HIDDEN BEACH

The Marietas Islands are situated near Punta Mita, Mexico's Nayarit state. A 20-minute boat ride from el Anclote in the little fishing village of Punta Mita.

The best time to visit the Marietas Islands is from November to March if you want to enjoy fantastic weather and good visibility. You can also observe a lot of whales traveling north at this time of year.

Since you may already observe whales when traveling to Islas Marietas by boat, you don't even need to pay for a whale-watching cruise!

You must reserve this excursion in advance because there is a daily cap of 116 guests to the secluded beach.

As the boat must dock a little further away, you must swim (while wearing a life vest) from the boat to reach the secret beach. Depending on the features of your Marietas Islands tour, snorkeling equipment and perhaps flippers will be offered.

The Marietas Islands in Mexico are home to numerous species, including the blue-footed booby and the red-billed tropicbird. You may observe dolphins and whales during the season (November to March) without taking any additional tours.

Although Punta Mita is a fishing hamlet, the Marietas Islands are a legally protected region, thus hunting and fishing are not permitted there. Orcas, sharks, manta rays, and turtles are some of the other animals you might observe.

Professional bird watchers travel to the Marietas for intense birding expeditions since the islands are home to more than 80 different species of birds.