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Hike from Boca de Tomatlan to Playa Las Animas - Puerto Vallarta
Travel, North America, Central America Matthew Schueller Travel, North America, Central America Matthew Schueller

Hike from Boca de Tomatlan to Playa Las Animas - Puerto Vallarta

The Beginner’s Guide to Hike from Boca de Tomatlan to Playa Las Animas in Puerto Vallarta

If you’re visiting Puerto Vallarta for the first time, you can’t miss this hike! Get out of the city for the day and explore some of the most beautiful beaches the west coast of Mexico has to offer. You’ll walk by stunning vistas, expansive and empty beaches as far as your eyes can see, crystal clear turquoise water, and quite a bit of wildlife throughout the jungle. Grab your pack, head to a bus or boat and get to Boca de Tomatlan for a hike that will make you want to return to Puerto Vallarta as soon as possible!

The hike from Boca de Tomatlan takes 2 hours if you don’t make any stops. Most people plan for 4 to 6 hours on this hike.

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10 Places to Eat in Puerto Vallarta - Zona Romantica
Travel, Food, North America, Central America Matthew Schueller Travel, Food, North America, Central America Matthew Schueller

10 Places to Eat in Puerto Vallarta - Zona Romantica

Puerto Vallarta is filled with great eating options. You just need to know where to go and what to try. This top 10 guide of places you need to eat in Puerto Vallarta will start your trip off right with some of the best eats in the city!

1. Panchos Takos — The Best Tacos al Carbon in Puerto Vallarta!

Panchos Takos was the only place our cab driver mentioned when we asked where to eat on the day we arrived and he was not wrong. Panchos opens in the evening and specializes in tacos al pastor. There is usually a line along the sidewalk waiting to be seated in their indoor/outdoor seating area. While you wait, grab a Corona or Pacifico and take a peek at the menu and mark your selections. We suggest 80% of your picks include Al Pastor ;) and don’t forget the guac!

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