Puerto Vallarta’s BEST Day Trip? YELAPA | DIY Cost + Tips

Yelapa Puerto Vallarta is one of the best day trips from Puerto Vallarta... Or so they say! So today we are taking you to Yelapa and showing you why this small town is a do or don't in Puerto Vallarta.
Yelapa is a small village, only accessible by boat. You can get there directly from PV, take a tour, or do it yourself. We explore some of the options and give advice on the best way to see Yelapa Puerto Vallarta!
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FILMED APRIL 2023
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - How to Get to Yelapa
01:34 - Boca de Tomatlan
02:35 - Boat Ride to Yelapa + Options
03:57 - First Impressions
05:10 - Cascada de Yelapa (Waterfall)
07:34 - Exploring the Town
09:07 - Yelapa Beach
10:25 - Best Way to See Yelapa + Our Thoughts
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[@EricandSarah]

Planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta? Check out our guide with more of the best day trips and things to do in the area! 👉www.thatch.co/guide/37sbfgykho23h/view

[@jasonselecman4038]

Heading to Puerto Vallarta in October. We are taking the Yacht tour out to Yelapa, appreciate your video and looking forward to it! Thanks!

[@Clutching.My.Pearls]

We always take the bus whe we travel, it's cheap, always available, and the people are so nice. We're going soon, so thanks for the tips.

[@tems6]

That was a long line of tourists I'm so glad I visit Veracruz and Orizaba 😅

[@christinedailey9254]

It’s wonderful to sit at the bar at the waterfall, drink a cerveza and just e joy life. ❤ great video

[@tinacastillo100]

My friend and I just went there last month, and had the same experience as you guys, I even had the shrimp burrito for lunch too. The next time I go, will try to get the water taxi from Boca de Tomatlán looks like a better option

[@2ndSprings]

Great video. My wife and I and two youngest kids just got back from a few weeks in Vilcabamba. Thanks for all your recommendations through the years. :-)😊

[@EricandSarah]

Amazing!! We still think about Vilcabamba frequently. Glad you enjoyed it there :)

[@MelanieLichtinger]

Brings back memories of Yelapa in Dec 2018. Def. lush and green then. Def. El Tuito bus from PV to Boca & boat along the coast line (we even saw whales) the way to go. We walked to the little waterfall, with plenty of water rushing down and pooling. Hanging out at that beach by the pier was very relaxing after all the walking (and way less busy than in your vid - seems like Yelapa is getting quite busy). Also loved the car free alleys to wander & meander. Didn't know it was strictly locally owned and protected from greedy development - niiice. And could have also stayed another day or two. Thx Eric & Sarah, for your enthusiasic and informative clips,and great drone footage - will check out more!

[@jaaadeee938]

I spent a week in Yalapa about 35 years ago. Very sleepy, chill village. The water was a beautiful blue. A nice restful week.

[@EricandSarah]

Yes very sleepy and chill! Love that about it though :)

[@HBD47]

thanks! a lot of info!

[@EricandSarah]

Glad you found it helpful! :)

[@Sharkieee408]

Going next week for my first time so excited 😁😬😬

[@EricandSarah]

Oh yay!! Enjoy 😄

[@simpdog1463]

Smart move taking the bus to Boca de Tomatlan and going by boat from there.. However it always better to buy round trip on the ferry for several reasons but the mostly so you have a spot saved on the ferry o the way back in case they sel out of space..

[@KJS72072]

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS 😊🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@EricandSarah]

Aweee thanks! :)

[@claytonstol3261]

This makes me want to go just for the beach margarita’s haha great video!

[@EricandSarah]

Nothing hits quite like a beach margarita 🌴🍹☀️

[@nikkibaldwin384]

The rainy season is so late in Mexico this year! Last year at this time, everything in Jalisco was so green. This year the mountain outside my window in Ajijic is still winter brown.

[@EricandSarah]

It's crazy how dry this spring was in Mexico! Many locals were saying it was unusual!

[@My_Secret_ArtSketchbook]

Hows the tempreture at AM in in Mexico please?

[@johnpagoto1054]

There is a trail from Boca de Tomatlan that gets you to Yelapa

[@EricandSarah]

Oh cool! Sounds like an adventurous way to get there :)

[@My_Secret_ArtSketchbook]

Good people you made it thete So BLESSED to go there. Have you been to Australia/ new zealand?

[@EricandSarah]

We haven’t but would love to one day!!

[@AngelBUZZ444]

Saddly you were there in dry season! The rainy season starts on June-July and ends at October-November! That waterfall is beautiful when its rain season oreven late rain season :(

[@platinumsilvergreen]

Thanks for the video. Is this beach good for snorkeling for kids? (If has fishes) and did you pay in peso or usd?

[@EricandSarah]

Umm there were a lot of kids swimming but didn't see any snorkeling. I think the waves make it a bit too murky for that (although could depend on the time of year too). We paid everything in pesos!

[@perfectlylonely]

I'm currently traveling in MX. I'm in the mountains and wanting to go to the beach soon. What time of year were you here.

[@EricandSarah]

This was filmed in April!

[@edithworden6197]

What month did you see the waterfall?

[@alfonsoherrera5120]

Yeah, it is dry becouse of the weather. It is much more better when it is green.

[@EricandSarah]

We'll have to return in the rainy season next!

[@shuffleaccount1985]

just so you know, you walked to the Bottom of the waterfall , if walked up the hill you would have come to an amazing pool of water that cascades down to the pool you were talking about, when in doubt ask the Locals

[@chiparnold8456]

I just got back from a trip to Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. Went Monday July 24 to Yelapa. Uber from PVR to Boca then water taxi to Yelapa. MISERABLE experience. Gross water, mosquitos and hardly any waterfall even though this is the rainy season. And I have been traveling to Mexico for over 15 years and speak fluent Spanish. Maybe it's better in "dry" season but my experience was not a good one.

[@My_Secret_ArtSketchbook]

Don't mosquitos hate peppermint? Avoid deodorants.

[@My_Secret_ArtSketchbook]

Water taxi? Sounds fun.

[@sararichardson737]

Tourism is a killer of authenticity and ecology.

[@saulgomez6964]

Looks like you haven't traveled much!