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Private Tour to Hidden Beach, Marietas Islands — Punta de Mita Snorkel & Swim

Private Tour to Hidden Beach, Marietas Islands — Punta de Mita Snorkel & Swim

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Adventure Brief

A private 3‑hour boat tour from Punta de Mita to the Marietas Islands that guarantees entry to the Hidden Beach (weather permitting), plus snorkeling and a stop at Nopalera Beach. Short swims, strict time windows, and plentiful marine life make this a compact, high‑impact outing.

3 hours
moderate
Family Friendly

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No Experience Required

You push off from the Cooperativa de Punta de Mita at dawn and the sea quickly narrows the world to salt and horizon.

Private Tour to Hidden Beach, Marietas Islands — Punta de Mita Snorkel & Swim
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Frequently Asked Questions

The tour guarantees entry except in unsafe sea or weather conditions; if access is blocked you’ll receive a refund as outlined in the operator’s policy.

Yes — snorkels, masks and lifevests are included for the snorkeling portion and for the short swims to beaches.

Non‑swimmers can participate if they are comfortable wearing a lifevest and swimming short distances; guides assist, but basic buoyancy and confidence in water are required.

Key Highlights

Difficulty

moderate

Duration

3 hours

Fitness Level

Moderate fitness; comfortable swimming and light snorkeling ability required

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Sea turtles
  • Tropical reef fish and seabirds (frigatebirds/boobies)

History

The Marietas were used for military target practice in the 20th century and later designated a protected national park to recover fragile reef and bird habitats.

Conservation

Visitor numbers and time ashore are limited to protect nesting birds and coral; use reef‑safe products, avoid touching wildlife and follow guide instructions.

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  • Explore more Punta de Mita adventures
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Private Tour Hidden Beach

Reserve your spot on the Private Tour Hidden Beach today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.

Adventure Tips

Practice open‑water buoyancy

You must swim roughly 80 meters to enter the Hidden Beach; be comfortable swimming in open water with a lifevest.

essential

Use reef‑safe sunscreen

The islands are protected—choose mineral sunscreen to reduce harm to corals and marine life.

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Mind the time limits

Visits to the Hidden Beach and Nopalera are strictly timed (about 30 and 20 minutes respectively); plan photo ops accordingly.

warning

Wear quick‑dry shoes

Boarding and disembarking from a small skiff is easier with lightweight water shoes that grip wet surfaces.

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Recommended Gear

Reef‑safe sunscreen

Protects skin and the marine environment during exposed boat and beach time.

summer

Essential

Water shoes

Helps with traction when entering/exiting the boat and walking on rocky sand.

summer

Essential

Lightweight long‑sleeve rashguard

Provides sun protection while keeping you cool on the boat and in the water.

summer

Small dry bag

Keeps phone, documents and a towel dry during boat transit.