Diving & Snorkeling in Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo

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Diving & Snorkeling

More than 30 dive sites in the area range from deep canyons to shallow reefs. The waters teem with sea life, and visibility is generally excellent. Experienced, personable PADI dive masters run trips ($65 for one tank, $80 for two) and teach courses at Carlo Scuba (Playa las Gatas, Zihuatanejo. 755/554-6003). Nautilus Divers (Calle Juan N. Alvarez 33, Zihuatanejo. 755/554-9191. www.nautilus-divers.com) is operated by students of famed local NAUI master diver and marine biologist Juan Barnard. They offer one- and two-tank dives and night dives, as well as six-day certification courses. Sunrise Tours (Paseo del Pescador 9, Zihuatanejo. 044/755100-5315 cell) rents snorkel equipment, surf and Boogie boards, and kayaks, and provides tours to the best places to play with them. El Vigia (South end of Playa la Ropa. No phone) rents snorkel gear and arranges boat trips to snorkel spots at Isla Ixtapa or Playa Manzanillo, about an hour's ride south.