Waterfall in the jungle of Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

water taxi
bus ride
Photos

Lunch
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

C. Constitución 383, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
we meet outside the convenience store OXXO

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:30 am

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Frances_S

Our guide, Isaac, was very knowledgeable and friendly. The trip was perfectly timed, with great snack and lunch spots. The waterfall was also amazing, and we had a lovely time swimming, walking in the town, and visiting the beach.

Reviews

4.6

based on 28 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Fun adventure

John_W, Feb 2026

About 40 min bus ride, 15 min boat ride and a easy 1 mile walk to a lovely water fall where you can swim. Then had lunch on the beach it was a fun adventurous day.

Waterfall hike

Christine_M, Dec 2025

Our waterfall hike was amazing!! We had a great time with our guide Carlos , he was really great. We would definitely recommend this !!

Tour guide never showed up and no cancellation notice was given by the tour operator

Doina_B, Aug 2025

I was scheduled to have this tour on August 04th, but the tour guide never showed up to the meeting point. I also had no cancellation notice in my email or text from the tour operator . I texted the tour operator through Viator app, but nobody was replying . First, about the meeting point ( the address was vague , lucky me that the Uber driver realized by looking at the map I showed him on Viator app where the place was . I also knew it, as I left from another tour from the same location the week before ) , then 25-30 min after the tour was supposed to start ( but no tour guide in sight ). The other guides leading other tours told me that one of the guys that I did a tour with a few days prior will be doing it, but when he showed up ( 30 min later than when my tour was scheduled to leave), he told me that my tour was with a different company and it was at a different time . He was very kind and called my tour company for me, but he was told that “ my tour does not show in their system “. While he was on the phone with Carlos , from my tour company, I contacted Viator to inform them about the situation. Viator responded immediately and asked if I was at the meeting point on time . Not only that I was, I actually had ( and sent them ) a timestamped photo that showed my arrival time to the meeting point . Then they asked if I indeed had a reservation . I sent them a screenshot of my confirmation . At the same time I got a message from Carlos , telling me that the tour will not take place, as it rained a lot last night and we cannot hike to the waterfall . Viator was also messaging me on Whatapp at the same time . They proposed I go on a free tour to a different waterfall at 10,30 am and also to refund me for my original tour . I decided to go, as I was already there , spent money on Uber etc . That evening I also received a couple messages from the tour operator rep, Carlos , who apologized for the misunderstanding . The next morning I had the original tour refunded to my credit card . In the end it was a nice day , but it would have been nice for the tour operator to have sent some kind of a cancellation notice before the tour was about to start , as this is what professionals are supposed to do . Not to mention that I speak Spanish and I understood everything he was telling Juan , the guide that called him to inquire about my tour. My advice ? Change the tour name to “ waterfall hike and Quimixto Pueblo tour “, so it avoids misunderstandings and also amend the meeting address to read Constitucion 363 , in front of OXXO , instead of the name of a street .lime the Uber driver said “ Badillo Padillo is a very long street “.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Hi Doina, Thank you again for your feedback. I’d like to clarify the meeting-point concern you raised. In your review you mentioned the address was vague, but you also noted that your Uber driver found the exact spot using the map we provide in the Viator app, and that you recognized the same meeting point from a tour the week before. That tells us our map pin/landmark were accurate, however, our written directions clearly needed to match that map more precisely. That part is on us, and we’ve already updated the listing. Regarding the tour itself: We did experience a mix-up assigning guides that morning causing delays on the tour, but our guide Juan was on site that morning. The reason for the switch of the tour was an overnight rain that caused damage on the original hiking trail, and for safety reasons the community that maintains the trail asked operators not to use it that morning. Because these REMOTE routes are maintained by locals and neighbors—not the city—closures can happen quickly during the rainy season, and it can take time to verify conditions early in the day. We are working to have a faster response from the remote town for an overall better experience. As soon as we confirmed the closure, we offered two options: join the alternate waterfall at 10:30 am or receive a full refund. You chose the alternate tour, and we also refunded the original experience in full. We’re grateful you still chose to go with us that day, and we appreciate the opportunity to improve. If you’re open to updating your review to reflect the weather-related route change (rather than a no-show), it would help future travelers understand what happened. We suggest the following title: “Trail closed after storms; operator hosted a different tour for free and refunded original” —Carlos, Discovering Puerto Vallarta

Our guide, Isaac, was...

Frances_S, Jun 2025

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thanks for the amazing review! Isaac will be so happy you enjoyed the perfectly timed day, the food stops, and the waterfall. We loved showing you around. See you next time!

A wonderful way to spend a day.

Karen_W, Feb 2025

This Puerto Vallarta trip was such a wonderful way to spend the day! From getting a local bus to the first destination to the boat ride to the beautiful fishing village to the walk to the waterfall and back, it was all beautiful and relaxing and educational. Isaac was a wonderful host and provided lots of interesting insights. Having the opportunity to sit on the beach in Quimixto at the end of the day was one of the best parts of our trip as it was beautiful yet quiet compared to everywhere we else we went during our time in and around Puerto Vallarta.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

So happy you loved the bus-to-boat-to-waterfall journey and the calm of Quimixto, Isaac will be delighted his insights added to the day. Thanks for spending it with us!

Really enjoyed our guide...

Stella_B, Dec 2024

Really enjoyed our guide Isaac. We took a water taxi and we did an easy hike to the waterfall. The water was refreshing and we were able to purchase beverages there that help keep the place that supplies refreshments in business. Floods have destroyed it numerous times over the years. We had lunch on the beach on the hike back and watched Isaac do a little surfing. He knew some of the surfers so we encouraged him to get out there while we took videos. It was a lot of fun!

Response from Host, Feb 2025

We’re so pleased you enjoyed your tour with us! Thank you for your kind words, and we look forward to showing you more great destinations next time!

Anthony made this day magical!!

Megan_B, Nov 2024

This was by far the most magical day!! Anthony was a literal gem, and provided so much information about the local areas!! The waterfalls were beautiful and the hike was lovely. It was paved however there are some inclines, so while an easy hike, maybe if you have mobility issues utilize the ATV or horse options!! The restaurant on the beach was beyond brilliant!! The mango sauce with the coconut shrimp was aces!!!

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Your feedback means the world to us! Thank you for leaving such a thoughtful review. We’re thrilled you had an unforgettable experience!

Recommended!

Crystal_K, Mar 2024

Isaac our guide was great! Easy hike and beautiful waterfall with a nice ending at a wonderful restaurant!

Response from Host, Feb 2025

hank you so much for your positive review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the tour and we hope to have you back soon!

Vacation Highlight with our tour guide, Issac.

Judy_R, Feb 2024

This tour was definitely a highlight of my vacation. Our guide Isaac was fabulous. The boat ride was so fun, the hike was beautiful, and the waterfall was spectacular. It was great to meet some locals.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Judy we are very happy to know that you had a great time in one of our hiking tours and that Issac did a good job guiding and showing you the area. See you guys on the next adventure, take care!

Great Day!!!!

Jerry_F, Feb 2024

Isaac is a wonderful guide. We had a great hike, fab lunch, lots of history of quimixto and chatted with some beautiful cats, dogs and horses. Absolutely recommend Isaac!!!!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Jerry thank you for your joining us in this hiking tour to Quimixto waterfall. I´m happy to know that you had a great time an that Issac took good care of you guys. See you on the next adventure, take care!

Overall an excellent experience and our guide Isaac was awesome!

tissues1102, Dec 2023

The excursion started at 9:30am at the meeting point and we got back to the meeting point at around 4:30pm so the duration of the entire thing was about 7 hours. Brief overview of how it goes, you get to the meeting point in front of an Oxxo and your guide for the day will meet you there. Then, you get on a local bus together that takes you to a place called Boca de Tomatlan. From there, your guide will arrange for a water taxi to take you on a short speedboat ride (about 15 min) to Quimixto. From there, you walk through the small town and then start your hike. The hike itself was about 30 -45 min depending on your pace. My mom is a bit older and Isaac was very kind in keeping a slow pace and waiting whenver she needed a break. The trail is easy to walk on and not rocky at all with intermittent parts of moderate incline. You can also opt to ride a horse there and back for 200 pesos, also to be aware of, if you decide to get a horse just on the way down, it is the same price. Towards the end, you do have to take off your shoes to cross a creek so be prepared to get your feet wet. The destination has a gorgeous medium sized waterfall that you can swim in. There is also a rope along the rocky cliff that you can climb to cliff jump into the pool. There is a family that lives there and has set up tables and chairs for you to sit and enjoy the scene and the unsaid courtesy is to just order a drink while you're there. After some time, we hiked back down and got back into a water taxi and they took us to Las Animas which is a beach. We ate at a restaurant there and after eating, we made our way back to the meeting point. Our guide Isaac was on time, incredibly friendly, and taught us about the locals. He was extremely accomodating with us, especially since my mom has bad knees and struggled a bit on the hike. Overall, I would recommend this excursion and felt like it was well worth the money.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

We are thrilled that you had a great time! Thank you for sharing your experience. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon!

Rock climbing

RobertT_Z, Jul 2023

This was a very intense hike unlike how they described this. You walked through branches and huge rocks and had to climb over very wet paths. The boat ride was non existent. I had such a hard time climbing these huge rocks and tree branches that I refused to go any further & had to have the guide help me back to the road to get a taxi back to my hotel. It was very scary & unsafe to me. This is not a safe hike to do.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Robert, thank you for sharing your experience, and I’m sorry the hike felt unsafe for you. For clarity to future guests: The day before your tour a strong storm made the usual route and boat segment unsafe, so we brief the group at check-in with two alternatives, 1. too get a refund or 2. rerouted to a different waterfall for safety and we also give a brief of the intensity, challenges, and expectations of the alternate tour ( is a hiking experience on uneven, rocky, and at times wet terrain, especially during the July rainy season) and you agreed with this second option. Our listing outlines fitness and health guidelines, and we recommend that guests with recent knee/back issues or mobility concerns choose a private tour or a gentler alternative. When you decided not to continue, our guide escorted you back to the road and helped arrange a taxi. As agreed, we processed a refund the same day. We take safety and clear expectations seriously and will keep strengthening our pre-tour briefings. If you visit Puerto Vallarta again, we’d be happy to suggest easier, flatter options, or boat-only sightseeing when conditions allow.

Great guide

Reaz_H, Jan 2023

Great guide. The waterfall is rather small but still worth it. I loved it. I think for someone who loves the nature, it's perfect.

Experience the Wonderful Quimixto Fall Hike!

Dilli_R, Dec 2022

The Waterfall and the hike to the falls was the best part of the trip. The path was nice to trek, it was not difficult to walk. A total distance of 1.5 miles. Our guide Rocco was very informative and helpful. There are mules to ride to the falls if you would prefer. The boat ride to Quimixto was also wonderful. Watching the qauint villages and the beautiful beaches was exciting. We ate freshly prepared seafood on the beach and drank coconut water. It was a memorable experience!