Bicycle Tour in Ixtapa: Rainforest & Wildlife Path

Ride through rainforest and wetlands on a clean, marked bicycle path

A guided bicycle tour in Ixtapa that follows a dedicated path through tropical rainforest and wetlands preserve, where you'll see coatis, opossums, squirrels, iguanas, crocodiles and lagoon birds. The tour includes a mountain bike, bottled water, a cold drink on the return, and a local guide who speaks English or Spanish. It runs about two and a half hours and suits riders with moderate fitness.

Step-by-step itinerary

Bicycle tour through Ixtapa nature

• Visit golf course and marina yacht club
• Bike through tropical rainforest preserve
• Observe wildlife in wetlands and mangroves
• See lagoon with iguanas and crocodiles
• Admire San Jose River and Linda Beach
• Return biking to starting point
• Optional stop for cold drink

The experience

If you have a free afternoon in Ixtapa, this tour moves you through the landscape on two wheels instead of a bus. You start at the marina, where the guide shows you the golf course, yacht club and residential area from the upper vantage point, good for photos. Then you head into the preserve itself, where the bicycle path is clean and marked, built for the terrain you're riding.

The first half of the ride stays in tropical rainforest thick with flora and fauna. You'll see coatis, opossums, squirrels and chachalaca birds if they're moving. The path then opens into wetlands, where mangrove trees replace the forest canopy. You reach the lagoon next to Linda Beach, where crocodiles, lagoon turtles and iguanas are common, and the guide points out the San Jose River and Linda Beach itself before the path ends at the RV Park. The return trip takes about 45 minutes retracing the same route. If you want a cold drink on the way back, the guide can stop at a grocery store.

You ride a comfortable mountain bike suited to the path surface. The tour is offered in English or Spanish, and pickup is included. Bring water beyond what's provided, and wear shoes that grip pedals. The path is well-maintained but you're in a preserve where the ground is uneven in places.

What’s included

• Mountain bike and helmet.
• bottled water and a cold drink on the return.
• use of hand sanitizer.
• local guide in English or Spanish.
• pickup included.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to14h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Infant (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Luis de la Maza Ixtapa Zihuatanejo tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're comfortable on a bike for two and a half hours and want to see the preserve's wildlife without a vehicle. The marked path and moderate pace suit riders returning to cycling after a break, but the terrain and duration require at least moderate fitness.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (3 to 11 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What animals am I likely to see on the Ixtapa bicycle path?

The rainforest section holds coatis, opossums, squirrels and chachalaca birds. The wetlands and lagoon area are home to crocodiles, lagoon turtles and iguanas, along with various lagoon birds. Wildlife sightings depend on the time of day and season, but the guide knows where to look.

How long does the bicycle tour take?

The full tour runs about two and a half hours, including the ride out through the rainforest and wetlands, the lagoon section, and the return journey of roughly 45 minutes back to the starting point.

Is the bicycle path suitable for someone who hasn't ridden in years?

The path is clean and marked, built for the terrain, so it's manageable for riders with moderate fitness. You'll need to be comfortable on a bike for the full duration. The guide can advise on your readiness when you book.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes use of a mountain bike, bottled water, a cold drink on the return (if you stop at a grocery store), hand sanitizer, and a local guide who speaks English or Spanish. Pickup is also included.