Islas Marietas

Islas Marietas, a day-trip from Puerto Vallarta to an eco-jewel

The marine life both on the island and its surroundings is a genuine treasure; it’s also one of the top birdwatching destinations in all of Mexico.

If you thought you had seen everything there was to see and you still haven’t visited the Islas Marietas (Marietas Islands), the truth is, you haven’t seen anything yet!

These rocky formations are some of the shiniest jewels in Mexico’s Pacific Treasure. Created by underwater volcanoes, the islands were declared a National Protected Area of Mexico in 2005 and . . .