Puerto Vallarta Extreme Adventure: Ziplines, UTVs, and the Wildest Bridge in the Jungle
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
5–6 hours
Fitness Level
Best for active travelers comfortable with heights, short climbs, and bumpy UTV rides; strong knees and core recommended.
Overview
Trade the beach for a high-speed day in the Sierra Madre—ziplines, rappels, UTVs, a swaying bridge, and a wind-tunnel bodyflight session. Built to ACCT standards and led by expert guides, this is Puerto Vallarta’s jungle turned up to 11 with safety and flow.
Puerto Vallarta Extreme Adventure: Ziplines, UTVs, and the Wildest Bridge in the Jungle
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Morning comes with heat already lifting off the jungle, the Sierra Madre’s folds breathing a green hush as the truck climbs inland from Banderas Bay. Parrots heckle from the canopy. A warm breeze threads through mahogany and fig, daring you forward toward a day built to spike the heart rate and clear the head. By the time the helmet straps click and the harness settles, the forest feels awake and watching—roots gripping volcanic slopes, vines reaching like curious hands.
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Adventure Tips
Dress for speed and spray
Wear quick-dry layers and closed-toe shoes; you’ll get dusty on the UTVs and wet on the waterslide.
Secure the small stuff
Leave dangling jewelry and unsecured cameras; use eyewear straps and ask staff about park camera policies.
Hydrate early, not just often
Drink water before your harness goes on and take every offered sip during transitions to stay sharp in the heat.
Bring your license to drive
UTV drivers need to be 18+ with a valid driver’s license and a credit card for the damage deposit.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Coatis moving in small bands along the forest edge
- Green iguanas sunning on rocks near riverbeds
History
Puerto Vallarta grew from a fishing port and mining supply town into a resort city; old mule routes once threaded these same hills. Wixarika (Huichol) traditions still echo in the Sierra Madre with annual pilgrimages inland.
Conservation
This is tropical dry forest—resilient yet sensitive. Stay on designated routes, avoid single-use plastics, and respect wildlife corridors to reduce impact.
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Recommended Gear
Closed-toe trail shoes
Grippy soles handle muddy switchbacks, slick rock, and platforms safely.
Lightweight long-sleeve sun shirt
Adds sun and insect protection without overheating during humid months.
summer specific
Compact rain shell
Summer storms move fast—stashable protection keeps you comfortable between activities.
summer specific
Retainer strap for sunglasses
Prevents losing eyewear on high-speed ziplines and the waterslide.