Mismaloya Waterfalls Hike: 3 Falls in Puerto Vallarta

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Duration8h

GroupUp to 6

LanguagesEN · ES

Mobile ticketAccepted

Three waterfalls and a river swim in one morning, with transport and breakfast handled

A full-day hiking tour from Puerto Vallarta to three waterfalls in the Sierra Madre, with private transportation, breakfast, guide and all entry fees included. The route follows one of the range's most dramatic trails, crosses the river, and ends with swimming in natural ponds. Minimum age is 18; a high level of physical fitness is required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hiking and waterfall exploration

Meet at zona romántica park
Private transport to town
Enjoy provided breakfast
Drive to Sierra Madre dirt road
Hike spectacular Sierra Madre trail
Explore river and visit waterfalls
Bird watching and plant recognition
Swim in natural ponds
Take photos and have fun

The Experience

Eight hours, starting in Zona Romántica and ending back where you began. Private transportation takes you 40 minutes south of Puerto Vallarta, then a few more minutes on a dirt road into the Sierra Madre foothills. Breakfast is provided before the hike begins, so you start the trail fed and ready. The guide speaks English or Spanish and knows the mountain and jungle well enough to point out plants and birds as you walk, which turns a long hike into something you actually remember.

The trail itself follows one of the Sierra Madre's most dramatic stretches. You'll cross the river, explore around three separate waterfalls, and swim in natural ponds where the water pools deep enough to matter. The pace is steady but not rushed—there's time to take photographs, catch your breath, and actually look at what you're standing in front of. Bring a towel, water, a light snack, sunscreen and insect repellent; wear proper hiking boots, not sandals. The guide includes interpretive commentary on the trail, so you're not just walking through the jungle—you're learning what you're seeing.

The whole day is arranged: transportation picks you up and drops you back, water and snacks are provided along the way, and the entrance fee is covered. What you bring is your own energy and a camera if you want one. This is not a casual walk—the operator recommends a high level of physical fitness, and the terrain and river crossings mean you need to be comfortable on uneven ground and in water.

What’s included

Private transportation from Zona Romántica and back.
breakfast before the hike begins.
bottled water and snacks during the day.
entrance fee to the trail.
a guide fluent in English or Spanish who interprets the plants, birds and landscape as you walk.
photographs taken along the route.

Good to know

Demanding physical levelPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Curiel Xperience

Is this one for you?This tour works best for hikers comfortable with eight hours of steady walking, river crossings and uneven terrain—the guide and small group size mean you move at a pace that lets you actually see the waterfalls and swim, rather than rushing through them.