Get guaranteed access to Playa del Amor on a 3‑hour Islas Marietas tour that includes snorkeling at La Nopalera and brief beach time inside the crater. Quick, guided, and tightly controlled to protect the park—here's what to expect and how to prepare.
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You step off the skiff and the ocean rearranges the light—green water pushing against the hull, gulls circling as if to check your nerve. The boat motors toward a low ring of rock that hides a crater-like chamber: the so-called Hidden Beach, or Playa del Amor, a short swim through an opening that gives you thirty minutes inside the bowl of sea and sky.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness: comfortable with short open‑water swims and brief snorkeling sessions; standing and moving on a small boat required.
Wildlife
History
The Marietas were heavily altered by mid‑20th century military exercises; later conservation efforts led to protected status and restricted visitor access.
Conservation
Visitor numbers and beach time are limited to reduce erosion and disturbance; use reef‑safe sunscreen and follow guide instructions to minimize impact.
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Practice the short swim
You’ll need to swim ~80 meters to enter the hidden beach; practice swimming in open water or wear a snug life vest if you’re not a strong swimmer.
Use reef‑safe sunscreen
Sunscreen is required but choose reef‑safe formulas to protect corals and fish; reapply before boarding, not in the water.
Travel light and secure belongings
Bring only a small dry bag—time on beaches is brief and boats can be bouncy; leave valuables on shore or in a locked vehicle.
Respect time limits
Entry to Playa del Amor is strictly 30 minutes and La Nopalera 20 minutes—plan photos quickly and follow guide instructions to avoid fines or removal.
Reef‑safe sunscreen
Protect skin while minimizing harm to marine life; apply before boarding.
summer
Water shoes
Protect feet on rocky steps and slippery shores during short beach exits and entries.
summer
Quick‑dry towel or sarong
Useful for the brief beach stops and drying off on the return boat ride.
summer
Small waterproof dry bag
Keeps phone, ID, and any small valuables dry on a bouncy ride and during swims.