MEX-ECO TOURS

PV Botanical Gardens & Mayto

This itinerary may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances/delays.

Day 1: Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens
Departure to Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens (approximate transfer times: from Bucerias: 2 hours, Puerto Vallarta: 1 ½ hours, Melaque: 3 hours, Manzanillo: 4 hours). Stay with your guide for a tour of the Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens, or choose your own route and activities and enjoy at your own pace. Free time for lunch. Afternoon transfer to hotel (approximately 1 1/2 hours) for check-in at hotel and a visit to the Mayto Sea Turtle Conservation Program to learn about the work carried out to protect endangered species on this nesting beach.
Accommodation: Mayto

Day 2: Beaches of Cabo Corrientes: Mayto, Tehuamixtle and Villa del Mar
Breakfast, followed by transfer to Villa del Mar (approximately 20 minutes) for views of this immense stretch of beach which forms part of the Playon de Mismaloya Sanctuary, a 69 km stretch of beach covering the municipalities of Cabo Corrientes and Tomatlán, that is one of the most important nesting sites for sea turtles in Mexico. Mid-morning transfer to the small fishing village of Tehuamixtle (approximately 15 minutes) to enjoy free time to swim in this small bay and enjoy a seafood lunch. Return to hotel (approximately 10 minutes) for free time to relax and enjoy your surroundings.
Accommodation: Mayto

Day 3: El Tuito and return travel
Breakfast, followed by departure to the 16th Century town of El Tuito (approximately 1 ½ hours) to enjoy its quaint plaza and visit a community art gallery, selling unique pieces created by local artists. Free time for lunch. Afternoon return travel.