Marietas Islands & Hidden Beach

Yes, your spot is 100% guaranteed with us, the authority releases 116 spots per day and we ensure we have those spots. Final access to swim through the arch depends exclusively on sea conditions (tide and safety) dictated by park rangers at the moment. Historically, our groups succeed 95% of the time due to tide management.

For the Classic Tour (bird watching and snorkeling with life jacket), YES you can go. But to enter the Hidden Beach it is an indispensable requirement to know how to swim without assistance, as you cross a tunnel where occasionally there are currents.

Chemicals in sunscreens (even biodegradable ones) severely damage corals and water quality. We recommend wearing a long-sleeved swim shirt with UV protection (rash guard) and a hat.

No, the islands are a pristine reserve with no construction. We recommend using the restroom before setting sail.

Although there are popular options, our big difference is intimacy and direct contact. We are not a massive corporation; we are a local family of Marine Biologists. With us, you avoid the crowds of big (massive) boats, guaranteeing small groups, personalized attention from owners, and the certainty that your money directly supports science and local families.

Undoubtedly you can go all year round, the summer-autumn and part of winter season is beautiful for cooling off in crystal clear waters (May to January); from February to April the water is a bit colder. If you are looking for a double experience, from December to March we combine the tour with Humpback Whale watching, which often play near the islands.

It requires moderate physical effort. To enter, you must jump from the boat and swim approximately 75 meters through a natural volcanic rock tunnel. Because there are currents and waves can be strong, wearing a life jacket and helmet (provided by us) is mandatory.

Yes! Marietas Islands are one of the few places in the world where this species nests. Since we are guided by biologists, we will take you to the best sighting points to observe their mating and nesting rituals without disturbing their habitat.

As part of our commitment to conservation and CONANP rules, footwear is not allowed inside the Hidden Beach and in other zones of the two Islands. This prevents visitors from accidentally stepping on and damaging coral colonies or transporting microorganisms or seeds foreign to the island's ecosystem.

Absolutely. Many visitors think the beach is the only thing, but Marietas Islands offer an incredible biodiversity spectacle. Snorkeling in coral reefs, exploring sea caves, and sighting exotic birds make the expedition fascinating in itself.

Our main expeditions sail from Punta de Mita, a strategic point as we are 10 minutes from the Islands. Sailing from Puerto Vallarta takes more than an hour of travel and many people arrive seasick, whereas with us the experience is super comfortable.

Marietas Islands National Park consists mainly of two volcanic islands: Isla Larga and Isla Redonda. Additionally, the complex includes two islets and several rocky outcrops. Each has its own ecological personality; for example, the famous Love Beach is found on Isla Redonda, while Isla Larga is the preferred nesting site for thousands of birds.

This archipelago has three protection levels that endorse its global importance: 1. National Park: Federal category in Mexico protecting its biodiversity since 2005. 2. Biosphere Reserve (UNESCO): Designated within the MAB program for its balance between nature and human presence. 3. RAMSAR Site: International recognition as a wetland of global importance for marine life and migratory birds.