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Playa Las Gatas

Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Ranked #5 of 11 attractions in Zihuatanejo
4.0 of 5 stars 61 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Activities: Swimming, Snorkelling, Sunbathing
Description: "Nurse Shark Beach" is a fun beach to explore and reachable only by boat.
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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WossVegas
Woss, Canada
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

We found Ixtapa island better for clarity and more fish, but las Gatos is closer, withen walking distance. But in the shade almost all day More

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jazzkaylor
New York
Senior Contributor
26 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

We set out with our backpacks and flipflops on our 1st day in Zihua and started walking along the beach. We walked up the road from Madera and then walked down a steep driveway down to Playa Ropa. We walked along the beach without finding any empty beach loungers and before long were at the end. So we thought we... More

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Mextrav46
Carson city, NV
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

You get a boat ride across the bay, easy swimming, a chance to snorkel and great food and service. Stay at the end near the pier or the water is rocky and too shallow to swim. More

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ADenson
Calgary, Canada
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11 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

You can take the water taxi to and from Lasa Gatas from the main pier in Zihuatanejo or you can walk over the rocks at the south end of La Ropa beach. It is an easy 15 minute walk, so if you are staying on La Ropa - try the walk. There are at least 18 restaurants lining the beach... More

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I_love_silk
Western Canada
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

A visit to Playa Las Gatas is always a must during our visits to Zihuanatejo. The snorkeling here is easy and always worth the effort. The walk past all the vendors to get to our favourite establishment, Ortani, at the end of the beach is a challenge but works out well. The food and service is good and the nearby... More

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peddler665
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Senior Contributor
30 reviews
121 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

A good day trip destination with fair snorkeling. Water shoes a must especially at the far end of the beach due to corral. 5 minute round trip boat fare 40 pesos. More

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s&slSalemOregon
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

The people that help you onto the boat expect a tip but apparently only from Gringos. The food was only so-so at the restaurant and though the water is clear it is filled with coral reefs and not very deep for swimming. I would not return but don't regret going the one tim. More

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SandiHengel
Campbell River, Canada
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9 reviews
4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

beautiful beach! but too expensive now! pack your own beers and sit at the end of the beach! More

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LizzyNaperville
Naperville
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4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

Great food, nice day trip, snorkling, wear water shoes very rocky bottom More

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travellingwoman52
Toronto, Canada
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6 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

Enjoyed relaxing at end of beach at Amado's and the chicken and fries were very good. Nice to relax for hours at inexpensive restaurant and not have to pay a lot for food. More

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