Playa Escondida (Hidden Beach)
Come Tour Marietas Island and Playa Escondida (Hidden Beach), also known as Playa del Amor (Love Beach). This destination is unique for its peculiar crater formation in the middle of the ocean. Tour Marietas Island and it will soon become a favorite destination when visiting Riviera Nayarit. There are actually two separate tours from Punta Mita Mexico: one takes you to the islands and the other lets you visit the islands as well as swim into the famous hidden beach of Playa Escondida.
Marietas Island Tour
On the tour of Marietas Island you can visit the beaches that ring the exterior of the island, among them Playa La Nopalera with its incredibly crystalline waters and more colorful fish than you can imagine. Tours held from December through March might very well include sightings of humpback whales frolicking nearby—truly a unique experience! During this tour you’ll also be able to snorkel around the islands. We recommend it for the entire family. Keep in mind, though, it doesn’t include the access bracelet to the hidden beach of Playa Escondida/Playa del Amor.
Tour Marietas Island with access to Playa Escondida/Playa del Amor
This is everyone’s favorite tour! Access to Playa Escondida/Playa del Amor is restricted to 116 people per day, which means you’ll need prior reservations, especially during vacation season. To access hidden beach Playa Escondida you need to wear a life jacket and swim without fins to avoid damaging the coral. You get there by jumping off the boat a few meters from the entrance and swimming to the interior of the beach. It’s not recommended for children under 4 years of age. You can snorkel once you’re inside.
Riviera Nayarit and the Marietas Islands National Park are just a few “clicks” away
Discover the Marietas Islands from the comfort of your home. In this interactive virtual tour you will be able to visit, the spectacular Hidden Beach and other attractives as La Nopalera beach, Stone Arch and much more!
Flora and Fauna found in the Islas Marietas:
- Brown-footed Booby
- Seagull
- Blue-Footed Booby
- Frigate
- Gray-Breasted Martin
- Brown Pelican
- Coral
- Cauliflower Coral
- Yellow Snapper
- Olive Ridley Turtle
- Humpback Whale
- Butterfly Barber Fish
- Humphead Parrotfish
Where to take the tour:
You can pick up the Marietas Island tour from different meeting spots in the Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta. Here are the options depending on your hotel:
- Marina Puerto Vallarta
- Marina Nuevo Vallarta
- Corral del Risco in Punta de Mita
- Sayulita
Length of Marietas Island Tour
The tour lasts approximately two hours plus transportation time from wherever you decide to take it.
Please note the National Park is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Check out our Nayarit water activities page to explore other great adventures like our Nuevo Vallarta Estuary Eco Tour.
