Child-friendly Mexico

Playa Municipal, Zihuatanejo
Originally uploaded by johannal

Zihua’ is one of my favourite spots on the Mexican Pacific and one of the best places for safe swimming if you have children.

We love to spend the day here doing nothing much on the secluded Las Gatas beach on the other side of the bay.

26-foot pangas leave continuously from the main pier for the exhilarating 10-minute crossing.

To cool off, I like to lean over the side and trail my hand in the pristine waters of the bay. If you’re lucky you may see some flying fish.

Once you reach the protected white sands of Las Gatas, choose a shady spot (small charge for a sunbed and hire of inflatables – recommended) .

Excellent roped-off areas for safe swimming and sorkelling behind the reef.

The last boat back to the pier leaves around 5:00pm.

Wonderful sunsets.