March 02, 2022|
Hiking in Puerto Vallarta, from Boca de Tomatlán to Las Animas
A journey through nature
The first thing you think of when you hear Puerto Vallarta is its paradisiacal beaches of golden sand, incredible sunsets, its perfect weather and its vast gastronomy. You can even imagine yourself eating a delicious ceviche or shrimp pozole under a palm tree or on the lounge chairs at Club Regina, Puerto Vallarta's beachfront hotel, an ideal place for families.
Puerto Vallarta also offers you the tranquility of the outdoors, the contemplation of nature, the great personal satisfaction of overcoming challenges and the healthy sensation of exercising your body. All this in the most organic way possible: hiking in Puerto Vallarta. The Vallarta hiking trails are an excellent way to discover the natural beauty of the area, with options that vary in difficulty and scenery.
Exploring the Vallarta hiking trails is a unique experience that allows you to enjoy spectacular views and the rich biodiversity of the region. Explore the famous Boca de Tomatlan to Las Animas trail. This particular route is known for its breathtaking ocean views and lush vegetation, offering a Vallarta hiking experience you won't want to miss.
So, if you're looking for an activity that combines exercise, nature and breathtaking views, hiking in Puerto Vallarta is the perfect choice. And after a day exploring the hiking trails in Vallarta, returning to Club Regina Puerto Vallarta to relax by the pool will be the perfect end to your day.
Hiking in Puerto Vallarta: What are the best routes?
This Puerto Vallarta hiking adventure starts in Boca de Tomatlan, a well-known fishing village located 30 minutes south of Puerto Vallarta. This town, besides being the beginning of your hiking in Vallarta adventure, is perfect for those who wish to experience a more cozy atmosphere of Puerto Vallarta.
This is the most popular hiking circuit in Puerto Vallarta, and although there are guides available for the route, you can easily take a bus from downtown and head to the fishing village of Boca de Tomatlan, where your adventure will begin. The hike from Boca de Tomatlan to Las Animas is a beach circuit with a bit of difficulty at the beginning, but it is suitable for all levels. It doesn't matter if you are inexperienced or if your physical condition is not the best; you will surely be able to walk it without any problem. The trail is well-marked and, along the way, you are likely to meet other tourists. For almost 3 hours, you will walk through the jungle and along quiet and practically empty beaches, each with a unique charm. This tour is one of the most recommended hiking tours in Vallarta. Here you can read all about what awaits you in each one of them while staying at Club Regina Puerto Vallarta, a family hotel in Puerto Vallarta that offers you all the comforts to make the most of your stay and your hiking adventures in Vallarta.
Beaches from Boca de Tomatlan to Las Animas
Boca de Tomatlan
In Boca de Tomatlan you will enjoy the beach, the bay and the sea, the waves are gentle and will allow you to enjoy a dip, if you still do not want to dive into the sea, you will have fun just relaxing on the shore of the bay where you can also eat delicious food in one of the rustic restaurants in the area, perfect for buying a drink or two to start your hiking route.
Colomitos
After walking for almost 2 kilometers you deserve a nice break, and you will have it at Playa Colomitos; this is undoubtedly a little piece of heaven for nature lovers, you will find yourself on a beach of clear and soft sand, with beautiful emerald green waves, and a small creek with a waterfall that escapes from a lush tropical jungle. It is ideal for snorkeling, kayaking or just swimming for a while. Remember that you can also have a snack at the restaurant, so you can continue your hike hydrated and with a full stomach.
Hiking allows us to reconnect with nature, appreciate its beauty and discover the peace that only the less traveled paths can offer.
Madagascar Beach
Madagascar Beach will be perfect to take a break and sit on the soft white sand to rest, relax, sunbathe in the hammocks or maybe try your hand at paddleboarding. As we get further into the hiking trail, the restaurants and businesses become fewer and fewer, so it is good to be prepared with water and snacks to continue on your way.
La Troza Beach
One of the best kept secrets of Puerto Vallarta, this beach is impeccable, the water is crystal clear and the sand is white and soft, it is an oasis that you will enjoy if you decide to swim for a while or just continue on your way, whatever your decision is; the scenery you will see will be breathtaking.
Caballo Beach
Playa Caballo is surrounded by vegetation, fine light yellow sand and emerald waters, this combination of colors creates a spectacular panorama to enjoy and swim. It is the quietest of all the beaches, as it is not very common for water cabs to arrive here.
Your reward for finishing the hiking route will be to arrive at Las Animas Beach, the most touristic of all the beaches. Along the hike, you will be able to enjoy typical Puerto Vallarta dishes, sunbathe or take a dip. At the end of your hike, you will surely find yourself exhausted, but don't worry; you can take a water cab that will take you directly back to Boca de Tomatlan. After a long day, what you want is to be pampered and at Club Regina Puerto Vallarta we know how to do it.
Stay at Club Regina Puerto Vallarta
Your hike has ended, and it's time to relax at Club Regina Puerto Vallarta, the perfect Puerto Vallarta family hotel to unwind after hiking in Vallarta.
You can sunbathe on one of our beachfront lounge chairs, or pamper yourself in our spa. After exploring the Vallarta hiking trails, a massage will be ideal for you to rest like a baby in one of our cozy rooms in the evening. Don't wait any longer, check out our offers and book your room at Club Regina Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy the perfect combination of adventure and relaxation in this wonderful destination.
The first thing you think of when you hear Puerto Vallarta is its paradisiacal beaches of golden sand, incredible sunsets, its perfect weather and its vast gastronomy. You can even imagine yourself eating a delicious ceviche or shrimp pozole under a palm tree or on the lounge chairs at Club Regina, Puerto Vallarta's beachfront hotel, an ideal place for families.
Puerto Vallarta also offers you the tranquility of the outdoors, the contemplation of nature, the great personal satisfaction of overcoming challenges and the healthy sensation of exercising your body. All this in the most organic way possible: hiking in Puerto Vallarta. The Vallarta hiking trails are an excellent way to discover the natural beauty of the area, with options that vary in difficulty and scenery.
Exploring the Vallarta hiking trails is a unique experience that allows you to enjoy spectacular views and the rich biodiversity of the region. Explore the famous Boca de Tomatlan to Las Animas trail. This particular route is known for its breathtaking ocean views and lush vegetation, offering a Vallarta hiking experience you won't want to miss.
So, if you're looking for an activity that combines exercise, nature and breathtaking views, hiking in Puerto Vallarta is the perfect choice. And after a day exploring the hiking trails in Vallarta, returning to Club Regina Puerto Vallarta to relax by the pool will be the perfect end to your day.
Hiking in Puerto Vallarta: What are the best routes?
This Puerto Vallarta hiking adventure starts in Boca de Tomatlan, a well-known fishing village located 30 minutes south of Puerto Vallarta. This town, besides being the beginning of your hiking in Vallarta adventure, is perfect for those who wish to experience a more cozy atmosphere of Puerto Vallarta.
This is the most popular hiking circuit in Puerto Vallarta, and although there are guides available for the route, you can easily take a bus from downtown and head to the fishing village of Boca de Tomatlan, where your adventure will begin. The hike from Boca de Tomatlan to Las Animas is a beach circuit with a bit of difficulty at the beginning, but it is suitable for all levels. It doesn't matter if you are inexperienced or if your physical condition is not the best; you will surely be able to walk it without any problem. The trail is well-marked and, along the way, you are likely to meet other tourists. For almost 3 hours, you will walk through the jungle and along quiet and practically empty beaches, each with a unique charm. This tour is one of the most recommended hiking tours in Vallarta. Here you can read all about what awaits you in each one of them while staying at Club Regina Puerto Vallarta, a family hotel in Puerto Vallarta that offers you all the comforts to make the most of your stay and your hiking adventures in Vallarta.
Beaches from Boca de Tomatlan to Las Animas
Boca de Tomatlan
In Boca de Tomatlan you will enjoy the beach, the bay and the sea, the waves are gentle and will allow you to enjoy a dip, if you still do not want to dive into the sea, you will have fun just relaxing on the shore of the bay where you can also eat delicious food in one of the rustic restaurants in the area, perfect for buying a drink or two to start your hiking route.
Colomitos
After walking for almost 2 kilometers you deserve a nice break, and you will have it at Playa Colomitos; this is undoubtedly a little piece of heaven for nature lovers, you will find yourself on a beach of clear and soft sand, with beautiful emerald green waves, and a small creek with a waterfall that escapes from a lush tropical jungle. It is ideal for snorkeling, kayaking or just swimming for a while. Remember that you can also have a snack at the restaurant, so you can continue your hike hydrated and with a full stomach.
Hiking allows us to reconnect with nature, appreciate its beauty and discover the peace that only the less traveled paths can offer.
Madagascar Beach
Madagascar Beach will be perfect to take a break and sit on the soft white sand to rest, relax, sunbathe in the hammocks or maybe try your hand at paddleboarding. As we get further into the hiking trail, the restaurants and businesses become fewer and fewer, so it is good to be prepared with water and snacks to continue on your way.
La Troza Beach
One of the best kept secrets of Puerto Vallarta, this beach is impeccable, the water is crystal clear and the sand is white and soft, it is an oasis that you will enjoy if you decide to swim for a while or just continue on your way, whatever your decision is; the scenery you will see will be breathtaking.
Caballo Beach
Playa Caballo is surrounded by vegetation, fine light yellow sand and emerald waters, this combination of colors creates a spectacular panorama to enjoy and swim. It is the quietest of all the beaches, as it is not very common for water cabs to arrive here.
Your reward for finishing the hiking route will be to arrive at Las Animas Beach, the most touristic of all the beaches. Along the hike, you will be able to enjoy typical Puerto Vallarta dishes, sunbathe or take a dip. At the end of your hike, you will surely find yourself exhausted, but don't worry; you can take a water cab that will take you directly back to Boca de Tomatlan. After a long day, what you want is to be pampered and at Club Regina Puerto Vallarta we know how to do it.
Stay at Club Regina Puerto Vallarta
Your hike has ended, and it's time to relax at Club Regina Puerto Vallarta, the perfect Puerto Vallarta family hotel to unwind after hiking in Vallarta.
You can sunbathe on one of our beachfront lounge chairs, or pamper yourself in our spa. After exploring the Vallarta hiking trails, a massage will be ideal for you to rest like a baby in one of our cozy rooms in the evening. Don't wait any longer, check out our offers and book your room at Club Regina Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy the perfect combination of adventure and relaxation in this wonderful destination.
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