Lodging: Beaches South

There are several growing beaches and communities to the south of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, off the highway leading to Petatlan, Papanoa, Acapulco and beyond, which include Playa Larga, Playa Blanca, Barra de Potosi and Puerto Vicente Guerrero.

These are generally small communities, some of them presenting excellent sport fishing opportunities, others simply affording a more typically Mexican lifestyle and pleasantly laid-back rentals and resources out of the main stream of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo life. These area are becoming increasingly popular for those wanting to escape the crowds and bustle of the town and bay beaches.

The long stretch of beach near the Zihuatanejo International airport, which on a map appears as one continuous beach, is actually divided into, from north to south, Playa Larga, Playa Blanca and Barra de Potosi.

Playa Blanca, looking toward Barra de Potosi

The open Pacific crashes along most of this stretch, and caution should be exercised here – most of the beach is not suitable for swimming and is quite dangerous. There is much more protection for swimming at the southern, Barra de Potosi end, where there is also a large lagoon where visitors can enjoy boat or kayak trips into the mangroves for birdwatching.

Most enjoyable on these beaches are the opportunities for long and almost solitary beach walks, horseback riding along the sands, savoring spectacular sunsets over the Pacific waters, watching dolphins cavort wildly in the waves.and, at certain times during the winter season, seeing whales passing by offshore as they breach and spout.

Barra de Potosi

Casa de Barra
House for rent, Barra de Potosi. Enjoy the life of a Mexican village framed by a pristine beach, a lagoon and a coconut grove, living in a white house with simplicity and elegance.

Casa Frida Bed and Breakfast, Barra de Potosi
A bed and breakfast inn, decorated in memory of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, beachside at the town of Barra de Potosi.

Casa Puesta del Sol
Located in Barra de Potosi, this beach vacation rental offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms and kitchen. Separate bungalow has one bedroom with two double beds, bathroom and kitchen.

Our House
Tropical, Pacific coast bed and breakfast hideaway located on the beach at Barra de Potosi. 3 rooms with private bath, fans, TV. A/C in rooms and RV hookups available. Facilities for assisted living, convalescent care and the physically challenged

Puerto Vicente Guerrero

Bahia La Tortuga Fishing Lodge
Escape the crowds and experience the way old Mexico used to be. Located on the beach at Puerto Vicente Guerrero, 45 minutes south of Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo

Casa Las Brisas
Located in Las Brisas near Puerto Vicente Guerrero, south of Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo. 4 bedroom home with king-size beds, large closets, en-suite bathrooms, a/c, pool, kitchen facilities, entertainment area,
washer/drier

Playa Blanca & Playa Larga

Casa Kaukan
Small boutique hotel on Playa Blanca south of Zihuatanejo with 7 suites, pool, a/c and access to one of the longest beaches in the area

Hotel Villas Las Palmas
An exclusive bed & breakfast complex on Playa Blanca beach. Pool, gardens, 6 exquisite guest suites with impeccable service and gourmet food.

Zihuatanejo Beachfront Villa
3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Villa located on Playa Blanca, 9.5 mile stretch of pristine Zihuatanejo coastline just south of town. Located in a secure, gated community sharing a beachfront pool and gardens.

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