Plate
$1,550
Hotel Avg
$2,950
Best Month
November
Airport Dist.
12km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to MXN from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in ZihuatanejoComplete guide for your wedding in Zihuatanejo
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Zihuatanejo, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Tropical romance in a picturesque fishing village with golden beaches and fiery sunsets. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9.3/10 in romanticism, Zihuatanejo offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Zihuatanejo has excellent leisure infrastructure (7/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Zihuatanejo
Main advantages
- Very authentic and quiet Mexican coastal town, away from the hustle of large crowded destinations.
- Spectacular sunsets over the bay creating the perfect photographic backdrop on the beach.
- Very close international airport (Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa) with direct flight connections.
Points to keep in mind
- High humidity and constant heat requiring cool and lightweight wedding attire.
- Risk of heavy rain and tropical storms from July to October.
The style in Zihuatanejo
Dominant Style
Tropical Beach
Local Tradition
Night release of sea turtle hatchlings on the beach at sunset and a beachfront feast featuring the catch of the day cooked over traditional wood fire
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Zihuatanejo
Viceroy Zihuatanejo
Ultra-luxury boutique resort on Playa La Ropa, featuring palapa-style villas and unmatched service.
Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Zihuatanejo
Exclusive hotel perched on a rocky cliff, where every suite has a private pool overlooking the Pacific.
La Casa Que Canta
Iconic boutique hotel built with adobe and local woods, famous for its legendary romantic and intimate atmosphere.
Wedding traditions in Mexico
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Arras and the lazo
The 13 arras represent shared prosperity, and the lazo —a cord placed over the couple's shoulders during the ceremony— symbolises eternal union.
Godparents (padrinos)
A Mexican wedding has padrinos for everything: velación, lazo, arras, bouquet, rings, cushions, bible… Key figures who accompany and sponsor the couple.
Mariachi and callejoneada
Mariachi typically accompanies the welcome or closing of the banquet. In colonial cities like Guanajuato or San Miguel, the callejoneada parades guests and couple through the streets before the party.
Hora loca and víbora de la mar
The hora loca explodes at midnight with masks, hats and streamers. The víbora de la mar is the chain-dance that closes every proper Mexican wedding.
Mexican candy table
Cocadas, palanquetas, mazapán, alegrías, tamarindo enchilado, ate, pulparindos… The candy table is a must-have cultural touch.
Legal requirements to marry in Mexico
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
State Civil Registry
Minimum notice
15 days
Witnesses per spouse
2
Key steps
- Application at the State Civil Registry where you'll marry.
- Certified birth certificate (less than 3 months old) and valid government ID.
- Pre-marital blood tests (mandatory in several Mexican states).
- Pre-marital talk required in some states.
- Civil ceremony before the Civil Registry judge; four witnesses (2 per spouse).
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Mexico- Birth certificate apostilled and translated by an official perito.
- Valid migratory form or passport.
- Certificate of single status (apostilled) in some states.
How to get there from Mexico
Main airports
Common departure points
Mexico City · Guadalajara · Monterrey · Querétaro · Mérida
Typical vendors in Mexico
What Mexican couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Zihuatanejo
Precio medio: ~160€/noche
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Vuelos a Zihuatanejo
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Que hacer en Zihuatanejo
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to get married in Zihuatanejo?
The average plate price is around 85€. Planning a wedding for 100 guests at a high-end beachfront boutique resort ranges between 15,000€ and 28,000€.
What are the requirements for a civil wedding for foreigners in Zihuatanejo?
Valid passports, translated and apostilled birth certificates, prenuptial blood tests done locally, and four witnesses.
What is the best time of year for a wedding in Zihuatanejo?
November is excellent. The rainy season has ended, the landscape is green and lush, and night temperatures are extremely pleasant.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to MXN from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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