The 5 best beaches in Puerto Vallarta

Although Mexico is known for its beauty and great cultural contribution to the world, Jalisco has some of the best beaches in Puerto Vallarta, which you should visit during your visit to Puerto Vallarta.

Here is a list of some of the best beaches in Puerto Vallarta for you:

1.- Colomitos Beach

Colomitos is a hidden gem a few minutes from Puerto Vallarta, its clear and crystal clear waters are perfect for swimming, kayaking, snorkeling and diving while you appreciate a wide variety of tropical fish.

It is a paradise of clear and crystal clear waters, perfect for lovers of diving, snorkeling and relaxation. Colomitos Beach is located south of Puerto Vallarta. It is one of the smallest beaches since it only covers 30 meters.

Under the water of this beach you can find beautiful marine species such as puffer fish, spotted chestnuts, king angels, damsels, among others. To get to this magnificent place, you can do it from Boca de Tomatlán or by yacht from Puerto Vallarta.

2.- Las Ánimas Beach

Las Ánimas or Playas las Ánimas is a beautiful beach in the southern part of Puerto Vallarta, with fine, clear sand, crystal clear waters and gentle waves, it is excellent for lying in the sun and spending pleasant moments with family and friends.

On this beach you can find small restaurants and vendors offering food and refreshing drinks for those who made their journey on foot. It is also ideal for practicing numerous activities such as boating and fishing.

This beach is only accessible by sea from Boca de Tomatlán where you take a water taxi (locally known as Panga) or on foot along the entire slope of the hill, the journey on foot lasts approximately 2 hours, but the experience is one and the Incredible views. There are different tours that allow you to visit this place aboard a boat with other visitors.

3.- El Paredon Beach

Playa el Paredón is a perfect hideaway to get away from all the stress and problems, plus there is a platform there to make an impressive bungee jump.

This beach takes its name from the fact that the small piece of beach that makes it up is interrupted by a gigantic cliff, almost straight at a vertical angle, that corners it towards the sea. The most attractive and significant part is its cavern, which forms a fairly pronounced arch, especially if seen from the inside. Capture truly amazing photos with your friends and family.

Playa el Paredón is one of the wonders of the state of Jalisco, this little paradise is located in Mismaloya, a small town where the tourist boom of Puerto Vallarta began.

4.- Quimixto Beach

Quimixto Beach is well known and popular, located between Las Ánimas and Majahuitas, right there is the mouth of the La Puerta River, just in the south-west part of Bahía de Banderas.

It is known for its beautiful beach and its waterfall that, depending on the season, you can find a raging waterfall or a simple trickle.

On this beach is one of the most exclusive Beach Clubs in the area; Wikari Beach Club, ideal to hang out and enjoy with your family a cold drink and a house ceviche.

5.- El Caballo Beach

Playa Caballo is a beautiful, relatively secluded beach east of Playa Las Ánimas in the South Zone of Puerto Vallarta.

This beach has light yellow sand, crystal clear emerald green waters and stronger waves than Las Animas, so you have to be careful.

Since Las Animas is a popular beach destination for several tour operators around the bay, if you want a little more privacy and want to enjoy a more leisurely day at the beach, consider visiting this beach. If you need a drink and a snack, you can go to the Casitas Maraika bar and enjoy the view there too.

These are some of the beaches that we recommend you to visit on your next trip to Puerto Vallarta, although in some cases you will have to rent a boat to get there, in any case you can enjoy any of these destinations with your family and friends.

There are other smaller beaches such as the beach of Madagascar or the beaches that are north of the bay, all of which will give you a unique experience during your visit to Puerto Vallarta.

And you already know which beach to visit?