Hiking Tours in Puerto Vallarta: The 4 We Would Rebook

1.Full Day Hike to 6 Hidden Beaches & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 403 reviews · 6 hours · from $37Our pick

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide in Zona Romántica, ride a local bus to Boca de Tomatlán, then hike through jungle and coastal hills to six beaches. Swim at Colomitos and other coves, snorkel if conditions allow, eat at Playa Las Ánimas, and return by water taxi. Guides include Juan, Diego, Alex, Victor, and José.

“Alex was amazing! Super friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone was included. Also met some really cool people on the hike!”

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2.4-Hour Jungle Hike and Waterfall Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $35Top rated

From Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica, take a short local bus ride to the Palo Maria trail. Expect roughly an hour of rocky jungle walking, several shallow river crossings, plant and wildlife lessons, and a swim in a waterfall pool. Guides including Juan Carlos, Alex, Diego, and Victor lead small groups of up to 12.

“The hike was amazing and my adult kids had a great time! However, this hike is NOT for someone with any knee issues. The guide is there to get you through the trail and to the waterfall, but not through the terrain. If it was not for my son, I would have not have made it through all the rocks we had to climb”

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3.4-Hour Jungle Hike and Waterfall Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 163 reviews · 4 hours · from $30Best value

Meet guide Juan, Alex, Diego, Rocco, or another VallartaNatureTrips guide near the OXXO in Puerto Vallarta’s old center. Ride a local bus south, hike a rocky river trail, swim at a waterfall, and optionally climb to a second fall and bay lookout. Bring water, closed-toe shoes, and a towel.

“Alex was incredible, getting to the waterfall was a nice fun urban hike. Just a note that the second hike requires a lot of climbing so make sure you are prepared for a bit of a challenge before starting it”

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4.Hiking Jorullo Point

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $100

Leave Puerto Vallarta for a guided Sierra Madre hike with a small group of up to 15. Look for macaws, parrots, orchids, and jungle plants, then cool off beside the Cuale River. Guides such as Polo, Rafael, Jonathan, and Jar are praised for nature knowledge and photography. The route includes steep uphill sections and suits active visitors age 12 and up.

“Great hike with a small group. We enjoyed our guide and the scenery was beautiful. The only complaint we had was that the meeting point was unclear and we never were able to get in contact with the company”

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