Playa Blanca is one of the most extensive beach coasts near Zihuatanejo with almost a ten mile stretch of untouched white sand beaches. It’s located fifteen minutes from the international airport and is a lot quieter than Zihuatanejo or Ixtapa. there are no crowds of tourists, no high-rise condos, no all-you-can-drink bars, no harbor, no golf course or shopping centers. It is an amazingly laid back stretch of nature with only a handful of small hotels, restaurants and vacation homes mixed with the simple houses of local Mexican fishermen and coconut workers. Barra de Potosi, the only town here, which maintains itself as a fishing village of 500 people. This place is simple, authentic and gives visitors a taste of adventure and tranquil natural beauty.
This place is truly for serenity-seekers and nature-lovers due to the natural environment in Playa Blanca which lends itself to a host of great ecotourism. When the lagoon is full we recommend heading over to Barra de Potosí to bird watch as you kayak your way through the mangroves. During the winter you can also book a tour and head out in a small lancha and see the annual migration of Humpback whales! That’s not the only marine life you can see here either; witness stink rays somersaulting out of the water as well as dolphins and if you’re lucking false orcas, which is truly an auspicious sighting!
You also have the option of ATVing and horse back riding along the coast, which we highly recommend doing during sunset.
If you’re looking for a more cultural and historical excursion, we recommend a visit to al tip to enjoy in the Archaeological Museum of the Costa Grande, which is in the nearby viscinity. “This cultural venue has six exhibition halls located in a central courtyard and offers valuable information about the region, from prehistory to pre-Hispanic times. In this Guerrero museum, valuable materials found in more than 54 archaeological sites and pre-Columbian settlements are displayed nearby. But in addition, the collection of the Archaeological Museum of the Costa Grande also includes pieces obtained from other sites in the region. Figures of ceramics, mud, obsidian and shell, murals, maps, utensils and integral artifacts part of the museum's exhibition that we recommend.”
