There is a great variety of options to shop and browse, both in Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo. Be aware that most stores close during lunch and siesta time. The usual opening hours are 9 am to 2 pm and 4 pm to 8 pm, Mondays to Saturdays. During high summer and winter season, some businesses extend their normal hours and even open on Sundays.

The State of Guerrero is known for its varied handicraft traditions, in particular the colorful ceramic sets, fish carved in hard wood, ceremonial masks made of wood or clay, paintings on tree bark, carved and hand decorated boxes and the famous hammocks, which you will find in the many stores of our town.

Enjoy a relaxing walk in downtown Zihuatanejo, and explore the many small and medium size clothing stores, boutiques, jewelry and silver stores, handicrafts and souvenirs so that you can shop or just browse. Make sure you ask and take advantage of their tempting offers, discounts and sales.

Ixtapa has a wide boulevard flanked by several shopping centers that are also full of interesting and attractive clothing stores, silver stores, etc, where you can buy clothing and items from famous domestic and international brands to the most typically Mexican items.

There are big handicraft tourist markets in both destinations, with over 200 stands in Zihuatanejo and 80 in Ixtapa. These markets offer a huge variety of items, so it is worth visiting them to buy souvenirs and presents. The Zihuatanejo market is on Av. 5 de Mayo (close to the main pier) and the Ixtapa one is on the Boulevar.