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Take a half-day journey from Las Ánimas by water taxi, follow a coastal jungle trail to the fishing village of Quimixto, then hike a short climb to a cool waterfall and swimming pools. Expect mixed dirt-and-rock terrain, local culture, and a refreshing swim.
Take a half-day journey from Las Ánimas by water taxi, follow a coastal jungle trail to the fishing village of Quimixto, then hike a short climb to a cool waterfall and swimming pools. Expect mixed dirt-and-rock terrain, local culture, and a refreshing swim.
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You step off the water taxi onto a narrow sand spit at Las Ánimas, salt on your lips and the jungle immediately pressing uphill. The trail threads between coastal scrub and tall palms; surf thunders on one side while a stream carves a green throat toward the Sierra Madre on the other. Small fishing boats bob in the bay as your guide points out the line where ocean meets mountain.
moderate.
6 hours.
Moderate fitness—comfortable with uneven terrain and short, steeper sections; able to hike 3–5 km with breaks.
The route is moderate: coastal singletrack with a short, steeper climb to the falls—expect uneven footing and a few switchbacks, but no technical climbing.
Yes—private transport from Puerto Vallarta to Boca de Tomatlán and a water taxi to Las Ánimas are included in the itinerary.
Yes—there are natural pools at the base of the waterfall suitable for swimming; water temperature varies by season and can be cooler than the ocean.
Not ideal for strollers or limited mobility; children used to hiking can join but supervision is required on steeper, slippery sections.
The trail links small fishing settlements that long depended on marine and river resources; the village of Quimixto remains largely traditional and locally operated.
The area benefits from low-impact tourism—avoid single-use plastics, use reef-safe sunscreen and follow local guidance to protect freshwater springs and village waste systems.
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