call it, is the place!
This Pacific coast gem is the perfect escape from real life, it really wants you to slow down and relax.
There´s beautiful beaches, charming local mercados, delicious street tacos, beachfront bars as well as upscale properties and restaurants.
The bay is stunning and you got everything there, snorkeling, scuba-diving, surfing and all sorts of water sports.
Also a short 15 minutes drive from the luxurious Ixtapa resort where you will find premium golf, marina, more restaurants and some of the top gated communities in the country.
Nearby beaches, both north and south are all worth visiting. You can spend months In Zihua discovering new beaches and adventurous activities every day!