Hotel Casa Iguana Mismaloya

Explore the Boca de Mismaloya, a small bay south of Puerto Vallarta, with this easy and fun route. You will pass the luxury hotel the Barceló, and you will walk along the soft sands of the beach where you could stop for a massage, a cold drink, or to hire a boat tour. You continue along Punta Mismaloya, where you will find the ruins of the set of the movie "Night of the Iguana" that was filmed here in 1963 with Hollywood stars such as John Huston, Ava Gardner, Richard Burton and Deborah Kerr.

This beautiful route in the jungle of Jalisco has gorgeous views and many opportunities to observe flora and fauna. The trail begins at the Church of Mismaloya and will take you through the Parque El Edén de Mismaloya. You should start early because the weather here is quite hot, and you must also bring plenty of water. The trail is not well marked, so it is recommended that you download the map before starting. You will cross streams along your way, and the path can be very overgrown, so...

This trail is challenging for a variety of reasons: it's not well marked, it can be a bit overgrown, and the elevation gain is considerable, but it's totally worth it and a "must do" in the Puerto Vallarta area for lovers of adventure. It is absolutely necessary that you bring a minimum of 3 liters of water for each person, snacks for energy, good footwear, and that you download the map so that you have it without a cell signal before you attempt the route. It is suggested that you start...

This beautiful route with beautiful views of the Puerto Vallarta jungle is located in the El Edén de Mismaloya Park. The dense vegetation of the Jalisco jungle provides you with long stretches of shade, making the walk cooler and more bearable on hot days. The elevation gain is considerable which makes this hike challenging. From the viewpoints you can appreciate the impressive views of the sea and the beautiful rolling hills, to the Cascadas de Mismaloya below. The approach to the start of...