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Hike Boca de Tomatlán to Playa Las Animas along Puerto Vallarta’s south shore, stopping at remote coves and emerald-water beaches. Expect coastal forest trails, rocky viewpoints and a long beach lunch with options to return by boat or hike back.
Hike Boca de Tomatlán to Playa Las Animas along Puerto Vallarta’s south shore, stopping at remote coves and emerald-water beaches. Expect coastal forest trails, rocky viewpoints and a long beach lunch with options to return by boat or hike back.
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Operated by Puerto Vallarta Walking Adventures · Boca de Tomatlán, Jalisco
A humid sea breeze carries the smell of salt and jungle as the minibus hums south from central Puerto Vallarta. Passengers lean toward the window as the shoreline unfolds—granite islets off the bay, palms leaning into the light, and small fishing hamlets that look unchanged by time. The walk begins after a short ride and a footbridge crossing at Boca de Tomatlán, and then the trail threads along the shoreline through mangrove-edged coves and shaded paths.
moderate.
6–8 hours.
Moderate fitness; comfortable walking on uneven coastal trails and short rocky sections for several hours.
Meet in the Act2 courtyard near 'The Corner Bar' in central Puerto Vallarta; the trip begins with a 30-minute bus ride to Boca de Tomatlán.
Yes—many tours and vendors offer a boat transfer back to Boca or Puerto Vallarta for an additional fee or as part of the itinerary option.
Participants should have moderate fitness; children who can handle multi-hour walks and adults without serious joint or heart issues can usually join, but check the operator’s guidelines.
Yes—Las Animas has several beach restaurants and water-activity rentals (boogie boards, banana boats, parasails); plan cash or card depending on the vendor.
The route passes former fishing villages like Mismaloya, which saw early film production influence; local communities still rely on fishing and small-scale tourism.
The bay includes protected marine zones—use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid disturbing nesting birds, and pack out all trash to reduce impact.
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