Local Zihuatanejo guides, booked through hotels and Viator, lead this market-and-tasting walk beginning at the harbor and continuing through Mercado Municipal. The route covers the working fish stalls where the town's small-boat fleet sells its catch, followed by two seated tastings: tiritas and fish tacos at a Paseo del Pescador restaurant, and aguachile verde at a second stop. The price includes all tastings and the guide's explanation of Zihuatanejo's small-boat fishing economy; drinks beyond water and transport to the meeting point are not included. Groups typically run six to twelve people, the tour runs in Spanish and English, and the pace allows time to browse the market before the seated tastings. Shellfish allergies are difficult to accommodate given the seafood focus, though the guide can point out which dishes to skip.
What is included
- Walk along Zihuatanejo's harbor and Paseo del Pescador
- Tour of Mercado Municipal's fish stalls
- Tiritas and fish taco tasting
- Aguachile verde sampling
- Explanation of the town's small-boat fishing economy
Good to know
- Operator
- Local Zihuatanejo guides, arranged through hotels and Viator
Location
Meets at Paseo del Pescador, Centro, 40880 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico
17.6410, -101.5530 View on map
Highlights
- Walk through Mercado Municipal's working fish stalls
- Tiritas and fish taco tasting on the Paseo del Pescador
- Aguachile verde sampling
- Explanation of Zihuatanejo's small-boat fishing economy
- Harbor walk along the Paseo del Pescador
Tips for visiting
- Flag shellfish allergies before booking given the seafood focus
- Go in the morning to see the freshest catch at the market
- Bring sun protection for the exposed harbor walk
- November to April avoids the summer rainy season
- Cash in pesos is useful for optional extra purchases at the market
Frequently asked questions
Does the tour include the fish market or just restaurants?
Both; the route walks through Mercado Municipal's fish stalls before the seated tiritas and aguachile tastings.
Is transport to the meeting point included?
No, participants meet at the Paseo del Pescador and transport there is not included in the price.
What is the best time of year for this tour?
November to April avoids Zihuatanejo's summer rainy season.