We are bringing our dog, last year I was in ixtapa and it seems a though dogs are a pretty common thing. Are there dog parks around? are dogs allowed on the beach? in the town areas? on the bus between ixtapa and zihua? while on leash.

also, looking for any good seafood places as well - recommendations? last year I mostly ate on the ixtapa side but this time I definitely want to venture over to Zihua and areas.

good places to hike as well? are there any clubs that go out on hikes? or take tours to other towns etc... we like to hike and bike.

thanks in advance.

Zihuatanejo is pet-friendly, but our mayor isn't, so she's banned them from Playa El Palmar, Playa La Ropa, Playa La Madera, Isla Ixtapa and Playa Las Gatas. No problem on the rest of the area's beaches. We only ask that you be responsible and pick up after your dog.
Some of our local beaches.
www.zihuatanejo.net/beaches.html

Please see the tour guides I recommend on my website.
www.zihuatanejo.net/activities.html

Here are my recommendations for restaurants. Most places here serve local seafood.
www.zihuatanejo.net/restaurants.html

also, looking for any good seafood places as well - recommendations? last year I mostly ate on the ixtapa side but this time I definitely want to venture over to Zihua and areas.

good places to hike as well? are there any clubs that go out on hikes? or take tours to other towns etc... we like to hike and bike.

thanks in advance.