Want to book a vacation to visit Puerto Vallarta in Mexico? Located on the country’s Pacific Coast in Banderas Bay, it’s a great place to visit for a dream vacation in paradise. There, the area is surrounded by the lush greenery of the Sierra Mountain jungle that reaches all the way down to the shore. PV has authentic charm, great restaurants, shopping, a warm climate, and tons of things to see and do. Plus, each year during the winter, humpback whales come to Bandera Bay to mate and birth their young which is quite a sight to see. In addition to amazing beaches, there are also lovely rivers, waterfalls, and swimming holes in the area, too. Call Amazing Mexico at (866) 883-0573 to book your trip. The online travel agency has insider deals you can’t find anywhere else. Meanwhile, read below about the top natural attractions in Puerto Vallarta.

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Cuale River

For starters, although Puerto Vallarta is known for having miles of beautiful beaches, the area is also home to various rivers. For example, Cuale River is one of the seven rivers that originates in the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains. The Cuale River begins approximately 2,500 meters above sea level and runs through a small mining town called El Cuale continuing on a rugged path with deep ravines before it flows into the ocean in PV. Overall, the Cuale River is 40 kilometers in length and people love to go swimming in downtown Puerto Vallarta under the Malecon boardwalk bridge where the river meets the sea. The river is a natural division between the Old Town and El Centro neighborhoods in PV. Locals enjoy fishing and swimming in the river’s shallow waters to cool off. Plus, there are also a variety of bird species that inhabit the area, too.

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Mismaloya and El Eden

Secondly, El Eden is another top natural attraction to visit that is located south of Puerto Vallarta. The tropical location was also the location for filming of the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger action movie, Predator. Today, El Eden has a magical natural waterhole that is ideal for swimming. Located in PV’s south zone about half an hour south of downtown and just inland from Mismaloya Beach, El Edén’s natural swimming holes are fed by the Mismaloya river. Plus, the lush greenery of the jungle offers shade on top of sunny spots so everyone can enjoy the best of El Eden on a hot PV day. There is also an onsite restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Mexican dishes and cold drinks. Why not skip the beach for the day and explore the jungle and swimming hole at El Eden?

Yelapa

Next, if you want to get out of the hustle and bustle of crowds in PV for a day trip, you can take a water taxi to Yelapa. Yelapa is a laid-back coastal village that has bohemian vibes and a slower pace of life. To get there, visitors will need to take the bus to the town Boca de Tomatlan located half an hour south of PV, and then catch a water taxi. Reachable by boat, the town only has around 2000 full-time residents. The charming small town also has beautiful beaches, great restaurants, and a nice waterfall that you can hike to as well. One of the safest places to visit in Mexico because of its secluded location and friendly long-time residents, electricity didn’t even arrive in Yelapa until 2001. Today, many locals still continue to garden, farm, or fish to earn a living.

Cerro del Mono (Monkey Mountain)

Lastly, another top natural attraction in PV is located in the town of Higuera Blanca inland from Punta de Mita. The Monkey Mountain hike can be done with a local guide or it’s easy enough to follow if you want to check it out with friends on your own with a good map and some preparation. The hike only lasts about an hour or so to climb, but there are a few challenging sections along the way, especially near the top where rocks require a bit of bouldering. The path along the way weaves through jungle and has turns marked with arrows although you have to be aware so you don’t miss any turns. Once up top, hikers are rewarded with stunning 360° panoramic views of Banderas Bay. Make sure to start your hike early and bring water, a hat, and your camera to take stunning pictures up top, too.

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