Puerto Vallarta Villas are wonderful, but you have to go outside sometime! There are tons of good reasons to take a hike through the trees, and here are a few of them: it’s good for your legs; it’s good for your heart; it’s good for your mental attitude. Besides, there is no better way to see the local flora and fauna than on foot. So lace up your hiking boots (or your Tevas) and take off for a day on the trails around town. Here are a couple of options.
El Nogalito is a small village in the jungle just a few miles south of Puerto Vallarta. Drive out of town toward Mismaloya; when you reach the turn for Punta Negra beach, turn left and follow the signs on the Calzada del Cedro to the pueblo. As you get near town, look for the restaurant El Nogalito. This eatery comes highly recommended, so you might want to stop for a bite before venturing into the unknown. Besides, several trails take off from here, and you can usually hire a guide. As an alternative, you can join a tour that leaves from Puerto Vallarta. Either way, hike in the jungle, along and across the river, to the falls. Take a cool dip in the water then head back to where you started.
Many travelers recommend the hike from Boca de Tomatlan to Las Animas, along the edge of the ocean. Once again, to get to the start point, you must head south out of Puerto Vallarta; for this trip, you go past Mismaloya to Boca de Tomatlan. You can take a bus or taxi, or you can drive yourself. Cross the footbridge over the river and stay on the paved walk that follows the river until you come to the dirt trail to Colomitas Beach. Stay here to swim and snorkel, or keep going. The hike to Las Animas should take 2 to 3 hours; you can get back to Boca de Tomatlan the way you arrived (on foot), or you can take a water taxi. Then it's back to the Puerto Vallarta villas.
It should go without saying, but let’s say it anyway – you need to be in good physical condition if you plan to hike. Dress appropriately for the season and terrain you’ll be covering, and take along a swimming suit, just in case you get a chance to take a dip. Wear lots of sunscreen and take it along so you can reapply. Wear shoes that can handle trails as well as stream beds (if you’re planning a splash in the water), and always wear a hat. You’ll probably be glad you have water and snacks with you, as well.
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