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Hike Boca de Tomatlan to Playa Colomitos & Las Animas Beach

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6 to 8 hours (Approx.)
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Overview

This guided adventure will allow us to connect with the natural meeting between the warm waters of the bay and the lush jungle. Most of the hike is in the shade of the jungle canopy.

The scenic bus ride along the bay is about 30 minutes each way. The hike is about 1.5 hours each way but we have the additional time we will spend at the most beautiful beaches on the bay of Playa Colomitas, Playa Caballo, and Playa Madagascar where swimming is very popular.

Our final destination is Playa Las Animas for lunch. All are welcome to choose their own restaurant or join the guide at his favorite. We should have at least 2 to 3 hours to spend for lunch and enjoy the beach in Las Animas before we return by boat to Boca and the bus ride to PV. (Not included is any food and beverages, 10 pesos each way bus ride, and return boat ride approx. 200 pesos. ) Hiking back to Boca is an option for you doubling your hiking experience.

Included bonus Tequila Tasting Experience & Mexican Opal Experience.

What's Included

  • Mexican Opal Experience - Learn the connection between Tequila and Opals and view the Gem displays.
  • Alcoholic beverages Bonus Tequila Tasting Experience which includes tasting up to 10 different Tequila Expressions (Silver, Reposados, Anejos, and Extra Anejos( as well as dessert Tequilas - like nuts, mazapan, coffee)
  • Lunch All water, food and beverages at lunch are not included. Additionally the bus faire 10 pesos each way are not included. And the boat back to Boca from Las Animas in not included - about 200 pesos.

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Basilio Badillo 339A, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

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Meet at the courtyard of Act2 near "The Corner Bar."

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start Time • 9:00 AM

What To Expect

Conchas Chinas (Pass By)

View the upscale neighborhood as we travel through on the two lane highway note all the beach front villas and resorts among the jungle canopy.
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Mismaloya (Pass By)

Mismaloya was once a sleeping fishing village and then Hollywood came to film the classic picture "Night of the Iguna." We will catch a glimpse of the bay and larger hotels on the bluff and beach as we pass through on the main road.
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Los Arcos (Pass By)

View the large granite islands making up the National Marine Sanctuary home to millions of birds and fish.
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Boca de Tomatlan

We will depart the bus in Boca and walk through the town and then cross the foot bridge over the river to start our hike out of the cove and along the bay to Las Animas.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Playa Colomitos

This beach is considered by most to be the most beautiful in the area. We will spend time to swim in the emerald green waters or the cove.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Playa Las Animas

We will spend at least 2 hours here for lunch and enjoying the warm waters of the beach. At least 10 restaurants are located on the beach and several activities are available to rent such as boogie boards, sail boards, bananna boat, and parachute rides.
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4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operated by a business

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-401923P5

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour’s local time.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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