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Nestled along the beautiful coastline of Zihuatanejo, Playa Buenavista is a peaceful and unspoiled stretch of beach where nature takes center stage. Surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and swaying palm trees, it offers a sense of privacy and tranquility that is increasingly difficult to find.

With its expansive shoreline, warm Pacific waters, and breathtaking sunsets, Playa Buenavista is the perfect place to disconnect from the outside world and reconnect with nature. Whether you are taking a long walk along the sand, enjoying the ocean breeze, or simply relaxing beneath the palms, this secluded paradise captures the authentic beauty and laid-back spirit of Mexico’s Pacific coast.

A place where the rhythm of the ocean replaces the noise of everyday life.

WHAT THE WORLD SAYS.

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CONDÉ NAST TRAVELLER.

“While other Mexican surf towns have lost their rhythm, Zihuatanejo – a once-swinging spot on the Pacific Coast – is getting its groove back but still holding on to its wave-chasing soul”.

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LONELY PLANET.

The beauty of Zihua, as most people call it, is found in the warm waters along its four beaches, in the restaurants in town and on the boardwalk. It’s in these places that tourists and locals mingle, because Zihua isn’t like other coastal Mexican destinations where the two are separated – here, they connect.

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THE NEW YORK TIMES.

This laid-back beach town — neighbor of Ixtapa, the resort destination on the Pacific Coast — and communities around it have spawned grass-roots environmental projects that travelers can support. The conservation nonprofit Whales of Guerrero has helped train fishermen as whale-watching guides, and Campamento Tortuguero Ayotlcalli offers opportunities to join turtle nest patrols and release hatchlings.

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WASHINGTON POST.

“This once-sleepy fishing town northwest of Acapulco has held tight to its authentic roots as it grows into a lively city of artisan shops and galleries, sophisticated eateries, five-star hotels and bountiful live entertainment.”