Las Gatas Beach Zihuatanejo

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Few places have the magic and charm of Playa Las Gatas. This beach is one of the most attractive in Zihuatanejo; In addition, if you like snorkeling and diving, Playa Las Gatas is the ideal place to practice these water activities, with gentle waves almost all year round and crystal clear waters. Be sure to find the submerged statue of Jesus!

It is an excellent place to go with the family because it is a natural pool that is formed with the rocks that, according to history, a Tarascan king ordered to be placed so that his wives could swim there. Other theories and stories propose that this rock formation was built naturally by the movements of the earth's crust over time, although the reality is that we prefer the previous narrative!

It is said that the name of Las Gatas comes from a species of shark that commonly inhabited the place: it is a harmless, toothless shark and has whiskers like a cat.

Las Gatas is most easily reached by boats that leave from the Zihuatanejo dock at a cost of $80.00 pesos. You can also walk along the edge of the beach to get there, but it is a somewhat bumpy path.

What to do in Playa Las Gatas?

This beach, with crystal clear water, is ideal for swimming, especially for children, due to its calm waves. The highly recommended activities for here are to practice snorkeling and paddle boarding as well as surfing when the waves allow it. To make it easy, there are several establishments that offer the rental of snorkel equipment, fins, life jacket, or anything else you may require to enjoy you time on this stunning beach.