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26 beaches within 60 km

Beaches near Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo airport

Landing at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo (ZIH)? The closest beach is Playa Blanca, 3 km away. Here is every beach within 60 km, closest first.

Closest first

12 within 15 km, 22 within 30 km

Beaches within 60 km of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo airport, closest first
BeachDistance from the airport
Playa Blanca3 km
Playa Larga5 km
Playa Larga ZihuatanejoZihuatanejoRated 4.7 out of 5 on Google from 506 reviews.5 km
Playa Barra de PotosiRated 4.5 out of 5 on Google from 1,083 reviews.7 km
La Ropa BeachZihuatanejoRated 4.5 out of 5 on Google from 596 reviews.10 km
Playa la Ropa10 km
Playa Las GatasZihuatanejoRated 4.5 out of 5 on Google from 4,504 reviews.10 km
Playa la Maderaabout 10 km
Bahia de ZihuatanejoZihuatanejoRated 4.7 out of 5 on Google from 163 reviews.about 10 km
Playa Principalabout 10 km
Playa ContramarZihuatanejoRated 4.5 out of 5 on Google from 236 reviews.about 10 km
Playa Majahuaabout 15 km
Playa El PalmarZihuatanejoRated 4.6 out of 5 on Google from 726 reviews.about 15 km
Playa deabout 15 km
Playa ValentínPetatlánRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 36 reviews.about 20 km
Playa Azul Grandabout 20 km
Playa Quietaabout 20 km
Beautiful BeachAcapulcoRated 4.3 out of 5 on Google from 1,144 reviews.about 20 km
Playa Careyabout 20 km
Cuchalateabout 20 km
La Isla de Ixtapa ZihuatanejoIxtapaRated 4.6 out of 5 on Google from 2,032 reviews.about 20 km
Playa BuenavistaRated 4.7 out of 5 on Google from 40 reviews.about 30 km
Playa Loma BonitaPetatlánRated 4.4 out of 5 on Google from 7 reviews, too few to be representative.about 35 km
Playa MajahuaRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 57 reviews.about 40 km
Playa de CayaquitoRated 4.6 out of 5 on Google from 206 reviews.about 55 km
Playa Ojo de AguaTécpan de GaleanaRated 4.6 out of 5 on Google from 619 reviews.about 55 km

Straight-line distance from the airport. The road is always longer, and island beaches only show under their own island's airport.

Before you go

Common questions

What is the closest beach to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo airport?

Playa Blanca, 3 km from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo airport (ZIH) in a straight line. The road is longer, so allow for the drive.

How many beaches are near Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo airport?

26 beaches are within 60 km of the airport: 12 within 15 km and 22 within 30 km.

What is the best-rated beach near Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo airport?

Playa Majahua, rated 4.8 on Google from 57 reviews, about 40 km from the airport.

Are these driving distances?

No. They are straight lines from the airport, so you can compare beaches fairly. Roads, traffic and ferries add to the trip, so check the drive before you book a beach day around a flight.