While one would imagine sad sights of ruination at a bomb site, one beach proudly claims to be the contrary. Formed by the explosion tests conducted by the Mexican Government, this blasted area now makes a spectacular hidden beach. This gem is on one of the uninhabited places in Marietas islands off the coast of Nayarit near Peurto Vallarta.
It was a glorious day as we set off on the boat to see this little wonder. Being out on the ocean in the month of November brings it own benefits. We saw a lot of whales making their annual ride down south for warmer waters. And we were lucky enough to get a full show as a whale dived out. It was mighty and yet looked so graceful.
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| bird sanctuary on the Marietas island |
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| there are hundreds of species of birds that thrive on the island |
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| swimming through the tunnel |
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| the entry to the hidden beach |
You can then just relax as the sun shines on the sandy beach and the crystal clear warm water. Remember to take the last boat out unless you want to be stranded on an island with possibly no one else.
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| the beach surrounded by flora |
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| chilling out |
There are many tour operators who make the boat ride to get to this hidden beach in Mexico. Most of them start off the coast of Peurto Vallarta. If you are among the people who would avoid long hours on the sea and get to the beach sooner, you can drive to Punta Mita and take one of the small boats. We chose the longer route and went with vallarta adventures. They have an amazing crew who kept us entertained throughout the way and served us scrumptious lunch with cocktails.
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