Snorkel· Zihuatanejo· Mexico
Playa Las Gatas
17° 37.3′ N · 101° 33.2′ W
Boat-access-only beach across the bay from town, sheltered by the remains of a stone breakwater believed to have been built by a Tarascan ruler to make a calm bathing pool. Clear water inside the reef line, palapa bars and a steady parade of water taxis by day.
Practical
Position from OpenStreetMap. Reach it by dinghy or by water taxi from the municipal pier (tickets at the kiosk in town). Snorkel inside the old breakwater; stay out of the water-taxi landing area. Palapas such as Amado's serve drinks and seafood; Hilda and Ismael supply the beach bars and will deliver to boats. The path to the Punta Garrobo lighthouse is closed (private land, guarded, per a 2011 report). Busiest midday; deserted by dusk.
Best for
Snorkeling and beach lunch in Zihuatanejo Bay
Nearby
- Carlo Scuba (Playa Las Gatas)Right here
- Las Gatas Anchorage (Zihuatanejo)0.2 NM away
- Faro Punta Garrobo (Zihuatanejo)0.5 NM away
- Playa La Ropa (Zihuatanejo)0.6 NM away
- Zihuatanejo Bay Anchorage0.8 NM away
- Zihuatanejo Cruisers' VHF Net0.8 NM away
- Ristorante Il Mare (Playa La Ropa)0.9 NM away
- Hilda's Boat Delivery Service (Zihuatanejo)1 NM away