Las Gatas
I tried searching the site for threads on Las Gatas and didn't quite find what I was looking for. Read a lot about the different restaurants, the snorkeling and hiking. I found how to get there via water taxi, but what I couldn't find is once you get there, do you rent the beach chairs/lounges? And what about towels & snorkeling gear, bring your own? We're headed down next month and want to put this on our bucket list. Thanks for any info provided.
Las Gatas
by ZihuaRob 
, Zihuatanejo, México, Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 10:43 (2851 days ago) @ msgt2be
Bring your own towels. You can rent snorkeling gear if you want. Chairs belong to the restaurants which have unfortunately invaded most of the beach, though if you just want to throw a towel on a petate the way we used to do, there is still a small bit of natural space further down the beach. If you use a restaurant’s chairs then you must consume their food and drinks.
Las Gatas
Hola
For swimming and snorkelling, in front of the first few restaurants after you get off of the pier are the best. It is sandy there. It can get very crowded there however. The other end is quietter, but the beach is rocky so I good pair of water socks would help. There is no charge for the chairs or lounges, but you will have to buy something, food or drink. We always go to the third restaurant, Chez Arnoldos, but they are all good. I wouldn't go on the weekend, way to busy. You will have to bring your own towel. Snorkel rentals are available at several places on the beach. Ask your waiter for help in finding them. If you are wanting to see the anchor and the Jesus statue, they are near the pier end of the reef. Good snorkelling.
Las Gatas
by Eli , Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 11:40 (2851 days ago) @ victorio
You don’t need to bring a towel to the beach! You’re dry in 5 minutes!
During our first visit to Zihua, about 20 years ago, we took the water taxi over to Las Gatas. Walking along the beach, there was someone at each restaurant trying to get us to come in. We finally arrived at Otilia's, at the far end, and out came Franco, the waiter, and asked if we wanted to sit down. Being totally clueless about protocol, I asked whether we were expected to pay rent for use of the furniture. "Only if you want to" replied Franco. That really cracked us up and we've been going there ever since.
There are, indeed, some rocks in the sand, but it's the lest likely place to get crowded. We don't go there on weekends. If you want to snorkel, swim to the bay side of the reef; you'll see more.
I always make it a point to walk to the very far end.
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