Archaeological Site Tour in Zihuatanejo

Great tour! Fabian was an awesome person to hang out with for an afternoon! Only about 30mins south of the airport (with stop at a coffee shop on the way). Learned a lot about the ancestors of the area and saw pyramids that were built thousands of years ago. Toured a museum with artifacts found in the area as well- super cool! On the way back we stopped at a market and had some authentic Mexican cuisine. Absolutely amazing time would recommend to all of my friends visiting the area. Will also be booking additional tours in the future!

This is an experience you should not miss. We booked the tour online easily. I was contacted by the owner immediately to confirm our reservation. We were staying at a condo on Ixtapa near the pickup hotels. We thought we would have to take a taxi or bus to the hotel. When I mentioned this to the owner (Ulisis) he let us know they could pick us up at the condo. They day of our tour, we met or guide Fabian and driver Gabriel. We then travelled to Zihuatanejo to a private villa to pick up a three generation family that would be joining us. Gabriel navigated the narrow streets with great skill. After boarding our tour buddies, Fabian stopped at a local store in case we wanted some snacks. Very thoughtful. He then took us to a fantastic coffee shop shop that roasted their own beans over an open fire roaster! Never had a better coffee. Then off to a museum dedicated to an ancient civilization that preceded the Mayans and Aztecs. Our local guide revealed the many ancient rituals and games this tribe engaged in. He even pointed out a ring he personally excavated and gave to the museum. Then we proceeded to visit a pyramid nearby. We learned of the many ancient rituals and games that were played there. The winners were rewarded with an incredible honor to say the least. We then got to climb the stairs to the top of the pyramid to a spectacular view. I took my 70 year old legs up that pyramid! It was amazing. As an older person with some mobility issues, I felt very supported by Fabian and Gabriel. They were so kind and thoughtful to make sure I was safe and felt included. Even making sure I had help getting in and out of the van. After our descent, Fabian took Us to a local restaurant in the village for an authentic Mexican meal. We sat at a large table and enjoyed the rich and delicious food. We had several baskets of the freshest tortillas I’ve ever had. Whenever we would run out, a woman would come by and toss fresh hot tortillas right from the wood burning stove. After filling our hearts and bellies, we started our trip back. I want to give a special kudos to Gabriel our driver. The streets of Zihuatanejo are very narrow and crowded. Gabriel navigated those streets like a pro! Every time we would see a van or car close to us, he would say “ Don’t worry, everything will be okey dokey. Gotta love this guy. Along the way Fabian and Gabriel made sure we had plenty to drink, and we appreciated that. I have to say what an enriching experience, learning and experiencing the local culture. We made memories and new friends along the way. Muchas gracias a Fabian y Gabriel…

This tour was fantastic. Fabian, our guide, was very personable and friendly. He was very knowledgeable about the area and we learned so much! We could not have asked for a better site guide in Adan. He knew so much and has been finding artifacts there since childhood. What an amazing day! Highly recommend it if you are the least bit interested in the history and culture of the area.