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Mismaloya

Give Mismaloya half a day for the beach and a Los Arcos snorkelling boat; stay one night only if you want the sunset.

Mismaloya is a small Pacific beach community 12 km south of Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica. Allow half a day for the beach and a snorkelling boat toward Los Arcos; stay overnight if you want to enjoy the sunset. Buses from Puerto Vallarta run about every 20 minutes.

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This is a basic guide for Mismaloya: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • Mexico ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Mexico's National Migration Institute (INM) or your nearest Mexican consulate; keep proof of your entry (stamp or digital record) until you leave.
  • Mexico ↗Security advice differs by state: some governments advise against travel to parts of several states. Check your own government's advice for each region on your route.
  • Mexico ↗Do not drink tap water; use bottled or filtered water and ice from reliable places.
  • Mexico ↗Foreign visitors to Quintana Roo (Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Bacalar, Holbox) pay the state VISITAX online at visitax.gob.mx only; lookalike sites add fees.

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Mismaloya beach and snorkellingLos Arcos boat tripsFilming location for The Night of the IguanaEl Eden adventure park
Airports
PVR Puerto Vallarta airport (Nearest airport.)

Map of Mismaloya

Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.

Puerto VallartaNuevo NayaritBuceriasPunta MitaSayulitaSan FranciscoLo de MarcosTalpa de Allende

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Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Mismaloya: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Fed. Hwy 200 runs through Mismaloya. Buses from Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica depart about every 20 minutes and cost MXN 10 (January 2026). Snorkelling boats commonly leave from the beach; agree the route and fare before departure.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Puerto Vallartago

Door to door: Check

Bus on Fed. Hwy 200 from Mismaloya.

About 12 km (7.5 mi) north of Mismaloya; the nearest airport is in Puerto Vallarta.

Boca de Tomatlán

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Fed. Hwy 200; 4 km (2.5 mi) from Mismaloya.

Boats connect from Boca to beaches farther along the coast.

Vallarta Botanical Gardens

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Carretera a Barra de Navidad, Km 24.

Listed hours are 09:00–18:00 daily; entry price: check.

Yelapa

overnight

Door to door: Check

Water taxi from coastal piers; service times and fares: check.

A boat ride from Puerto Vallarta and a waterfall walk are described.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Mismaloya beach

Beachside restaurants are available; accommodation details: check.

Boca de Tomatlán

Casa de Piedra is listed here; current rates and availability: check.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Watch out

Safety

Wikivoyage describes Mismaloya as safe and family-friendly. Agree boat fares and destinations before boarding; carry cash because some beach businesses may not accept cards.
  • Many beach businesses may be cash-only; bring cash and confirm payment methods before ordering.
  • Agree the boat fare and destination before departure.
  • The coastal trail toward Playa Las Ánimas has steep 25–50 m climbs; some sections use a rope.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mismaloya. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Check · avoid Check
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast
  4. 4 day-trips, door to door
  5. 3 things to watch out for

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Build a half-day plan around beach time and a confirmed Los Arcos boat departure.
  2. Use Puerto Vallarta as the transport base for regional planning.

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