98% of travelers recommend this experience. Ended up taking water taxi back (100 pesos) from Playa Quimixto to Boca de Tomatlan otherwise I would not have made it back hiking before sunset due to taking long breaks at each beach. Remember your in Mexico so everything costs bathrooms showers to remove sand, dressing rooms and so on. Relatedly, is the system for going to Boca de Tomatln basically the same? We like to have a drink on the beach in Boca before boating to the Ocean Grill Restaurant which is a nice treat. - See 2,153 traveler reviews, 1,610 candid photos, and great deals for Boca de Tomatlan, Mexico, at Tripadvisor. These can be a better option if you want more flexible departure and return times from the southern beaches. Volley ball is popular with the locals, the local girls team is especially tough I speak from experience. Yelapa can also be reached by mountain bike or hiking down from Chacala, high in the mountains behind the village. Rome2rio uses cookies to help personalize content and show you personalised ads. loved the moderate and challenging hike to nearby beach. The bus from Puerto Vallarta to Boca de Tomatln takes 30 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes. Must buy a drink to see waterfall, it is in a restaurant. Would stop at the last beach. The charge per person usually. A little community on both sides of the Horcones River (Rio Horcones), which flows down from the Sierra Madre Mountains through beautiful tropical rainforest. Get answers to your questions about Puerto Vallarta. I've searched through the forums, read a guidebook, googled, and talked to someone who went to PV last year. Lots of stray dogs. Did I mention they are quite inexpensive? The Los Muertos water taxi leaves from the pier about every 2 hours from 9:30 AM till 6:00pm, 7 days a week, during high season, there maybe less in Low Season. totally off the beaten path! ONE WAY: 160 pesos. So, if you are visiting this Port and you do not know this experience, it is a highly recommended tour, do not think twice. Up and down through the cliffs and occasionally along the shore. Mortgage options are now available in Mexico for Canadians and US citizens. There is also a moderately strenuous hiking trail that runs from the town of Boca de Tomatln along the coast and up through the mountains. The priority for the captain and his mate is passenger safety, not dealing with ignorant or stubborn tourists who want to pay on the boat, but they will when needed. So I think that's why some things don't match up. Nice waterfall where you can take a dip in a cool water. They wanted to charge me at the waterfall. We were having a very adult conversation when we heard a lot of shouting and barking. We kayaked to this beach via our hotel Villa La La. The price of the Water Taxi is 450 pesos roundtrip. They actually dressed for dinner!. There used to be only five phones no roads, vehicles, 300 resident/semi-resident Gringos. For departure times, inquire at the water taxi office in front of the pier. I do feel a bit better that I was confused since it sounds like it's not actually that obvious. If you are a seafaring person, you can also get there in water taxis, you can catch these at the Marina, or better, at the Pier at Los Muertosat Playa Los Muertos. The journey takes approximately 30 min. This works much better than a battery flashlight which all seem to have too narrow a beam and are so strong that you loose you night vision. The trail hugs the coast so it's ocean views all the way. Boca de Tomatln is easily accessible by car or public transportation. A 30 - 40 minute hike around the point takes you to the beautiful Colomitos cove and beach. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday's on the hour, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The restaurant is just a big palapa poles with a roof thatched with palm leaves. Though quite a lot of bicycles now. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Following the trail for a little less than 2 miles will allow you to enjoy . Along the way, streams are crossed that in rainy seasons carry a lot of water. This is a very popular area for hiking and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. In some cases, certain beaches and towns can. It's fairly easy to grab a water taxi at Quimixto to get you back to Boca if you don't want to walk back. They do have their worth though. :). In the morning, when the English man woke, he had an odd expression on his face and said, Do you know, there is a rather large snake coming in the window? It was a real live boa constrictor from the jungle Well, we were both delighted! Nice walk but took longer then expected due to quite a few steep inclines. As soon as the boat came around into the little bay of Yelapa, I knew this was MY place! Overall a good work out though. 57, Calle Circuito Andaluz 126, Club Hipdromo, 48290 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, WhatsApp: +523221435305 The best times to visit this trail are November through May. Rome2rio displays up to date schedules, route maps, journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators, ensuring you can make an informed decision about which option will suit you best. Being from London, he loved it very Indiana Jones! Take a cab from Puerto Vallarta to Boca de Tomatlan beach, make sure you leave no later than 10am, road is windy . 270 pesos one way. Yelapa Flashlight made from a Nido Powdered Milk Can. Departures Time. 8km hike through the jungle on the shore of Banderas Bay. From November to March youll also be able to go on a Whale watching tour. Check out the departure schedules here. 10 pesos per person each way. From Boca de Tomatlan, the water taxi leaves about every 1 hour see Schedule The Los Muertos water taxi leaves from the pier about every 2 hours from 9:30 AM till 6:00pm, 7 days a week, during high season, there maybe less in Low Season. if you want the experience of the bus to boca, sit on the right side and enjoy the views. I had gone with my friend Arturo to Puerto Vallarta. We had to struggle through that black jungle storm and find a dry palapa. We are staying right by Isla Cuale, so if we did take the taxi from Boca (I assume you mean Boca Tomatln?) Not now. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. We were plenty entertained in PV just by what we could walk to from the hotel. Id call this a moderately difficult hike in the heat. Boca lived up to my expectations. Click here to read about other important and fun facts about PV. For me, it is a place where I no longer stop at the boundary of my body you know this is Paul, everything outside of Paul is other! Years? This office is open every day and it is recommended to purchase tickets in advance since in season the demand for this service can increase and is limited. https://www.go2yelapa.com/eng/transport.html#cost, The bus from Old Town to Boca ends in Boca, everyone gets off there and the bus turns around and goes back to Old Town. Suddenly, a bull came charging through the restaurant chased by a pack of dogs and a farmer. You can visit Boca Divers in town and arrange for scuba lessons, rent a kayak, get some gear for a snorkeling adventure or maybe even charter a fishing boat. Browse all 65,883 Puerto Vallarta topics , http://www.tripadvisor.com/help/how_to_edit_your_posts, Plaque on the bench at the Larenzo Cardenas Park. Yes, the driving distance between Puerto Vallarta to Boca de Tomatln is 18 km. Way back got a water taxi to Boca and a taxi to the hotel. Boca de Tomatlan is a small town 45 mins drive south of Puerto Vallarta. I left the hotel at 9, all the way was shaded and no mosquitoes ( end of December) . This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Yelapa (Yeh La -Pa) was probably first populated by a some Native Americans of the tribe that originated in the ancient circular town of Tenacatitlan, 100 miles north, as they migrated south to eventually form Mexico City and become the Aztec empire. To do the beach hike from Boca de Tomatlan, you can take a guided tour or figure it out on your own. I see Yelapainfo as last updated on Nov. 18, 2022. Be sure to stop and swim at the hidden beaches along the trail, they're fantastic. Be careful when guys along the beach want to sell you boat tickets to the restaurant at the same price as the Ocean Grill (100 pesos a person). The social distance requirement in Boca de Tomatln is 1.5 metres. The riverbrings most water during the rainy months that start in June and end in October. Its still quite a hike to some places, very healthy. A quaint fishing village nestled in a small bay about a 20 minute drive south of Puerto Vallarta. Waterfall was very lame. this was my first solo hike in Mexico. Departures Time. Youll enjoy the freshest local seafood and fish dishes under their palapas (traditional Mexican palm-leaf roofs), and have a drink served on the beach at the waters edge. Loved the place and the people can't say enough good thing about Cafe Del Mar, but you need to enjoy it on it's terms and timetable not one imported from the outside world. Didn't take a water taxi, but by all means have at it. A palapa-covered veranda (traditional Mexican shelter roofed with palm leaves), over the edge of the cove and ocean. loved this beach and can't wait to go back next year. Due to the popularity, an office dedicated mainly to this route has been installed in the pier of Playa de los Muertos in the old part of Puerto Vallarta, better known as the Romantic Zone. Although some sturdy gringos stay there year round, many more arrive at the end of the rainy season, quite often staying six months till the rains start again. Otherwise, chill on the beach with a cervesa or margarita and watch the water taxis load and unload right on the beach. Here we try to cover most options, and hopefully, all your doubts regarding this city are answered, if not, feel free to contact us. Yes, travel within Mexico is currently allowed. Many years ago a few gringos discovered Yelapa and found it to their liking and moved in. If you were lucky you had bottled gas, shipped in bypangafrom Boca de Tomatlan, or just wood to cook on. If you like the laid-back atmosphere of the place, would be a great idea to stay here a night, youll have either budget options or boutique hotels. What are the names of some air conditioned restaurants in PV? MONDAY through SATURDAY: 10:00 11:00 11:45 3:00 5:00. The book written by Madeline Milne called Puerto Vallarta in 2020, said a water taxi would cost about $10.00 Cdn each return. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. I would hugely appreciate more details on this and how to go about it. On the night in question, I was returning from a party, which had mucho Raicilla, to the palapa where I was staying with friends. Lots to see. Quiet, fishing town, providing access to coastal areas further south by water taxi (Yelapa, Quimixto, etc) or access north to Puerto Vallarta by road (bus, taxi auto). Wouldn't swim in the water. It was so strange, I felt in tune and at home. The bay is a great starting point for your trip south, as well as, a hike from Boca to Las Animas and Quimixto and other more secluded beaches along the way like Madagascar Beach, El Caballo Beach, and Colomitos Cove. We drove to Boca de Tomatlan to catch a water taxi to Las Animas beach. Here is a link to the Water Taxi schedule from both locations. Easy trail pack light, has there many places on the way to take food and drinks, make a full day of it, enjoy the beach afternoon, then take a water taxi back to boca, 70 pesos, going to go back in the rainy season that will be amazing fun too, hook me up if you in town. I felt a little faint on some of the inclines. The book written by Madeline Milne called Puerto Vallarta in 2020, said a water taxi would cost about $10.00 Cdn each return. What restaurants are near Boca de Tomatlan Beach? Im wondering if the mini supers are good enough for groceries? My favorite part. We did it in 4.5 hours round trip. 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