There are many magical places to visit surrounding Puerto Vallarta that require only a short bus trip. Down the south coastline, Boca de Tomatlan is at the end of the city route. From there, one can catch a panga (boat) to Yelapa, Las Animas or Quimixto for a very reasonable fare. Day trips are perfect for those not interested in spending a night in the actual jungle.
Mismaloya, about 20 minutes south, is the original village where The Night of the Iguana landed back in the early ‘60s and has not been the same since. A onetime campground and trailer park, it is now the location of a huge luxury hotel. Palapas remain on the beach, most owned by families who have been there for decades.
In the above locations there are activities galore, including SCUBA diving, snorkeling, hiking and horse riding; jet skis, ziplines and parasailing. For many of us, simply lazing on the beach, soaking up sun and margaritas, will suffice.
Closer to town is the small settlement of El Nogalito, once a primitive village with typical languid dogs in the street, children kicking a ball around and fresh laundry hanging on trees and bushes. Not much has changed over the years in this small community nestled in the foothills approximately twenty minutes south of Puerto Vallarta. Over the years, as Puerto Vallarta has grown, so has El Nogalito and yet it has kept its quaintness and charm. El Nogalito means little oak and earned the name due to the small jungle oaks that spill down the Sierra Madres above and around the village. This is also a major hiking destination for those so inclined, with a wonderful array of flora and an abundance of fauna.
The jungle immediate to Puerto Vallarta consists of canopies of trees, palms, orchids, gigantic ferns and tropical flowers. Bright green iguanas and chameleons lounge on branches, appearing to be sleeping until they spot a tasty morsel, race up a tree limb and disappear with their prey. Black and blue jays, flocks of green parakeets and the colorful Cacique with its bright yellow wings flutter around squawking as if something is
happening, though likely nothing is. Floating dragonflies and butterflies add to the heavenly ambience. Waterfalls with refreshing natural swimming pools can be discovered at varying levels or one can settle on relaxing at lower cascades.
Mother Nature’s architecture exhibits trees growing in and out of granite cliffs, huge growth jutting out horizontally and plants sprouting out of others. These are sights that don’t change no matter the influx of commercialization.
Que es cómo es.
Thanks to our guest blogger Adam Garcia for this article!
Do You Want To Live The Ultimate Villa Experience? Thinking Of Renting a Puerto Vallarta Luxury Vacation Villa or Condo? Let Our Beston Properties Team Find You The Perfect Luxury Vacation Villa Rental in Puerto Vallarta or Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. Try Our ‘Perfect Villa Finder’ Tool Here.
For more information about Puerto Vallarta, Mexico or a Villa for rent contact Beston Properties offers the finest Luxury Villa Vacation Rental Accommodations in the Puerto Vallarta and Punta Mita area. Our private rental homes and Condos offer a full range of services from a full staff including chef and a concierge to organize any tours, spa services in the home or Car Rental. We have offices located in Puerto Vallarta and have all the local information from Vallarta weather and maps. All of their agents are personally familiar with each of the accommodations, amenities and staff to help you find the best rental property in Puerto Vallarta. Our concierge services will be happy to give you information on the best restaurants for dining out in Puerto Vallarta we can make reservations and give you directions. We have all the most current information to guide you for your holiday in Puerto Vallarta from our daily weather report to maps and directions.. WE can arrange activities with any tour company including Vallarta Adventures, one of the most popular companies in Banderas Bay. We represent the best quality of homes for rent by owners who care about your comfort and hope you return for many years of unforgettable Mexican holidays. For more information check out our luxury accommodations.
