Local Restaurants and Activities

Playa la Saladita

If you’re in the mood to eat out, just a short walk away there are several local restaurants along the beach. Take a stroll towards the point and you’ll find Illeanet’s, Pacos and Loot’s Lourdes’ Bar and Grill featuring local seafood and other classic Mexican dishes.

Loot’s Lourdes Bar and Grill: Eclectic Mexican Menu. They usually serve pizza on Thursdays and Saturdays and sometimes you’ll find a live band playing. For more about Loot’s Lourdes.

Troncones

If you’re in the mood for change of pace, a 15 minute drive away there’s a wide selection of delicious restaurants in Troncones.

Here are a few we enjoy…

Indigo: Argentinian food, pizzas, salads  For more about Indico.

Roberto’s Bistro: Argentinian Steak House For more about Roberto’s Bistro.

The Inn at Manzanillo Bay: Mexican Asian Fusion  For more about The Inn.

Cafe del Sol:  Pizza, sandwiches, smoothies. Keep in mind, they are usually closed from May 1st-November 1st.  For more about Cafe Sol.

La Mexicana: Mexican food featuring seafood dishes. They also have live music on some nights. For more about La Mexicana.

Chencho: Mexican Food  For more about Chencho.

Brisas del Mar: Mexican food featuring seafood dishes For more about Brisas.

LOCAL ACTIVITIES

Present Moment Yoga Center: Take a 15 minute drive to Troncones where you can take classes in vinyasa or restorative yoga, meditation, Qigong, Tai Chi or experience one of their rejuvenating spa treatments. For more about Present Moment.

Surf Lessons: Playa la Saladita has a wonderful area just inside of the main break that’s perfect for those wanting to learn how to surf or improve their surfing skills. You can walk down to Lourdes’ Bar & Grill and surf shop and ask what local teachers are available.

Deep Sea Fishing: There are a number of fishing charters in Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa that you can find on the internet to arrange a fishing excursion.

Snorkeling: You can take a boat from the harbor in Ixtapa out to Isla de Ixtapa, a little nearby island with four beaches. Playa Coral is known as a fun place to go snorkeling.

More: Our manager Beto will be happy to help arrange additional services such as horseback riding on the beach, a local fishing day trip, a boat ride to other local surf breaks or a massage, just speak with him when you arrive.