Zihuatanejo de Azueta Municipality
Zihuatanejo de Azueta Municipality, Coastal municipality in Guerrero, Mexico
The municipality spans 1,468 square kilometers along the Pacific coast, incorporating the resort communities of Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa within its boundaries.
Established on December 23, 1953, the municipality changed its name from José Azueta to Zihuatanejo de Azueta in 2008 to honor a military hero.
Local festivals celebrate the fishing heritage with traditional wooden boat races in the bay, accompanied by regional music and seafood specialties.
The Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport provides direct access to the municipality, with regular flights connecting to major cities across Mexico.
The municipality records show a notably balanced gender distribution, with 61,437 males and 64,564 females according to the 2020 census data.
Location: Guerrero
Capital city: Zihuatanejo
Elevation above the sea: 275 m
Address: Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico Zihuatanejo
Website: https://zihuatanejodeazueta.gob.mx
GPS coordinates: 17.82090,-101.43540
Latest update: June 14, 2025 15:06
La Quebrada, Mexico
194.6 km
Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park
189.7 km
Salto La Tzaráracua
183.5 km
Xochipala
191.1 km
Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Salud, Pátzcuaro
189.5 km
El Veladero National Park
192.1 km
Playa Langosta
194.9 km
Playa Tlacopanocha
195.3 km
Our Lady of Solitude Cathedral, Acapulco
195 km
Best Western Plus Posada de Don Vasco
191.4 km
St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Ciudad Altamirano
101.2 km
Fortín Álvarez
194.2 km
Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Apatzingán
171 km
Ixcateopan
189.3 km
Punzo family
177.7 km
Mansión del Cupatitzio
191.3 km
Zona Arqueológica Soledad de Maciel-Xihuacan
34.5 km
Recinto de Cuauhtemotzin
189.5 km
Playa Quieta
27.6 km
San Francisco
78 km
La Soledad de Maciel
36.1 km
Museo Arqueológico de la Costa Grande
24 km
Playa Las Gatas
25.4 km
Zócalo
123.2 km
Scenic viewpoint
194.7 km
Playa la Ropa
24.3 km
Sinfonía del Mar
194.6 km
Barra del Capire
47 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes