5 photosLos Arcos, Las Ánimas & Quimixto Boat Tour
A snorkel stop at Los Arcos, two hours and lunch on the sand at Las Ánimas, then Quimixto, where the crew leads a walk to the waterfall. The southern bay in one boat day.
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- Los Arcos · Las Ánimas · Quimixto
- Snorkel time
- About 45 minutes at Los Arcos
- Beach time
- 2 hours at Las Ánimas
- Departures
- Maritime Terminal or Nuevo Vallarta
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About the experience.
The boat leaves the Maritime Terminal and heads south to Los Arcos, the granite islets protected as a national park. There is about 45 minutes to snorkel among the fish, or stay on board if you prefer.
From there it continues down the coast to Las Ánimas, a beach reached only by boat. Lunch is served here, and you have two hours for the beach. Drinks are all-inclusive on board, but not off the boat at the beach.
The last stop is Quimixto, a small village below the hills. Stay on the beach, or go with the boat crew to the waterfall inland. Departures are from the Maritime Terminal or Nuevo Vallarta.
What’s included
- Light breakfast
- Lunch at Las Ánimas beach
- Open bar on board
- Snorkel stop at Los Arcos
- Walk to the Quimixto waterfall with the crew
Good to know
- Drinks are all-inclusive on the boat only; beverages at Las Ánimas beach are not included.
- Child prices apply from age 4 to 11; anyone 12 or older pays the adult rate.
- Reaching the beach depends on the weather and sea conditions and involves a swim from the boat, so the tour is not recommended for small children or inexperienced swimmers, and a reasonable level of fitness helps.
- Not open to anyone with back or neck conditions.
- Horses at the beach are not part of the tour; renting one is at your own risk.
- Bring: swimwear, sandals or comfortable shoes, light clothing, biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent, sunglasses, a hat, a camera and some cash; a light jacket or windbreaker in winter.
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Answered plainly.
01Do we have to snorkel at Los Arcos?
No. Snorkeling is optional; you can stay on board for the 45-minute stop.
02Is lunch included?
Yes, lunch is served at Las Ánimas beach. Drinks at the beach are paid separately; the open bar applies on board.
03How do we reach the Quimixto waterfall?
The boat crew leads the walk from the beach to the waterfall. You can also stay on the beach at Quimixto.
04Is this a private boat?
No, it is a shared boat tour. For a private day along the South Shore, ask about a private yacht charter.
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