Majahuitas Beach
Majahuitas Beach
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Remote beach accessible only by boat, this is the perfect place to get away from it all.
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Jan R
2 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Friends
Our boat left late from the Marina to start. Once we arrived, they gave us no Information at all about what they wanted us to do. Apparently, we had assigned tables but didn't know until they tracked us down. Tiny beach area, they had 1 kayak and paddle board for the entire boat and you couldn't go far from the beach in the water. No snorkeling gear. Food was very expensive and service not great. Worst excursion I've ever been on. Couldn't wait for the boat to come get us and take us back to PV. Very loud music all day.
Written April 30, 2023
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Kathi H
Pea Ridge, AR22 contributions
Jan. 2023
We were able to snorkel with the fish, by jumping off the back of the boat! It was delightful being in the Pacific Ocean. The Vallarta Adventures Crewed by Pena were outstanding! Our safety and comfort were #1 to them by far.
Written January 25, 2023
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dragonjac7
Hinesville, GA47 contributions
Jun. 2022
Remote beach accessible only by boat. The sand does require shoes for the parts away from the beach. It was very fun and lovely place. The walk through the wilderness was exquisite also. They had free banana rides and all. Very fun.
Written December 21, 2022
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Lydia V
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Oct. 2022 • Friends
Pancho and his crew with Vallarta Adventures go above and beyond with their care and attention to everyone on board.
We were lucky enough to see whales on our trip! It was wonderful even though it was brief. The snorkeling at the national park/ bird sanctuary was so much fun and we got to see a lot of different species of fish. The island of Mahajuitas is stunning, and being able to paddle board and be in the water was such cool experience. The pictures that Josue took came out beautiful! So grateful to have such great pictures to remember such an amazing day.
The food/lunch and drinks are good too!
The place is magical but what really makes this such a great experience is the crew. You feel like family, so well taken care of. They go above and beyond to make sure you have a great experience. Will definitely send everyone to Pancho and his crew!!!
We were lucky enough to see whales on our trip! It was wonderful even though it was brief. The snorkeling at the national park/ bird sanctuary was so much fun and we got to see a lot of different species of fish. The island of Mahajuitas is stunning, and being able to paddle board and be in the water was such cool experience. The pictures that Josue took came out beautiful! So grateful to have such great pictures to remember such an amazing day.
The food/lunch and drinks are good too!
The place is magical but what really makes this such a great experience is the crew. You feel like family, so well taken care of. They go above and beyond to make sure you have a great experience. Will definitely send everyone to Pancho and his crew!!!
Written November 4, 2022
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Daniel G
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Oct. 2022 • Couples
The beach was beauitiful, and there is good snorkeling along the cliffs to the southwest. It had rained recently so the water clarity was only about 10 feet.
Water taxi ride from Boca de Tomatlan was fun, but be aware you have to jump from the boat bow onto the beach. In the afternoon the water taxi came by for us to flag down at the promised time (with a small ladder to reboard out of the shallows). I forgot to get the phone number of the service to request earlier pickup.
But Vallarta Adventure Tours has bought the beach club and made it exclusive to their tours, so you have to stay on the lower beach. You cannot rent chairs, buy food or drink, etc. There was only one other non-tour party on the beach (dropped by private boat). The club and water was frequently flooded with 100 person boat load tours.
Water taxi ride from Boca de Tomatlan was fun, but be aware you have to jump from the boat bow onto the beach. In the afternoon the water taxi came by for us to flag down at the promised time (with a small ladder to reboard out of the shallows). I forgot to get the phone number of the service to request earlier pickup.
But Vallarta Adventure Tours has bought the beach club and made it exclusive to their tours, so you have to stay on the lower beach. You cannot rent chairs, buy food or drink, etc. There was only one other non-tour party on the beach (dropped by private boat). The club and water was frequently flooded with 100 person boat load tours.
Written October 12, 2022
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Christopher P
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May 2022
Visited Majahuitas Beach twice during my trip to Puerto Vallarta, first on a Saturday for which we reserved a table at Majahuitas Beach Club, and second on the following Monday when visiting with the Luxury boat and snorkelling tour through Puerto Vallarta Adventures Tour company.
In regards to the beach itself it is on the smaller side but there aren't too many people there at one time anyways so you will have space to yourself. The sand can be a bit rough on your feet so bring shoes. The water was nice and not too wavy making swimming easy for everyone. Facilities (washrooms) are provided by the beach club there.
In regard to Majahuitas Beach Club which we visited on the Saturday, it was definitely a once in a lifetime experience for both good and bad reasons. The environment and vibe at the club was great! Food, drinks, music, were all excellent albeit a bit pricey. The challenging part came while traveling to and from the beach. We booked a "speed boat" through the club who outsources to Vallarta adventures to take us there and back (beach only accessible by boat). The ride there was very bumpy on the water especially because the only seats left on the boat when we got on were at the front. When returning at the end of the night it was very unorganized with a bunch of drunk people trying to get on boat, but thankfully we made it back okay. Overall I had a great time at the beach and beach club however next time I visit I will be getting a private boat to take my friends and I to and from the club.
In regards to the beach itself it is on the smaller side but there aren't too many people there at one time anyways so you will have space to yourself. The sand can be a bit rough on your feet so bring shoes. The water was nice and not too wavy making swimming easy for everyone. Facilities (washrooms) are provided by the beach club there.
In regard to Majahuitas Beach Club which we visited on the Saturday, it was definitely a once in a lifetime experience for both good and bad reasons. The environment and vibe at the club was great! Food, drinks, music, were all excellent albeit a bit pricey. The challenging part came while traveling to and from the beach. We booked a "speed boat" through the club who outsources to Vallarta adventures to take us there and back (beach only accessible by boat). The ride there was very bumpy on the water especially because the only seats left on the boat when we got on were at the front. When returning at the end of the night it was very unorganized with a bunch of drunk people trying to get on boat, but thankfully we made it back okay. Overall I had a great time at the beach and beach club however next time I visit I will be getting a private boat to take my friends and I to and from the club.
Written May 22, 2022
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rjlink
Rochester, NY41 contributions
Jan. 2022
This is not a review of the beach club. This is a review of going to Majahuitas beach by water taxi. I went solo from Puerto Vallarta. I probably should have just taken the water taxi that leaves from the Playa Los Muertos pier, which I've heard is 380 pesos round trip. I thought I would save a few pesos by taking the southbound bus down the coast highway to Boca de Tomatlán and catching the water taxi from there. Bus is 10 pesos each way, water taxi from Boca to Majahuitas was (I heard) 180 pesos round trip. Turned out to be 240 pesos. If you go to Boca to get the water taxi, expect to be baffled. There is no ticket office, no signage, no posted schedule or fees. Just go to the pier and ask for the next water taxi headed to Yelapa. Eventually a guy will get your money and get you on the boat. Make sure you tell them you're going to Majahuitas. The boat ride over is nice. It probably will make several stops at other little beach places before getting to Majahuitas. Maybe 30 minutes?
The first thing you need to know about Majahuitas beach is that the beach club takes up more than half the beach, leaving the public a small portion. The second thing you need to know is that there is no pier at Majahuitas, so the water taxi is going to get as close to shore as possible, but if you're like me, you're going to get soaked getting off the boat and then again climbing back into the boat. Seal up your phone and anything else you don't want getting wet in a waterproof bag. This is not an adventure for the mobility impaired. When I arrived, there were a couple small yachts anchored offshore with a bunch of guests making use of the beach club, which plays loud music. So your tranquil, isolated getaway? Forget it. The beach club basically owns this beach now.
I will say, however, that once the yachts left, the beach club was empty (maybe 3 in the afternoon), the music was turned off, and I was the only person on the entire beach. Me and this super friendly dog that came to lie down next to me. This was a Monday in high season. Another nice thing about Majahuitas beach is that there is plenty of shade if you want it. The sand is a little rough, sorry to say. Not too bad though. There are no facilities, no food, no water, no nothing (unless you're at the beach club), so bring everything you need with you.
The first thing you need to know about Majahuitas beach is that the beach club takes up more than half the beach, leaving the public a small portion. The second thing you need to know is that there is no pier at Majahuitas, so the water taxi is going to get as close to shore as possible, but if you're like me, you're going to get soaked getting off the boat and then again climbing back into the boat. Seal up your phone and anything else you don't want getting wet in a waterproof bag. This is not an adventure for the mobility impaired. When I arrived, there were a couple small yachts anchored offshore with a bunch of guests making use of the beach club, which plays loud music. So your tranquil, isolated getaway? Forget it. The beach club basically owns this beach now.
I will say, however, that once the yachts left, the beach club was empty (maybe 3 in the afternoon), the music was turned off, and I was the only person on the entire beach. Me and this super friendly dog that came to lie down next to me. This was a Monday in high season. Another nice thing about Majahuitas beach is that there is plenty of shade if you want it. The sand is a little rough, sorry to say. Not too bad though. There are no facilities, no food, no water, no nothing (unless you're at the beach club), so bring everything you need with you.
Written January 17, 2022
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Enrica B. A.
Italy92 contributions
Oct. 2021
If you are visiting Puerto Vallarta, this is a beach worth visiting, both for its natural beauty, both for the nice bar on the beach.
Written November 26, 2021
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TravellingFoodie
Miami, FL1,065 contributions
Apr. 2021 • Friends
I went past this one many time not knowing it exists.
This time we made a stop and I am glad we did. It was weekdays so only 2 other boats were present.
Beautiful, relaxing, clean. Just loved it.
We will be back
This time we made a stop and I am glad we did. It was weekdays so only 2 other boats were present.
Beautiful, relaxing, clean. Just loved it.
We will be back
Written April 23, 2021
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CAROL S
Barrie, Canada16 contributions
Feb. 2020
Great tour aboard a 700 ton Galleon. Left about 9:30 a.m. Had a nice breakfast below deck; best coffee. Sailed through the Bay as our “pirates” put on a show. Our server was always checking to see if we needed anything. We spent the afternoon at a secluded beach on the Majahuites Island where chairs and umbrellas were available for all. Drinks, snorkelling, kayaking and a ride on a “banana boat” were all included. The children were well entertained with games and a treasure hunt. Sailing back to the Marina we enjoyed a wonderful lunch of steak and lobster. There were many choices which included stuffed chicken, ribs, tuna steak and about three more options. Overall a trip worth taking especially for the children. Best service we have ever had.
Written February 12, 2020
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James T
Hibbing, MN
I've read reviews about there being jelly fish larvae in the water. We will be there in March - do we need to worry about getting stung?
Gene P
2 contributions
Can an experienced snorkeler tell me how what they think of the snorkeling in this spot and or recommend another.
Gene P
2 contributions
Can an experienced snorkeler tell me how what they think of the snorkeling in this spot and or recommend another.
Hola a todos, disculpen, alguien que me oriente en cómo llegar desde mi hotel (cerca a playa los muertos, puerto Vallarta) hasta playa majahuitas?
BethTravel53
Maple Ridge, Canada38 contributions
So wondering ... if you had to make a choice of snorkelling Los Arcos or Majhuitas ... which would you go with?
magallard
Svendborg, Denmark137 contributions
I scuba dived in Los Arcos and Yelapa, Los Arcos was by far the best place. Majahuitas seems to be a calmer version of Yelapa, but I might be wrong.
Paulin
Guanajuato, Mexico45 contributions
Como llego?? que precio tiene el transporte por persona para ir?
mauroivanARG
26 contributions
Puedes llegar contratando una excursión, la cual te incluye el transporte, comida y bebidas durante el viaje y alguna actividad como snorquel o Kayak. Se debe pagar a parte un impuesto en la terminal marítima. En mi caso el precio fue de mil pesos mexicanos y contrate la excursión directamente a través de mi hotel. Igualmente otra forma de llegar es pagando un taxi acuático, deberías averiguar ya que debe ser más económico!
maureen B
Winnipeg, Canada157 contributions
What tour company did you use for the Majahuitas trip. We have read very different types of reviews and were hoping to snorkel more than 20 min and also to use a kayak.
funwithdigby
Portland, OR38 contributions
We went with Valletta adventures. The boat ride from Pv was about an hour, then you spend most of the morning and through lunch snorkeling and if the weather and sea cooperate you can swim into the secret beach. They had kayaks and stand up paddle birds on the boat. They also have a yummy lunch and open bar and have music and dancing on the way back. It's super fun, but a long day on a boat. They have two places in Pv they pick up so depending on where your staying you're looking at 8-3. Other than the snorkeling etc you're on the boat. Another option, You can take the bus to punta mita and hire a panga (small boat, like a skiff) to buzz you over as it's super close, but not close enough to swim from the beach for 15-25 US dollars per person, but I'd set the expectation of time before you leave so everyone knows what they're getting. Some do and some don't have snorkel equipment. You can also rent kayaks and stand up paddle boards on the beach. But I think it's too far to try to kayak too from the shore. Have a great time either way!!!
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