Boca de Tomatlán to Las Ánimas Trail
Boca de Tomatlán – Playa Las Ánimas
A hike of about 1.5–2 hours from a river-mouth fishing village along a jungle coastal trail, passing small bays on the way to Las Ánimas Beach, then a boat back.
Boca de Tomatlán is a river-mouth fishing village at the end of the south-shore road, and the water-taxi dock for Yelapa and other villages without roads. Walking southwest along the coastal trail for about 6 km, you pass Colomitos Cove, Madera Beach and others. The endpoint, Las Ánimas Beach, has a row of seafood bars and water activities, where you can continue on to Quimixto Falls or take a boat back (about 15 minutes). The entire route is free; sections have ups and downs and rocks, so bring water, sun protection and sports shoes. From the city, take the southbound bus for about 40 minutes.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Playa Mismaloya
- Vallarta Zoo
- Los Arcos National Marine Park
- Vallarta Botanical Garden
- Las Caletas
- Playa Conchas Chinas
- Playa Los Muertos
- Zona Romántica