City and Country Side Tour with Luis

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

Enjoy this 6 hours interesting cultural City and Country Side Tour where you will visit the farmers market, explore the areas where the locals live, the town square and check out a look out point to admire the view of Zihuatanejo Bay. On the country side visit a tropical fruits plantation, a rural community where they manufacture clay tiles and bricks.

Enjoy a great lunch in Barra Potosi fishing village, the restaurant will be right on the beach.

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

Dress code is smart casual

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Lunch and a drink

Local guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Bottled water

Professional guide

Lunch

Live commentary on board

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Extra drinks

Gratuities

Boat ride in the lagoon

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

After the pick up at the Lobby of your hotel, you will explore some of the neighborhoods where the locals live; next you will be taken to a lookout point where you can take a great picture of the Bay. In down town Zihuatanejo you will see the flea market, the main Catholic church and you will visit and have the chance to walk around the farmers market where the locals go shopping. Out on the country you will be taken to a tropical fruits plantation where there are different types of tropical fruits such as: papayas, mangos, tamarindos, coconuts and more, you will be explain about the different harvesting seasons for the all the different tropical fruits that we grow in the region. The next will be a visit to a small rural community where you will see how the villagers manufacture clay tiles and brick by hand with just clay in very primitive workshops and learn some economical facts about this village. You will be taken to Barra Potosi Fishing village for a great lunch on the beach, where you can have one of the following choices: • Chicken on the grill or breaded or chicken fajitas. • Fish on the grill or breaded or on garlic sauce. • Shrimp on garlic sauce or breaded. • Vegetarian dish: cheese quesadillas, guacamole, rice and beans. All of the dishes come with guacamole & chips, a sope, we also serve you handmade tortillas, beans and salsa. It comes with a beer or soft drink. After lunch you will be taken back to your hotel. On this tour the time goes by very fast, you will learn many things about the culture in this part of Mexico, good transportation, and a great lunch.

Options

City and Country Side Tour with Luis

Pickup included

Reviews

4.95

40 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great tour of Xtapa and countryside and some of Zihuatanejo
Daniel S,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Luis is a very knowledgeable local man. We saw how the poor, the rich and in between lived. Very interesting
Great Tour!
Lynne J,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an excellent experience! We enjoyed the tour and the tour guide Luis, was excellent! I would highly recommend this tour
Wonderful and engaging countryside with a wonderful tour host
Venture17936820657,
Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
5 out of 5 it it was very interesting and informative. We saw a variety of local plants, including fruits, herbs, industry, and restaurants. Everyone was very friendly and engaging. The food was amazing and authentic I would return again. It was a delightful visit.
Comprehensive!
rainak780,
Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Luis took us all over Ixtapa and Zihua and we learned so much. We needed a nap afterward it was so comprehensive. Luis is our new best friend and we will be checking in with him when we return!
Wonderful way to orient to the area
CINDY G,
Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Luis is a knowledgable and friendly tour guide. He is easy to communicate with and everyone seems to know him! He took us around town and gave us a sense of the local community and history of Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa, and surrounding areas. The tour was a nice blend of experiencing both city and rural life. Luis was so accommodating answering all of our questions and adapted the tour based on our interests. The tour ended with a wonderful meal, even better than the restaurant where we are staying. We’ve already recommended him to other folks we’ve encountered on our vacation and will continue to do so to fellow travelers coming to this region. Thank you for the wonderful orientation to the area.
Amazing company
Jet522200,
Apr 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Luis and his company were amazing. We did a fishing tour, kayak/ snorkel tour and best of all a custom made city tour. Our kids made tortillas and bricks with the locals. Got to see all parts of the city and the countryside / coconut plantation. Luis and his colleagues were amazing.
Authentic Mexico - A Great Tour with Luis
L8960KBnicks,
Apr 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was an amazing overview of culture, history, and life in authentic Mexico. Luis was our local guide and he took great care ensuring an excellent experience - he was punctual and genuinely enjoying sharing his home town with us. This tour has a little bit of everything - Natural area, vista point for photos, tour of municipal market, visit to coconut farm, visit and hands-on experience to make clay brick with a local craftsman, and finally a lovely lunch on the beach. Lunch was delicious and a perfect end to the day. If you are looking for a local experience. This tour is perfect for your travels. Thank you, Luis.
Countryside tour
Pam W,
Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a fun day! Pablo was the best tour guide! He shared about the history of the area, the culture, and all the sites. I can’t tell which was my favorite… the coconut plantation or the brick making. Lunch on the beach at the lagoon in Barra was one of the best meals we’ve had the whole trip. Thank you Pablo for a fantastic day exploring the beautiful countryside of Zihuatanejo.
Luis rocks!
Freedom06439375502,
Mar 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Luis is incredible. It helped us get an understanding of where we were and wanted to adventure further. I highly recommend this tour work Luis at the beginning of your stay in Ixtapa.
Take the tour with Pablo!
GRTMn,
Mar 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Pablo was a wonderful, informative, and engaging tour guide. The coconut grove and clay tile making visits were fascinating. The trip to Ixtapa and through Zihuatanejo gave us a lay of the land, and the fresh fillet lunch on the beach at the lagoon was great too! We would recommend Pablo to anyone.