Good day!
We have never snorkeled in Puerto Vallarta and would like to this time. Any recommedations??
Thanks and I wish I had found this site earlier!!
Julie
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We usually go in Nov. and have really enjoyed snorkeling at the Marietas Islands. It's not world class but still, plenty of colorful tropical fish and maybe a sea turtle or 2. Los Arcos is the other most popular place. We went there once but it was no where near as good as the islands. The 2 tour operators we have gone with were Vallarta Adventures and Geronimo. Geronimo is a 40' catamaran, much quieter and more laid back. Vallarta Adventures uses a double Decker and more of a party atmosphere, but the crew members are very knowledgeable about the area and what you will see under water. Both very recommended. You can book tours through this site. Hope you have a great time.
snorkeling
Thanks David, I'll make note of those...appreciate your help!
man, I am excited!!! whoohoo 2 more days til PV!
man, I am excited!!! whoohoo 2 more days til PV!
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Depends on time of year
Snorkeling isn't good during the summer so check with the operators or others to find out when you shouldn't try snorkeling in PV.
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Los Arcos is a good area too for snorkelig, just is better if you go early!
Is Geronmio this site:
http://www.puertovallarta.net/tours/tou ... item&id=83
http://www.puertovallarta.net/tours/tou ... item&id=83
davilin wrote:We usually go in Nov. and have really enjoyed snorkeling at the Marietas Islands. It's not world class but still, plenty of colorful tropical fish and maybe a sea turtle or 2. Los Arcos is the other most popular place. We went there once but it was no where near as good as the islands. The 2 tour operators we have gone with were Vallarta Adventures and Geronimo. Geronimo is a 40' catamaran, much quieter and more laid back. Vallarta Adventures uses a double Decker and more of a party atmosphere, but the crew members are very knowledgeable about the area and what you will see under water. Both very recommended. You can book tours through this site. Hope you have a great time.
south beaches
Besides taking a snorkeling trip -- are the south beaches the best for snorkeling.
I just read where the south beaches are clearer during the summer as rewer rivers empty into the bay.
I just read where the south beaches are clearer during the summer as rewer rivers empty into the bay.
I orefer the south beaches for a couple of reasons:
There are more locations/options on the South beaches.
They are in the bay and not out at the mouth to open ocean.
You never know until you take the 25 mile hour boat ride out to the Marietta's what the water conditions will be like.
Anywhere around any of the rivers during rainy season can be murky as the mud, leaves, etc, was into the ocean from the force of the rivers that run for hundreds of miles into the bay. Remember it can be clear and hot in PV and raining up in the mountains, so the rivers water can still be running into the bay on a clear day in PV.
Those are my reasons and most of our customers prefer to go South.
There are more locations/options on the South beaches.
They are in the bay and not out at the mouth to open ocean.
You never know until you take the 25 mile hour boat ride out to the Marietta's what the water conditions will be like.
Anywhere around any of the rivers during rainy season can be murky as the mud, leaves, etc, was into the ocean from the force of the rivers that run for hundreds of miles into the bay. Remember it can be clear and hot in PV and raining up in the mountains, so the rivers water can still be running into the bay on a clear day in PV.
Those are my reasons and most of our customers prefer to go South.
