Los Arcos de Mismaloya: Snorkeling and Paddle Adventure

Discover Los Arcos: Paddleboard through rocky caves, snorkel with tropical fish, and explore a seabird sanctuary. Unmissable adventure awaits!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mismaloya Beach - The adventure begins at the meeting point, followed by a 20-minute drive to the south coast of Puerto Vallarta, heading towards the village of La Joya de Mismaloya, Jalisco. Upon arrival at Mismaloya Beach, the equipment is unloaded, and a theoretical lesson is conducted onshore. After providing all necessary gear and…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Stand up paddle
  • Lifejacket
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Photos
Additional Information

Los Arcos de Mismaloya is one of the most iconic spots in our bay, recognized as a nationally protected area, adding to its uniqueness. This seabird sanctuary and natural aquarium is perfect for swimming and snorkeling, offering an incredible array of tropical fish. Don’t miss the chance to paddle through its stunning rocky caves—an experience that makes this destination truly unforgettable!

Location
Paraguay 1290
Paraguay
Calle Paraguay 1290 Meet me on the corner just outside the restaurant barracuda we will give 15 min tolerance after the indicated hr, not arriving on time we will continue with the rest of the group out of respect
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Katie_k
Apr 9, 2026
Exercise and snorkel, so fun! - Fantastic! 1 mi paddle board and snorkel, be ready to work hard and leave everything behind in the truck. Wonderful guides, highly recommend!
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Katiekimball
Apr 9, 2026
Exercise+snorkel, yes please! - Fantastic! You definitely want to be physically active for this one because you paddleboard a full mile, no boat out to the snorkeling, but it's so much fun and Felix is a wonderful guide. Note that you need to be ready to leave everything in the truck because you really only have the paddle board to maybe secure a hat to or something while you snorkel. So much fun and definitely the way I'd want to snorkel in Vallarta again!
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Coastal60857613975
Apr 4, 2026
Empowering adventure - If you’re looking for a more personal experience with a bit of adventure, this is the snorkelling tour for you. You get to have some fun paddling to and from Los Arcos while still getting to see all the fish when you stop to snorkel. Being on paddle boards you get to access caves and areas that the bigger boats can’t. It’s a much more relaxed vibe without the constant drone of the motor of a boat. It’s a bit of a challenge, but you feel a sense of accomplishment when you’re done. Highly recommended!
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Tanya_l
Mar 21, 2026
Highlight of our trip! - Although our taxi driver was a bit nervous about dropping us off on some random street in the middle of town, everything turned out extraordianarily well! Felix was so relaxed and friendly and made the day really special! It was so much fun to paddle board to Los Arcos and then spend the morning snorkeling. We saw whales, turtles, all kinds of fish, birds and more. I highly recommend this tour!
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Mark
Mar 4, 2026
Best at his job - Felix is the best guide ever. Anything you need for an excursion he can look after. Or find someone who can. 🙂👍
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Erin_h
Feb 21, 2026
Felix was timely,... - Felix was timely, friendly and professional. We had a great time paddle boarding Los Arcos with him as our guide. Muchas gracias, Felix!
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Isai_c
Feb 16, 2026
Great experience, saw... - Great experience, saw many different and cool fish and the paddle boarding was pleasant. The water was also very warm.
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Annie_m
Feb 16, 2026
Perfect Paddleboard + Snorkel Day at Los Arcos - We had an absolute blast on our paddleboarding and snorkeling adventure! Felix was awesome — he picked up our group of six right at the meeting spot and took us to a gorgeous beach in Mismaloya. We had so much fun paddling out to Los Arcos, and then jumping in to snorkel around. We even spotted a beautiful stingray! Would absolutely recommend, and we’d 100% do it again next time.
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Stevie_n
Feb 5, 2026
Great experience - Felix picked us up right on time at the google maps location. After a quick drive we unloaded the boards and got in the water! Felix made sure everyone felt comfortable using the paddle board and knew the best spots to stop along the way. For the snorkeling experience I saw many fish, and we also saw some whales while we were out. I recommend this experience, it was a lot of fun!
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Sara_p
Feb 5, 2026
Time difference between boat and land - You better watch the time of your ship and the time of Mexico pvr…. Lost out on $200 dollar excursion …….
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up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).