Today, Saturday, December 7, 2024, my friend Tommie and I had the incredible opportunity to zipline…read morewith the absolute best tour guides in the world, Jose and Javier! It was an unforgettable experience that I've checked off my bucket list. As someone who's absolutely terrified of heights--so much that I close my eyes every time--we tackled this thrilling adventure head-on! Despite my fear, I had a blast and can't wait to do it all over again. Tommie, on the other hand, was a total daredevil! He embraced every moment with his eyes wide open and a huge, radiant smile in every photo. This experience is unlike any other, and it's one you'll treasure forever. Whether you're sharing it with your best friend, your fiancé, or family, I can assure you that you'll all have an absolute blast! The price was super affordable, and the trips are tailored to fit your needs, which is so appreciated. Your admission includes an exhilarating nine ziplines weaving through the lush jungle in the stunning hills of Puerto Vallarta. Plus, they throw in free tequila tasting! I don't drink, but Tommie, a casual drinker, had a great time sampling about six or seven different varieties, and they were incredibly generous with the tastings. They even sell the tequilas right there! The guides--Jose, Jorge, Brian, and Efrain (the photographer)--are true experts who genuinely care about your safety and go above and beyond to make sure you have an amazing time. You have to check out Nogalito Echopark: +52 322 289 3517 El Nogalito 48399 El Nogalito, Jal. Mexico Don't miss out on this adventure!

We had a great time ziplining for our friend's bachelor party with the guides at Nogalito Ecopark!…read moreThey were all personable, funny, encouraging, and patient. Heads up - they will mess with you. Expect them to shake the lines! Lol. The ziplining tour included a ride up the mountain, brief instruction, a restroom and restaurant stop, 9 courses of lines, and a good hike, totaling about 3.5 hours. It was worth the cost, and the experience was very pleasant, despite my fear of heights. I also appreciated the purified water bubbler and rest area at some of the stops, as it allowed us to catch our breath and hydrate. The optional photo package and cost of lunch at the end was kind of pricey though (photos: Mex $1150, lunch for 5: Mex $2553) but you are not allowed to bring your phone, so it's the only option if you want photos. I think the only improvement would be more communication about where and when to look at the camera. A lot of my shots caught me facing the other way, which was kind of a waste, having paid so much for pictures, and I feel like that could have been easily corrected with some instruction.

This snorkeling trip was the highlight of my vacation! Although we planned to visit Islas Marietas,…read morethe guides recommended Los Arcos since we had a couple kids and I'm so glad we did that. The arches had a pretty good display of tropical fish, blue-footed boobies, and a bunch of crabs crawling on the rocks. Very fun for all of us from 6-61 years old. Then they took us to a little beach area where there was good food (and lots of vendors selling stuff). Rodrigo was our main guide and I felt like I took a mini course on local marine life, he was awesome. Ever was our main scout and he was also amazing, helping to make my niece feel more at ease in the water. Emilio, our boat captain was quiet and made me feel completely safe. I also spotted him picking up trash in the water so that will always make someone level-up in my book. I would go back to PV just to repeat that trip. I highly recommend EcoExplorer!

Unforgettable Whale Watching Experience with Carlos!…read more Carlos and his whale watching group were absolutely amazing! We saw a ton of whales, including incredible head pop-ups that took our breath away. Carlos and his team are extremely knowledgeable and shared so much insight about the whales and their behavior, which made the experience even more special. What really stood out was their deep respect for the environment and the animals. They clearly prioritize responsible, ethical whale watching, which is the most important thing. You can tell they truly care about protecting these magnificent creatures. If you're looking for an unforgettable, respectful, and educational whale watching experience, i highly recommend.

We absolutely loved Los Veranos! At first we weren't sure what to expect because it's basically an…read moreanimal experience in the jungle, but it ended up being such a fun little stop. There are iguanas, parakeets, monkeys, a python, a lemur and a toucan. You can actually get pretty close to some of the animals you can hold the toucan and go into the monkey area, where you can feed them a little cup of banana purée. My 3-year-old absolutely LOVED seeing all the animals. One tip: if you order something from the menu, you don't have to pay the separate $5 entrance fee to see the animals. We were already going to get a refresher, so that worked out perfectly. Overall, we had a really good experience, but I definitely wouldn't drive an hour into the jungle if this is the only thing you have planned. I'd recommend having a few other activities or stops nearby to make the drive worth it. You also really don't need to spend more than 30 minutes to an hour here. The river water was extremely muddy when we went. Locals told us it was still safe to get in, but personally, I wouldn't risk it. Overall, really fun, especially with kids, and not a bad little stop if you're already in the area!

We took a boat to a small town and then a truck up to Los Veranos, where we were greeted by…read moreenthusiastic and friendly staff. My husband and child went zip lining while I enjoyed a couple of margaritas (best I had in PV) and read in the restaurant. The food was delicious, my daughter loved playing in the river, and we got to hold a toucan, a lemur, and a marmoset. Overall, a fantastic experience at a reasonable price! Something to be aware of--the seats on the boat aren't very comfortable and my back and hips hurt a lot by the time we were halfway across the bay. Taking the truck might be better for people who need a backrest and leg room.

This was such a fun activity during our cruise port call in Puerto Vallarta. In December we took a…read moreMexican cruise to celebrate my 70th birthday and this was our favorite activity off the ship. I'm a little late posting this review!! I appreciated having the crew explain how to operate the ATV, safety advice, and how they followed along with the riders making sure we were all OK and taking photos & videos. The ATVs were well-maintained and in good working order. We had no breakdowns or operational issues among our tour group. We enjoyed the views and the stops along the way where we got to try making tortillas, and having a snack by the cool creek. We also stopped for a tequila tasting, which was informative and fun. The tour started at the Estigo facility in town and we were escorted out of town by the Estigo guides. It's a bit bumpy riding in town on cobblestone roads, but as soon as we were out of town it was smooth riding. We did a morning tour, so I struggled with sunlight in my eyes, which proved to be a bit concerning when rounding corners as we headed up the hills leaving town. I admit to white-knuckling the early part of the ride. Once we were in the foothills, I was able to relax and enjoy the surroundings. I booked this tour on my own through the Estigo website, which made it a much better value than one of the cruise ship excursions. We also had a smaller group and just took a cab from the cruise port to Estigo's faculty. I definitely recommend Estigo if you are looking for a fun activity when visiting Puerto Vallarta!

Great communication through email and phone for reservations. They accommodated our big group of 21…read morepeople. They took many pictures and videos for us for free and we had a great time!

This was the second time we booked Mikes. First time was last year where we had an absolutely…read moreamazing time. However this time was drastically different. I called twice to confirm pick up location as we booked through CC and it automatically defaulted to other location. The women stated she didn't care what they confirmed they had it at other location. They did not call when we did not show up and didn't seem to care because they already got the money. Initially she claimed it would take 2 hours to get another boat but then magically was able to get one there in an hour after we finally contacted them which was 2 hours past the scheduled time. They provided a "future credit" for two people for a group tour as "compensation". The women was very rude on the phone. I asked her to speak to the gentlemen's who I spoke to the previous day and she indicated he was not in. Be aware when booking and document everything. In addition, the captain did not walk us out of the dock which was required to be let out. Another captain had to open gate. While their reply states they did not have our information. It is able to be seen I had two conversations directly with them and attached the photos showing their number.

We chartered the Piquis for a 4 hour trip with fishing and snorkeling. We had a blast! The crew…read morehelped us through the marina (paying the MX fees, etc). They checked in with us frequently to see if we were OK. We caught skipjack, which they prepared as fresh ceviche for us. The snorkeling was at Los Arcos and even though it had rained heavily the night before, we saw incredible fish and eels! There was a photographer on board to document our trip (not part of the base fee) and everyone was super friendly. Be prepared to tip the crew at the end. We were not better prepared and while we left a tip, it could have been better. Highly recommend! We will book in the future!

Made reservations to go snorkeling at 9am yesterday, we arrived a few minutes early and they were…read moreready for us. I believe our guide was Chipol (apologies if we got his name wrong) - he was terrific! My wife and I were the only 2 on the boat, a well-equipped panga with a nice canopy. He drove us around the largest island, and we got to see our first blue- footed boobie! The snorkeling was very good, water pretty good with about 30'+ visibility. Saw LOTS of fish, schools of many different types - was excellent! We were probably in water about 30 minutes, we had enough. Chipol took us near the shoreline, and pointed out different sites. He obviously takes great pride in his work and the area - he stopped a couple groups not outfitted with life vests as required in the Preserve area. Highly recommend Mismaloya Adventures for snorkeling and diving!!

We cannot say enough wonderful things about our divemaster Lily. Her, her Dad and captain Manual…read moreare an amazing family and it was such a pleasure to meet them and so awesome to get to dive with her. Lily is a smart, generous, kind, trusting person who really knows her diving stuff. She made me feel comfortable as it's been a couple of years since i last dove and I was very nervous. It was also my 13 year olds sons real first open water dive (since he PADI qualified 2 years ago), Lily instructed and guided him, let him practice, it was a very nice relaxed paced, and I trusted Lilly with mine and my family's life. I would without a doubt dive with Lily again next time we are in PV. I would recommend her to everyone I know and everyone who would like to diver here in PV. She took us to the best spots and even took her GoPro, took so many photos and videos of us on our two dives together and then she downloaded them all to my phone. We all are very happy we booked with Mismaloya Adventures. It was such a fun experience I really would love to do it tomorrow too! I would HIGHLY recommend booking with Mismaloya for diving or any of your future adventures! Love, Jill Steven and Logan

*Mundo Nogalito* is a neat attraction to visit when in the area! They have a restaurant, zip-lining…read moreand tequila tasting here. The grounds are beautiful with jungles and botanical gardens, and a talking parrot in the restaurant. The tequila tasting was a lot a FUN! The gentleman who hosted the tequila tasting was informative, friendly, hilarious, and entertaining. He let us try all the different tequilas they sell and explained thoroughly about each one. We had the opportunity to buy some after the tasting. He also emphasized how scorpion and black widows are preserved in the best tequila like theirs, unlike the cheap stuff (where it rots). Overall, a great option to check out at least once when in Puerto Vallarta. =]

Zip lining through the forest!…read more There are 11 zip lines (one is tandem so you can race with someone) on this tour. There is some hiking involved and it can get a little tiring on a hot day, but you get to rest in between, so it's not too bad. There are three or four tour guides with you along the way and they have water stations so you can quench your thirst and cool off. The lines are up to 850 feet long, and up to 250 feet high. It's pretty cool to look down and out and just see lush vegetation surrounding you as you fly though the forest. They have a lot of safety precautions, so even though you feel like you might fly into a tree, you won't. After you are done zip lining, they offer a free tequila tasting and five minute massage. They also have a little stream and restaurant where you can relax. Some notes: -Max 250 lbs -They don't have a restriction from you bringing your own camera, but some of them will give you a bad attitude if you want to take your own pictures because they want to sell you theirs. -Personal belongings have to be stored in a locker (you can't carry anything because you have to hold on during the zipline.) -Long hair needs to be tied back (you'll be wearing a helmet anyway). -Total time is about 4 hours -Guides work hard, tip them at the end. It was fun and I would do it again. The drive up seemed a bit sketchy, as we were meeting a random man with a van in Mexico, but once we were there, it was lots of (hot, tiring) fun.

Marc and his crew (Chuie, Herman, Bill and Captain Emiliano) were excellent communicators and…read moreexperts in Los Arcos scuba diving. Marc is a lanky Brit who has lived in PV for 17 years and has learned fluent Spanish. He has put together a wonderful business and has a great respect for all people and nature. I was part of an inaugural diving trip for Queer and Trans divers hosted by Narwhal Divers (https://www.narwhaldivers.com/). The founder of Narwhal, Niko, has been diving with Marc for many years. (Marc had a number of repeat customers on every dive/snorkel excursion.) Marc and the crew were respectful to us all. They were precise with correct pronoun usage and helped everyone feel welcome. While Marc comes across as a jokester on land, as a dive master he was calm, patient, organized, and safety-focused. He made efficient decisions and clear instructions. The visibility in the water varied dive to dive and a few of us got separated from the group at various times. As Marc had done a safety briefing on the boat, each of us knew what to do and all remained well. When I got separated, I didn't panic, started my ascent, and Mark located me during my safety stop. (Other dive boats in the area had helped him locate me by my air bubble stream. Clearly a community that all looks out for others!) Marc and I returned to the group and the dive continued without issue. We even saw a massive turtle on our final dive!!! [Even with marginal visibility, other sightings included many octopuses, a baby jellyfish, sea urchins, sea snakes, sting rays, sea cucumber, eel, nudibranchs, lobster, starfish, fresh coral and soooooooo many fish. Marc clearly knew the seascape well and was able to guide us to incredible underwater moments!] I look forward to diving with Marc and his team in the future!

Did 4 dives over two days with PV Ocean Tours. Crew was laid back, yet super professional and safe…read more All 4 dives were fun. Saw a shark, octopus, turtles, sea horse, manta and more! Highly recommend Marc and his team.