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Outdoors Mismaloya, Puerto Vallarta

Playa Mismaloya

An outdoor spot in Mismaloya, Puerto Vallarta, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Playa Mismaloya in Mismaloya, Puerto Vallarta
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Why go

Small bay south of town with snorkeling at Los Arcos rock formations.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Puerto Vallarta, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Vallarta Botanical Garden, 7.5 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Beaches
Neighborhood
Mismaloya
Price
$
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Puerto Vallarta, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Vallarta Botanical Garden

    Hillside gardens of orchids and native plants, with a river for swimming.

    Outdoors · 7.5 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Pancho's Takos

    Late-night taco joint known for al pastor carved off the trompo.

    Food · 9.6 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Zona Romántica

    Cobbled old-town district of restaurants, shops and the Los Muertos Pier.

    Sight · 9.9 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Isla del Río Cuale

    River island with shaded paths, craft stalls and a small museum.

    Shopping · 10 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Malecón

    Seafront promenade lined with bronze sculptures, ending near the crown-topped church.

    Sight · 11 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Café des Artistes

    French-Mexican restaurant in a garden setting, a Vallarta fixture since 1990.

    Food · 11 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Playa Mismaloya is a stop on our Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Puerto Vallarta

Another curated outdoor spot in Puerto Vallarta. See the full Puerto Vallarta guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Puerto Vallarta run from 31°C in December to 38°C in May; August is usually the wettest month. For Playa Mismaloya itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Puerto Vallarta from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Puerto Vallarta weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Mismaloya Beach, Jalisco, Mexico
Coordinates
20.53247, -105.29185
Destination
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco

Playa Mismaloya: quick answers

How much time do you need at Playa Mismaloya?

Plan on about 3 hours at Playa Mismaloya. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Playa Mismaloya?

Our pick: Afternoon.

Where is Playa Mismaloya?

Playa Mismaloya is at Mismaloya Beach, Jalisco, Mexico. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Playa Mismaloya?

Playa Mismaloya appears on Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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