Hidden beach on Marietas Island | Mexico

hidden beach mexico, peurto vallarta

While one would imagine sad sights of ruination at a bomb site, one beach proudly claims to be the contrary.  Formed by the explosion tests conducted by the Mexican Government, this blasted area now makes a spectacular hidden beach. This gem is on one of the uninhabited places in Marietas islands off the coast of Nayarit near Peurto Vallarta.

crabs in mexico, peurto vallarta

It was a glorious day as we set off on the boat to see this little wonder. Being out on the ocean in the month of November brings it own benefits. We saw a lot of whales making their annual ride down south for warmer waters.  And we were lucky enough to get a full show as a whale dived out. It was mighty and yet looked so graceful.

 As we approached the island, we got glimpse of what lies ahead as the sky started filling with birds. There are many species of aquatic and non aquatic birds on this protected sanctuary.  The only way to get to the hidden beach is to cross a narrow tunnel on low tides, and as we waited for one, we snorkeled. A few others chose to sea kayak in the pacific ocean. There are lot of good snorkeling spots around the island. We saw schools of fish and beautiful corals.

bird sanctuary on the Marietas island

there are hundreds of species of birds that thrive on the island
bandera bay birds
We swam through a narrow dark tunnel and finally got to this hidden beach of Mexico. The white sand beach isn’t very big but it sure is a remarkable one. There is a small cave to the side waiting to be explored.
narrow tunnel to get to hidden beach, peurto vallarta
swimming through the tunnel

narrow tunnel to get to hidden beach
the entry to the hidden beach

You can then just relax as the sun shines on the  sandy beach and the crystal clear warm water.  Remember to take the last boat out unless you want to be stranded on an island with possibly no one else.

hidden beach mexico, peurto vallarta
the beach surrounded by flora

relaxing on Marietas island hidden beach in Mexico
chilling out

There are many tour operators who make the boat ride to get to this hidden beach in Mexico. Most of them start off the coast of Peurto Vallarta. If you are among the people who would avoid long hours on the sea and get to the beach sooner, you can drive to Punta Mita and take one of the small boats. We chose the longer route and went with vallarta adventures. They have an amazing crew who kept us entertained throughout the way and served us scrumptious lunch with cocktails.

Looking for more adventures in Peurto Vallarta, do checkout how we spent a day in the jungle

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