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A private 3‑hour boat tour from Punta de Mita to the Marietas Islands that guarantees entry to the Hidden Beach (weather permitting), plus snorkeling and a stop at Nopalera Beach. Short swims, strict time windows, and plentiful marine life make this a compact, high‑impact outing.
A private 3‑hour boat tour from Punta de Mita to the Marietas Islands that guarantees entry to the Hidden Beach (weather permitting), plus snorkeling and a stop at Nopalera Beach. Short swims, strict time windows, and plentiful marine life make this a compact, high‑impact outing.
You push off from the Cooperativa de Punta de Mita at dawn and the sea quickly narrows the world to salt and horizon.
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Operated by shark´s tours · Punta de Mita, Nayarit
You push off from the Cooperativa de Punta de Mita at dawn and the sea quickly narrows the world to salt and horizon.
The boat eases toward the Marietas Islands and the guide points to a crescent of sky visible through a collapsed volcanic dome — the so‑called Hidden Beach. To reach it you don a lifevest and swim roughly 80 meters through calm, buoyed surf; the island allows only a short window ashore, long enough for photos and a quick walk across the white sand.
The Marietas are volcanic remnants shaped by lava, sea and, more recently, human history: used as a military target zone in the 20th century, the islands are now a protected national park with strict visitation limits. The rock arches and shallow reefs are prime habitat for reef fish, sea turtles and seabirds; guides emphasize keeping distance and minimizing sunscreen runoff.
After the beach, the tour drops anchor for 30 minutes of snorkeling over rocky reefs—snorkel equipment and lifevests are provided—and then a brief stop at Nopalera Beach, reached with a short 5–10 meter swim from the boat. The itinerary also includes a photo stop at the stone bridge.
Practical edge: plan for sun, salt and short time windows — the Hidden Beach visit is typically 30 minutes and Nopalera 20 minutes. Bring reef‑safe sunscreen, a towel and lightweight footwear for getting on and off the skiff. Non‑swimmers should be confident floating with a lifevest; the company enforces health and age limits (no children under 10; not recommended for people over 65 or with serious heart/spinal conditions). Expect about three hours total, including boat transit.
The tour guarantees entry except in unsafe sea or weather conditions; if access is blocked you’ll receive a refund as outlined in the operator’s policy.
Yes — snorkels, masks and lifevests are included for the snorkeling portion and for the short swims to beaches.
Non‑swimmers can participate if they are comfortable wearing a lifevest and swimming short distances; guides assist, but basic buoyancy and confidence in water are required.
The operator restricts participation for children under 10, people over 65, pregnant guests, and those with serious heart or spinal conditions; check booking terms before reserving.
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You push off from the Cooperativa de Punta de Mita at dawn and the sea quickly narrows the world to salt and horizon.
You push off from the Cooperativa de Punta de Mita at dawn and the sea quickly narrows the world to salt and horizon.
The boat eases toward the Marietas Islands and the guide points to a crescent of sky visible through a collapsed volcanic dome — the so‑called Hidden Beach. To reach it you don a lifevest and swim roughly 80 meters through calm, buoyed surf; the island allows only a short window ashore, long enough for photos and a quick walk across the white sand.
The Marietas are volcanic remnants shaped by lava, sea and, more recently, human history: used as a military target zone in the 20th century, the islands are now a protected national park with strict visitation limits. The rock arches and shallow reefs are prime habitat for reef fish, sea turtles and seabirds; guides emphasize keeping distance and minimizing sunscreen runoff.
After the beach, the tour drops anchor for 30 minutes of snorkeling over rocky reefs—snorkel equipment and lifevests are provided—and then a brief stop at Nopalera Beach, reached with a short 5–10 meter swim from the boat. The itinerary also includes a photo stop at the stone bridge.
Practical edge: plan for sun, salt and short time windows — the Hidden Beach visit is typically 30 minutes and Nopalera 20 minutes. Bring reef‑safe sunscreen, a towel and lightweight footwear for getting on and off the skiff. Non‑swimmers should be confident floating with a lifevest; the company enforces health and age limits (no children under 10; not recommended for people over 65 or with serious heart/spinal conditions). Expect about three hours total, including boat transit.