Best Beach & Waterfall Hike in Puerto Vallarta

BEST BEACHES IN PUERTO VALLARTA
In this Video, travel expert, Jim Kellett will take us on a tour of some of the best beaches in Puerto Vallarta. He will also show how to catch the bus from Zona Romantica in Puerto Vallarta to Boca de Tomatlan and then show where to take the water taxi from Boca to Quimixto. You can also use the same water taxis to go from Boca to Yelapa.
BEST WATERFALL IN PUERTO VALLARTA
Regarding the best waterfall in the Puerto Vallarta area, the Question is Yelapa vs. Quimixto. Both are great but Quimixto is less crowded, has a better restaurant with a view of the falls, and a better pool at the base of the waterfall for swimming. Jim packs his inflatable paddleboard (SUP) to use at the Quimixto waterfall, one of the best waterfalls in Puerto Vallarta. The water taxis stop at three of the best beaches in Puerto Vallarta, Colomitos, Las Animas, and Quimixto.
PLAYA COLOMITOS, (COLOMITOS BEACH)
The first beach you come to will be Playa Colomitos. Many consider Colomitos to be the most beautiful beach in the Puerto Vallarta area. Colomitos beach, is a gorgeous, sometimes secluded beach with emerald green water. It’s no longer a secret spot and during high season, there may be drinks available on the beach and the restaurant may be open. It’s best to bring your own drinks and snacks.
PLAYA LAS ANIMAS, (LAS ANIMAS BEACH)
Playa Las Animas is commercialized. It is loaded with restaurants right along the beach.
This is a major stop for the boats and it has a good dock so it can get crowded at times but it’s a good place to get a meal, enjoy some drinks on the beach and catch some sun. It has direct water taxi service to B Boca de Tomatlan ,and Los Muertos Pier in Puerto Vallarta.
PLAYA QUIMIXTO, (QUIMIXTO BEACH)
Quimixto is another one of the best beaches in the Puerto Vallarta area.
The river mouth brings a lot of wildlife into the area and the beach is rarely crowded. There is also a good surfing spot in Quimixto and it has few surfers. You can often have the break to yourself.
BEST HIKE IN PUERTO VALLARTA
This video also features the costal hike from Boca de Tomatlan to the popular beaches of Playa Colomitos, and Playa Las Animas as well as Playa Quimixto. Jim will give you all the information you need so that you can do these adventures on your own. Step-by-step directions are provided for the hike to Colomitos, the hike to Las Animas and the hike to Quimixto.
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[@dhobby7771]

You Nailed this video! Many thxs, I spent 18 months in PVR, this was like a return trip. ATB from Cancun. ☺

[@surfing.4ever]

The cute dog wanted to come back with you :-)

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Surfing.at.50s, Yes, that dog followed us the whole way. Apparently, it waits for visitors at the dock and spends the day with them.

[@henrymartinez1326]

Nice video

[@juanhuizar5607]

Very cool video.. so not commercial

[@nanoglz]

I love your videos, its so awesome that you can take your dogs with you.

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Glad you like them! The dog met us at the boat dock and followed us for the day. We had to say goodbye to him at the end of the day.

[@aqua6178]

Love this video!!!

[@laflor8720]

beautiful 🏝🏝puerto Vallarta

[@DavidSmith-rs4fl]

Great video and thanks for showing both the hike and the water taxi to give options! I have done both….

[@LivingOverseasTV]

David Smith, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.

[@karenkazjefreys2913]

another great Video, your videos are just the best, so informative and so helpful, now am even more excited to come to Mexico for feb, march.also jim as a senior just thinking of ways to meet people,cheers and many thanx cheers

[@62WILDCAT]

WOW ! .need a buddy to do this with me !

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Carol Dorsey, There is a Facebook Puerto Vallarta Hiking group. I have met up with people there to do some of the local hikes.

[@armandob.castenelli3525]

Very nice video. My goodness. Quimixto have changed a lot. I use to hike to that waterfall a lot before there were any businesses there. Thanks for sharing.

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Armando B. Castenelli, Thanks for watching and sharing your experience.

[@focusspocus777]

amazing. so beautifull 😄

[@LivingOverseasTV]

focus spocus, Thanks!

[@johnsonkarenann]

Nice!!!

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@chriscommandeur5332]

Nice !

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@LivingSimplyinMexico]

Great Video! We need to make it to Quimixto!

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Living Simply in Mexico, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.

[@cashonly6117]

I love it down there and have been many times, but never made that hike. I don't think the trail was really complete last time I visited. You mention hurricane, when did you film this. If I remember that walk way was across the river then. Anyway I love the video and wish I was there now. ❤

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Cash Only, I filmed this video on four separate hikes. The first was around 18 months ago and the most recent was just a few months ago. The trail is usually in bad shape through the summer from the rain but is usually very hikeable shortly after the rains stop.

[@overthathill]

Love the video, what camera kit are you using and what audio with it?

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Robert Harper, This video was shot with the GoPro Hero 8, Hero 10, and a few shots with the Insta 360 One R. Most of the shots are with the GoPro Hero 10. The audio was recorded on camera with the Deity V-Mic D4 Duo Microphone.

[@lucyhuron8771]

Great video! Have you been to the waterfall in Yelapa MX?

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Lucy Huron, Yes, I really like the Yelapa waterfall also. A trip to the Yelapa waterfall is featured in my video about Safety in Puerto Vallarta.

[@jodiehebert8285]

Boca de Tomatlan is an island? I love the idea of water taxis and hiking to waterfalls, but wondering if I am adequately fit to do all this activity. How many miles is the hike?

[@pnwhiker4239]

What time is the first bote of the day?

[@1a2b3c4.]

I wish you 3 guides provided phone numbers in Whatsapp to schedule tours for when arriving there.

[@thirst4truth204]

I'd like to contact you