Nature & Parks

From the downtown Church of Guadalupe to quaint villages along the coastline, there’s something to please all clients interests.

ISLA DEL RIO CUALE is the five-acre island that snakes from the mouth of the Cuale River and divides the city. The western end of the islet faces the blue Pacific. The eastern end offers views of the canyons bordering the river corridor and the mountains in the background. A picturesque red brick bridge crosses the river, with sweeping staircases give visitors access to the island. The island contains quaint clothing and arts boutiques, several fine restaurants. There’s a spacious children’s playground on the eastern end. The western end boasts a tiny botanical garden and a delightful small museum with an excellent collection of archaeological artifacts from pre-Hispanic tombs in the states of Jalisco, Colima and Nayarit. Open Tuesday trough Sunday, admission is free.

LOS ARCOS Located just off Playa Mismaloya is an underwater marine nature preserve comprised of several small islands which offer amazing snorkeling, impressive reefs, deep tunnels, caves and arches with abundant marine life.

YELAPA About a two hour sail from Puerto Vallarta, this Picturesque cove of beautiful white sand is surrounded by mountains. One of Puerto Vallarta’s most popular day trips. Perfect for swimming, snorkeling, parachute gliding, and relaxing with a drink in a hammock. This Polynesian.style village features casual beach-style restaurants under thatched roofs where visitors can enjoy delicious freshly caught red snapper. (Be sure to wear jeans or a bathing suit with a cover-up and tennis shoes.) A 20-minute hike or 30-minute horseback ride brings adventurers to a sparkling 150 - footwaterfall, where visitors usually enjoy a dip in the cool pool at the waterfall’s base. The quaint village is a great place to purchase handicrafts and unique designer clothing. The small hotel and the local yacht club doubles as a lively disco at night.