You should also check out the locally brewed whiskey (!!) :). it is more costly to leave from there---makes sense because you're on the boat longer. It was not full grown but big enough to be impressive. Yelapa is truly unique. You can catch a bus to Boca de Tomatlan in Puerto Vallarta on the corner of Basilio Badillo and Constitucin streets in Old Vallarta (Romantic Zone), the same place and the same buses that go to Mismaloya beach in the south zone. Registering with your consulate while traveling to Mexico. 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This office is open every day and it is recommended to purchase tickets in advance since in season the demand for this service can increase and is limited. A little community on both sides of the Horcones River (Rio Horcones), which flows down from the Sierra Madre Mountains through beautiful tropical rainforest. You can hike it back to shore or take a water taxi back for one way is about 3-3.5 mile hike. The first fellow wanted 800 pesos which translated to $ 56 . The 30 minute bus ride to/from Boca also wasn't that appealing. Boca an authentic Mexican fishing village,eleven breathtaking and scenic miles south of Puerto Vallarta, where the Horcones River empties its waters into a beautifulcove, surrounded by bougainvillea, hibiscus, banana, papaya and palm-covered hills. You'll find most of the businesses, restaurants, many rentals and parking on the east side of the river. Theres also water taxi service from Los Muertos Beach to Paradise Village in Nuevo Vallarta for $20 USD each way. Boat Type. Not now. Gorgeous hike along the water! only cons were that unfortunately, there was a lot of animal (I hope) scat on the trail, which made parts of the hike really smelly. The likes of Bob Dylan, David Crosby ,Steven Stills, Graham Nash, Stevie Wonder, Elizabeth Taylor, Jack Nicholson, Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Harry Hamlin and Xaviera Hollander (The Happy Hooker), have strolled its beach. The little water taxis only hold 6-8 people. Its a long hike in a humid warm weather, but worth it. We left the daily grind in California to live and work in Mexico and now help others do the same! Click here to read about other important and fun facts about PV. I've searched through the forums, read a guidebook, googled, and talked to someone who went to PV last year. This magnificent villa has 5 bedrooms and accommodates up to 14 people. I am confused about how the water taxi system works. The best times to visit this trail are November through May. Not having anytime for costume making we got three cooking pots from the kitchen and went as the 3 Potheads.. and won! The bus from Puerto Vallarta to Boca de Tomatln takes 30 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes. It took about 20 minutes and was well worth it! The tour book described the beach as soft white sand and a very swim-able beach. It is 15 km from Puerto Vallarta to Boca de Tomatln. Due to the popularity, an office dedicated mainly to this route has been installed in the pier of Playa de los Muertos in the old part of Puerto Vallarta, better known as the Romantic Zone. Rome2rio makes travelling from Puerto Vallarta to Boca de Tomatln easy. We were the only tourists staying there. Great hike. You can book one way or set up return rides at Boca. As mentioned before, the paths in the village and across the hill to the beach are just for feet and burros/horses. I have compared go2yelapa and yelapainfo. The average cost of locals taking you to the beaches away from thier Dock are 1500 pesos for a family of 5. In the morning, when the English man woke, he had an odd expression on his face and said, Do you know, there is a rather large snake coming in the window? It was a real live boa constrictor from the jungle Well, we were both delighted! There are 771+ hotels available in Boca de Tomatln. Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Puerto Vallarta and arriving at Boca de Tomatln. Yelapa Flashlight made from a Nido Powdered Milk Can. You can book one way or set up return rides at Boca. The latest return time is usually 4:45 pm, but confirm the pickup time with your water taxi captain. Many years ago a few gringos discovered Yelapa and found it to their liking and moved in. Exceptions may apply, for full details: Secretary of Foreign Relations. Typically 1236 buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. By the way Nido makes excellent reconstituted milk, you can even make yogurt with it. Piped water from the river was eventually put in by an American engineer who married the daughter of one of the main families there, forever after called Pipeline Jim. A couple years ago, an English penpal visited me. There are also cute donkeys, not-so-cute roosters, barking dogs, cats, and rancheras, so its not for the faint of heart. I've seen people get hurt while they are fumbling with a currency they have never used before this trip when the water taxi arrives, because the boat is bobbing at the pier, I've also seen people take 5 minutes to figure out what to pay, holding up 20+ people behind them waiting to get off the boat. Took a cab to Boca and hiked all the way to the fall. Taking it from Vallarta to Yelapa is one of the easiest ways to access it, which is also a walk that is quite enjoyable as you appreciate the sea and the panoramic views of the beaches and mountains in the background. For me, it is a place where I no longer stop at the boundary of my body you know this is Paul, everything outside of Paul is other! The village is situated on the mountainside, the Horcones river and the Boca Bay. Rome2rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Beautiful views of the small, remote beaches. Take the bus from Puerto Vallarta to Boca de Tomatln 30 min $10 - $21 2 alternative options Taxi Take a taxi from Puerto Vallarta to Boca de Tomatln 17 min $390 - $470 Drive Drive from Puerto Vallarta to Boca de Tomatln 17 min $35 - $55 Quickest way to get there Cheapest option Distance between Puerto Vallarta to Boca de Tomatln by bus Go pee now if you can find a bathroom, lol. go2yelapa does not say they make stops, and we know there are stops at Quimixto and Las Animas, and that prices differ depending on where you're going from Boca de Tomatlan. The social distance requirement in Boca de Tomatln is 1.5 metres. Great hike but REALLY hot as there is no breeze in the jungle like area. They look underfed and overworked. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner. I'm also seeing a separate page on yelapainfo under "Links" for some boats and the prices are lower for Los Muertos to Yelapa. Local buses run to and from Boca and Mismaloya every day, starting off early around 6:30 AM 7:00 AM and running at regular intervals until around 10 11 PM. Am I allowed to travel from Puerto Vallarta to Boca de Tomatln? Departures Time. Water Taxi. in my experience the tickets were inflated. If you like the laid-back atmosphere of the place, would be a great idea to stay here a night, youll have either budget options or boutique hotels. There's a restaurant at the waterfall so take your swimming suit for a cooling dip. We are 14 and for what ive read, i will not buy private rides, and only pay for one way trip to jelapa and pay as we leave back. 10:00 a.m. Pier . What are the travel restrictions in Boca de Tomatln? Here we try to cover most options, and hopefully, all your doubts regarding this city are answered, if not, feel free to contact us. Puerto Vallarta to Boca de Tomatln bus services, operated by Transportes del Tuito y Anexos, S.A. de C.V., arrive at Boca de Tomatln station. Hiking trail for adventurous ones leaves from BdT Beach and heads south. Buying a roundtrip ticket from Boca DOES NOT obligate you to come back on a specific boat. Ferry operators Water Taxi Jack Other operators Taxi from Boca de Tomatln (Station) to Yelapa Want to know more about travelling around the world? Awesome trail. Weather in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico from Winter to Summer. Dont know where 10.7 miles out and back came from in description. Wearing a face mask on public transport in Boca de Tomatln is recommended. A huge storm came in. This is the hub for water taxis heading further south to places like Yelapa. This beach and its configuration changes yearly, depending on the rains. . With stops. loved the moderate and challenging hike to nearby beach. The best way to get from Puerto Vallarta to Boca de Tomatln without a car is to bus which takes 30 min and costs $1-$2. Although some sturdy gringos stay there year round, many more arrive at the end of the rainy season, quite often staying six months till the rains start again. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 27 min to complete. Los Chonchos is accessed routinely by boat. The price of the Water Taxi trip does include your baggage, but only that of which you can carry. The best times to visit this trail are November through May. Tons of colour here. During the rainy season (July to October) I suspect this trail would be quite muddy but the falls would be great. Half a mile from Boca going in Mismaloyas direction, youll find Le Kliff Restaurant, a great five-star location, as you might expect, on the edge of a cliff, overlooking the sea. As soon as the boat came around into the little bay of Yelapa, I knew this was MY place! Just a heads up. Make sure you bring lots of apples for the horses just before the waterfall. on the water taxi. 2$usd for water per person. Trail was gorgeous! The national COVID-19 helpline number in Boca de Tomatln is 911. A full water taxi holds approx 40 people. Waterfall was very lame. go2yelapa was last updated on Nov. 18,2022. How many people will fit in water taxi? They wanted to charge me at the waterfall. Overall a good work out though. The book written by Madeline Milne called "Puerto Vallarta" in 2020, said a water taxi would cost about $10.00 Cdn each return. Save this link to stay updated on COVID-19 restrictions, If you need help, visit the national COVID-19 website or call the COVID-19 Helpline 911. Nice walk but took longer then expected due to quite a few steep inclines. though I do think in the future I'd not purchase a round trip from Los Muertos just in case we hated the trip for some reason (i.e. It hung around for about an hour and then wandered back into the jungle. I would hugely appreciate more details on this and how to go about it. Quiet, fishing town, providing access to coastal areas further south by water taxi (Yelapa, Quimixto, etc) or access north to Puerto Vallarta by road (bus, taxi auto). We did the hike to the next beach. 270 pesos one way. 100p to yelapa? This was an incredibly picturesque trail. more. The charge per person usually. When we went down, it was just at the end of the rainy season not QUITE the end. But takes an entire day. Youll get a true taste of rural Mexican culture here. Decent hike. is 450 pesos roundtrip. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Suddenly, a bull came charging through the restaurant chased by a pack of dogs and a farmer. Theres also water taxi service from Los Muertos Beach to Paradise Village in Nuevo Vallarta for $20 USD each way. You might be surprised to find croquet field, at which the Hotel holds a tournament every year. 100% of travelers recommend this experience. Whereas the go2yelapa one has at least a copyright date of 2021. maritzzaanne, no one has welcomed you to the forum so Welcome!. So should we drive to boca for the taxi instead of paying from pier at los muertos? There was only one group of three men who were giving rides to Las Animas beach so The actual cost of the boat ride was $35.00 Cdn return for the two of us. Another very entertaining project when returning from the hotel bar in the dark. We like to have a drink on the beach in Boca before boating to the Ocean Grill Restaurant which is a nice treat. 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Land line phone: +52 (322) 299-6179, CONTACT OUR PV EXPERT, LEONEL, FOR RESERVATIONS AND TOURS, Copyright 1998-2023. Browse all 65,883 Puerto Vallarta topics , http://www.tripadvisor.com/help/how_to_edit_your_posts, Plaque on the bench at the Larenzo Cardenas Park. So worth it! If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Theres also a hiking path that runs from here all the way to Quimixto, following a jungle trail that mostly follows the edge of the water (no flip-flops!). The riverbrings most water during the rainy months that start in June and end in October. (about 7 feet) I looked it up when I got home it was what is called a Rosy Boa. Clocked 6.7 miles one way. A small village of about 1,500 native residents, now with electricity that arrives by wire and not by solar cell. It is slightly cheaper to buy round trip from LM. After eating, they asked us to join them for wine by candlelight (the power was off). 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Having bathrooms and changing rooms for wet clothes was well worth it. Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. The book written by Madeline Milne called Puerto Vallarta in 2020, said a water taxi would cost about $10.00 Cdn each return. Homemade Icecream and Yelapa Maps. In my experience - Iyamscifi and others I have been with, have had certain guys at the bottom of the hill in Boca try to upsell water taxi tickets, ie padding the price but not being new to this, we know the difference. Comments. At night, all the natives disappeared back to their homes in the jungle. Boca de Tomatlan is a quaint and lively little traditional fishing village, the locals know it as just "Boca". 99% of travelers recommend this experience. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday's on the hour, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. It's about 20 minutes from Quimixto. Thank you! 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