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Los Arcos National Marine Park

Los Arcos National Marine Park: Our most recommended tours and activities

Puerto Vallarta: Los Arcos Snorkel & Beach Private Boat Tour

1. Puerto Vallarta: Los Arcos Snorkel & Beach Private Boat Tour

Meet your guide at the City Center Los Muertos Pier and let them whisk you away on your private boat tour to the famous natural landmark “Los Arcos”, where you will be given time to snorkel at this amazing site.   Then, enjoy lunch at Puerto Vallarta’s secluded beach on the south shore of “Las Animas Beach”. These unique and secluded locations, which can be accessed only by boat, are an absolute must-see while visiting Puerto Vallarta.   After an amazing snorkel adventure, you will be taken to Las Animas Beach, where there are many restaurants to choose from for your beach lunch. You will also visit secluded beaches along the way, where you can hop off and enjoy the hidden crystal-clear waters south of the bay before returning to the pier.   

Puerto Vallarta: Los Arcos Islets Private Snorkeling Tour

2. Puerto Vallarta: Los Arcos Islets Private Snorkeling Tour

Discover a snorkeling site and see beautiful saltwater species of fish, corals, and rays on this snorkeling tour from Puerto Vallarta. Explore Los Arcos and swim in the warm waters of Bahís de Banderas. Watch Puerto Vallarta from the sea and see its diversity of marine and coastal birds. Depart Puerto Vallarta and set out in Bahía de Banderas for this exciting tour. Relax on board the boat while traveling to snorkeling sites in the bay. Explore the bay and swim in its waters while snorkeling. Take in the scenery of the site and watch the various species of marine and coastal birds who rest and nest in the rocks and vegetation, such as brown pelicans, frigatebirds, seagulls, and herons, among others. Enjoy swimming with the bay's important diversity of marine life, since dozens of fish species live here, such as the Moorish idol, the king angelfish, the giant damselfish, balloon fish, and even manta rays. Observe corals, sponges, and many other marine invertebrates and, with a bit of luck, sea turtles can be seen resting among the bottom rocks.

Puerto Vallarta: Sunset Cruise and Los Arcos National Park

3. Puerto Vallarta: Sunset Cruise and Los Arcos National Park

The sunsets in Puerto Vallarta are enchanting, as the sun merges into the blue Pacific Ocean on the horizon you will set sail in a first-class catamaran relishing exquisite gourmet appetizers and delicious cocktails from the open bar. We invite you to witness the magical evenings in Vallarta by taking you to the emblematic National Park of Mismaloya Arches. Many years of waves of erosion created a natural work of art: the Arcos. A family of five rocky islands, home to endemic bird species and filled with vast flora on top. Don't miss the chance to admire them closely and take the best photographs with your loved one. This sunset experience will leave you in awe and it will become a memory of a lifetime!

Puerto Vallarta: Private South Shore Sightseeing Cruise

4. Puerto Vallarta: Private South Shore Sightseeing Cruise

Take some time to relax and see the beauty of Puerto Vallarta’s south shore from a private yacht. Begin by heading south and cruising by Los Arcos, the rocky arches that are a Puerto Vallarta landmark. Drop anchor and splash over the side to snorkel or simply enjoy your time aboard the yacht with a cold drink and your friends and family. Continue on to Las Animas Beach, where you can eat lunch, relax on the beach or participate in other beach activities.

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What people are saying about Los Arcos National Marine Park

Overall rating

5.0 / 5

based on 3 reviews

We had a great time! Chema and Tony took good care of us. We arrived at Los Arcos before any other boats and I was surprised at how no one else wanted to snorkel...it was a little choppy so I thought maybe the visibility was the issue. But as we were finishing up, a bunch of larger boats arrived and it got crowded! So really just good for Estigo tours for getting us there relatively early. We had lunch in Las Animas which was also wonderful and took an extra swim on the way back. It was a perfect day!

Chema & Lorenzo were fantastic. They were timely, meeting up with them was easy, and so knowledgeable and personable. When the water conditions in one area weren't awesome for snorkeling that day, they took us to another location to try it there. Their recommendations for our time in Las Animas were also great. We enjoyed a tasty meal at a place that had shower access, which was a nice touch after snorkeling!

The crew was fantastic, the captain was top notch, the scenery was awesome. The crew was right on top of everything and extremely friendly. The food and drink were very good snd the skit the crew did at the end was very entertaining. If I ever go back to Puerto Vallarta, I would love to do the cruise again! Well done!!

Had a wonderful time with Jonathan and Chamas from Estigo Tours! The water at Los Arcos is so clear and full of sea creatures. Las Animas beach is beautiful.

Great guide, amazing snorkeling!! The best part is being able to totally customize this private tour...that flexibility is the best!