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Every page on IslasMarietasNationalPark.com in one place. Most visitors start with the tours, then read the guides.
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On the water
Plan your trip
Tours
- All tours
- Hidden Beach Tour from Nuevo VallartaThe swim into the Hidden Beach crater, then snorkelling, breakfast, lunch and an open bar. Small boat, 12 guests at most.
- Snorkel, Kayak & Playa Nopalera Boat DaySnorkel, kayak and paddleboard, then land on Playa La Nopalera. Waterslides, fajitas and an open bar, no tunnel swim.
- Marietas Islands Safari from Punta de MitaThe shortest crossing: 15 minutes from Punta de Mita, close to three hours at the islands, ten guests at most.
- Private Snorkeling Safari with a Local GuideYour own boat and local guide for up to six from Punta de Mita: snorkelling, Playa La Nopalera and birds in three hours.
- Marietas Snorkeling Trip from Puerto VallartaFive hours of small-group snorkelling at the Marietas, starting in Puerto Vallarta: no drive north to another pier.
- Snorkel, Kayak, Paddle & Playa NopaleraThe lowest price to the islands: eight hours of snorkelling, kayaking and paddleboarding, plus Playa La Nopalera.
- Marietas Islands with Breakfast, Lunch & Open BarA six-hour Marietas day from Puerto Vallarta with breakfast, lunch and an open bar on board.
- Los Arcos Five Islands Boat & SnorkelNot the Marietas: 3.5 hours of snorkelling at the Los Arcos islands south of town. Kids from 8.
Guides
- All guides
- The Hidden BeachHow the tunnel swim works, the rules and who can go.
- Which tour to bookHidden Beach, Playa La Nopalera or a private boat.
- Where to leave fromPiers, boat times and the road to Punta de Mita.
- SnorkellingFish, reefs, the best spots and the gear rules.
- Best time to visitMonth by month, whales, rain and closed days.
- With kidsAge limits, the best tours for families and packing.
Blog
- All posts
- Park fee and bracelet 2026The CONANP fee, exemptions, the bracelet and who includes it.
- Whale season 2026-27Official dates, peak months and whales on the way to the islands.
- Hidden Beach rules 2026-27Landing days, the daily cap, gear and age limits this season.
About this site
Quick answers
- How do I get to Islas Marietas?
- How far is Islas Marietas from Puerto Vallarta?
- Can I swim to the Hidden Beach on the Marietas Islands?
- Is the Hidden Beach worth it?
- Do all Marietas Islands tours go to the Hidden Beach?
- Can I snorkel on Marietas Island?
- When is the Marietas Islands park open?
- How much is the Marietas Islands park fee?
- What is the minimum age for the Hidden Beach?
- What is the best time to visit the Marietas Islands?
- Can I cancel a Marietas Islands tour?