Scuba & Snorkeling

If scuba diving is your vice or if you have declared yourself an "aquaholic", you have just come to the right place because Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo can offer you WORLD CLASS diving without world class crowds.

There are over 30 sites  for diving. Some of the first class sites are: Morro de Potosí, Piedra Solitaria, Sacramento, Bajo de Jaime, Bajo de Chato, Bajo del Borracho, Manzanillo, Cueva de la Gata and many others.  Some less spectacular sites are: Las Gatas, Contramar and Caleta de Chon, among others. Also, you can take a visit to the "Fandango" (a sunken ship) within Zihuatanejo bay.

The local diving shops and schools have many options. For beginners up to experts, even for first timers there is a fast, professional and safe training. Certification courses are also available from Scuba Diver to Dive Master by certified NAUI or PADI facilities with bilingual instructors.

We also have some great snorkeling areas. The best ones are located in Playa Las Gatas and Playa Manzanillo beaches and at Ixtapa Island.