Wonderful getaway, well... from everything. Nice beach spot away from it all…read more A bit of history, John Huston shot parts of "Night of The Iguana" a few feet away, you can walk to the precise location from the beach and yes, there are iguanas on the way. The movie put Puerto Vallarta on the travel map, so it is part of the area's history. You can rent a boat and guide services and can do some nice snorkeling from here and see some great rocks out in the water. The beach isn't crowded, you can spend a day here, rent chairs, have some lunch here- the grilled fish was a memorable meal for us, everything they make here is fresh and full of flavor, get some drinks. Locals are very nice, helpful and great hosts. One of a kind spot, if you visit PV, Mismaloya is just a cab drive away and it is a nice beach to relax, enjoy a meal, a drink, a swim in the ocean. Unique corner of the paradise!

Beautiful place. It doesn't disappoint. Warm water in July when I visited. Many friendly people to…read moretour you around the water to view it beautiful qualities.

I booked a sunset paddle boarding tour with Paddle Zone in Mismaloya, and since no one else signed…read moreup, I ended up with a private tour. My guide, Diego, made everything feel easy and relaxed and brought water and snacks to enjoy during breaks on the water. We spent around 2-3 hours on the water, so it's great for those who are at least somewhat physically fit. The guides are pretty flexible about taking breaks as needed. The tour included snorkeling in bioluminescent water (which was very fun) and they took great photos of me paddling, (included in the package). After several hours on the water, they offered freshly-made pizza and other food for a cost, which was the perfect meal after a long time on the water. The whole staff was friendly and made me feel welcome especially since I was a solo traveler. It was a great value, would highly recommend this tour to everyone!

My partner and I spent the afternoon in Mismaloya before following the clear directions to Paddle…read moreZone. We had a great time paddling out in our double kayak with a group of about 10 and 2 guides to Los Arcos at sunset. We paddled through a few caves, saw a blue footed boobie, and waited for darkness to set in. Once it was dark, we had the opportunity to snorkel in the water to see the bioluminescence up close. The experience was my favorite of the weeklong trip we had in Puerto Vallarta. We were surprised with hot chocolate and fruit upon the return. We had photos sent to us that were included in the price of the trip. It was extremely nice to have the shuttle to take us back to PV at no extra expense. I would highly recommend the bioluminescent paddle experience!

Today, Saturday, December 7, 2024, my friend Tommie and I had the incredible opportunity to zipline…read morewith the absolute best tour guides in the world, Jose and Javier! It was an unforgettable experience that I've checked off my bucket list. As someone who's absolutely terrified of heights--so much that I close my eyes every time--we tackled this thrilling adventure head-on! Despite my fear, I had a blast and can't wait to do it all over again. Tommie, on the other hand, was a total daredevil! He embraced every moment with his eyes wide open and a huge, radiant smile in every photo. This experience is unlike any other, and it's one you'll treasure forever. Whether you're sharing it with your best friend, your fiancé, or family, I can assure you that you'll all have an absolute blast! The price was super affordable, and the trips are tailored to fit your needs, which is so appreciated. Your admission includes an exhilarating nine ziplines weaving through the lush jungle in the stunning hills of Puerto Vallarta. Plus, they throw in free tequila tasting! I don't drink, but Tommie, a casual drinker, had a great time sampling about six or seven different varieties, and they were incredibly generous with the tastings. They even sell the tequilas right there! The guides--Jose, Jorge, Brian, and Efrain (the photographer)--are true experts who genuinely care about your safety and go above and beyond to make sure you have an amazing time. You have to check out Nogalito Echopark: +52 322 289 3517 El Nogalito 48399 El Nogalito, Jal. Mexico Don't miss out on this adventure!

We had a great time ziplining for our friend's bachelor party with the guides at Nogalito Ecopark!…read moreThey were all personable, funny, encouraging, and patient. Heads up - they will mess with you. Expect them to shake the lines! Lol. The ziplining tour included a ride up the mountain, brief instruction, a restroom and restaurant stop, 9 courses of lines, and a good hike, totaling about 3.5 hours. It was worth the cost, and the experience was very pleasant, despite my fear of heights. I also appreciated the purified water bubbler and rest area at some of the stops, as it allowed us to catch our breath and hydrate. The optional photo package and cost of lunch at the end was kind of pricey though (photos: Mex $1150, lunch for 5: Mex $2553) but you are not allowed to bring your phone, so it's the only option if you want photos. I think the only improvement would be more communication about where and when to look at the camera. A lot of my shots caught me facing the other way, which was kind of a waste, having paid so much for pictures, and I feel like that could have been easily corrected with some instruction.

I'm just wanted to give a big shoutout to Felix, Raphael, and Ramiro for being excellent zip line…read moreguides and especially for giving my mother a hand when she got stuck on her zip line towards the end of the excursion. Funny guys and very competent in what they're doing - I also wanted to give a big shoutout to Luis, Vanessa, and Gerardo for being spectacular guides on the ATV excursion. The stop at the bar and pool were tons of fun, and the views were to die for. - The only thing I would have to say is be prepared to hike a bit on the zip line excursion, maybe a total of 15mins worth of hiking but it's all steep and uphill so keep that in mind. Besides that it was amazing!

The experience was great however with the tour guides. However, ticket confirmation and…read morecoordination with office was a nightmare. My email reservation confirmation stated clearly it was included- they then sent a response after we complained with a Spanish version of an email and stated our tickets didn't include the payment. So disappointing that they wouldn't do anything even with a copy of the email in person. They completely stated a differed response and stated they hand typed the "wrong" information into our original reservation receipt email. How is that our fault that they sent an email that clearly states our tickets didn't include included payment then collected the amount again stating we had to pay again if we wanted to go on the tour.

This was my old draft- but I'm back here…read more Nicest beach here!. White sand, clean. Not so calm water, but gorgeous. Perfect for morning walk. Loved it on my last visit. Still gorgeous now. Happy thanksgiving!

Beautiful beach with not many people around. We were staying at an Airbnb about a 10 minute walk…read morefrom this beach. We arrived around 1-2pm and only saw about 4 other families. There wasn't much shade unless you had an umbrella or were under the trees. The beach has a lot of rocks which is the only thing that I didn't like but not a big deal. We spent about an hour before we headed back up the hill. On our way back we found a lady shucking oysters so my husband and I bought some to eat right there. Some of the freshest oysters we have ever tried.

If you want to get away from everything, Yelapa is the perfect beach for it. Not easy to get to it,…read moreit's accesible via boat only, but it could be a nice day trip idea from PV. Not crowded, mountains around, more rugged, the beach is a slice of paradise with no development around. Electricity came late in the area, ad they try to keep it nice and simple. I could live here, just rent my chair on the beach and get a bear from one of the near by simple restaurants. Easy going, laid back lifestyle. Don't bother me! It's the Yelapa simple living, enjoy the beach away from technology and all! Great slice of beach that gives that relaxing vacation time you need!

Took a boat from Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa. The beach is scenic and is nice to relax by with a cold…read morebeer. I would recommend this beach if you're just looking for somewhere to sunbath or relax by the beach, or if you want to visit the town or waterfall in Yelapa. The sand on the beach itself is very rough, it was so painful to walk on. The water was also super rough, the tides are strong and can pull you out so definitely wouldn't recommend this beach for anyone who can't swim. If you do want to swim here, bring water shoes, the sand and rocks are sharp. A good alternative to a nice swimming spot is to hike up to the Yelapa waterfall, takes about 30 minutes but very worth while. People on the beach will try to sell you tours there but it's very easy to get to, there are signs once you enter the town and you can ask the locals or people you see around for directions, they were really helpful in helping us find the waterfall. Overall I probably wouldn't visit this beach again, the time spent to travel there wasn't really worth it for me since I couldn't swim at the beach at all.

This is a really cool, free public beach and an easy walk from the overcrowded Playa Sayulita just…read morearound the cove. There is a parking lot past the cemetery - yes, cemetery - if you drive. You can rent chairs and an umbrella for $300 MXN for the day (about $16 US). There are plenty of waiters and vendors running around to sell you food and drink. If you bring your own towels there are plenty of places to lay out both in the sun and the shade.

We loved this one. After a long day walking around and…read moreexploring town and some beaches, we thought this one was the best pick. The main beach in Sayulita is not really peaceful and we were tired of being harassed by beach vendors all day so Playa de Los Muertos hit the spot for the day. Not as extremely quiet with no structure like Cerraritos and not crazy packed or stinky like the fishermen beach. We got chairs and umbrella for the day for 200 pesos. Cheap beers (as everywhere in there) and good service. Small area marked for swimming and a lifeguard on duty. Great views and a quaint vibe. Clean water. Although (And please don't be mad at me) I often wondered if the fact the beach is right by a cemetery doesn't mean we are swimming at a pool of corpses juice. I was once at a beach in Puerto Rico that was across from a cemetery and locals told me the rain washes away everything into the ocean so... must be the case in Playa de Los Muertos. If you like Mexican culture and appreciate their relationship with the dead, you'll love the cemetery tho. So much color and joy for those who are now gone. The beach is a short 10 minutes walk back to Sayulita "center" and definitely a cool hidden gem. We'll be back.

You can only get to this beach via water taxi or a pretty rigorous hike. I would recommend the…read morewater taxi! Definitely worth the trip, but it can be crowded so I would avoid it on high traffic weekends.

These guys are great! I've had Three surf lessons in my life, this one was by far the best. Ruben…read moreand Leo were very communicative about pickup from my hotel. They were super friendly. Ruben provided a ton of useful feedback for my form, and by the end of the lesson I was catching waves by myself for the first time ever. The beginner beach is a great beach to learn on too. Highly recommend trying surfing in Puerto Vallarta if you're a beginner, and doing it with these guys.

Girlfriend and I decided to take a swing at some surfing while on a quick trip to Puerta Vallarta…read more Stumbled across VSCO and had an amazing experience with Leo and Samuel! Great 1v1 lesson and surf tutelage from these gentleman. Previously attended surf lessons in CR and was never able to get up, after Leo's instruction I was up on my second wave. Added bonus Leo gave us some solid recommendations around the city and dropped us off at the best fish taco spot near our hotel post surf session.

Super kind staff with decent rates, variable options for surfboards, and close to the beach. I…read morewasn't sure what size surfboard I needed but they said I could switch sizes out if needed which is great. They take both card and cash, also have mountain bikes and body boards for rent and a place to change. Would definitely rent from them again!

Pleasantly surprised by the mountain biking offered in sayulita. The rental bikes aren't some 5…read morestar build boutique brand, they are entry-mid level builds that have some signs of wear on them, as you would expect from any rental place and were more than adequate. The guys in the shop took the time to get me fitted to the bike and made any adjustments needed without hesitation. They also provided a nice newer helmet(several to choose from). I rode a few days while there, a mix of gravel around town and the single track ride over to San pancho. The trails are found on the trail forks app. Any competent mountain biker would be fine. If I could do it over again I would probably have hired the guide for half the day, just so I wasn't having to stop and get my phone out at every trail intersection. They were building new trails and I look forward to headed back down there asap..