Jorullo Bridge, a new tourist attraction in Puerto Vallarta

The city is constantly evolving and growing, offering new and cool ways to enjoy your stay in the area.

One of the most recent additions is the Jorullo Bridge (Puente Jorullo), which is part of Canopy River’s activities and tours.

They are an ecotourism resort 3 miles (15-20 minutes) outside Puerto Vallarta, offering many adventures that at the same time take care of the environment and natural resources that make PV a world-class tourist destination.

Jorullo Bridge is actually the longest suspension bridge in the world for vehicles, as mentioned, quite close to Puerto Vallarta in the Sierra Madre Occidental over the Cuale River, the same one that further downstream goes through the middle of the city. This large hanging structure was built in the course of 18 months in the Ejido El Jorullo, they started it off in November 2015. It’s 1550 ft long (470 meters) and hangs almost 500 ft (150 meters) above the Cuale River. When you cross, you are treated to some very spectacular panoramic views of the mountains, the valley below, and the river.

The actual tour consists of a very exciting trip called RZR (Racer), a type of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) for several people, running through trails, slopes, and streams in the jungle. In the end, you reach the bridge that hangs majestically above the green valley that surrounds the Cuale River below.

Onboard an ATV, you’ll explore trails in the Sierra Madre Occidental (Western Mother Sierra) and desert and sub-tropical rainforest ecosystems. You will also be able to experience the beautiful scenery from vantage points along the trail in the mountains.

For those who love water and swimming (you’ll want to refresh along the way, it’s hot, humid and dusty) there’s a 30 minute stop at the “El Salto” waterfall where you’ll enjoy crystal clear waters and a unique nature experience.

There’s a stop along the way for refreshments at the bar “El Mirador”. After that, the adventure continues with the most exciting part of the tour, the Jorullo Bridge and vertigo you may feel while crossing it.

The normal way to cross the bridge is on board the ATVs which is a very exciting experience even for those that enjoy more extreme adventure tourism; but if road vehicles are not for you, you can walk over in a more pleasant and relaxing way, on foot.

The only tour provider that takes you to El Jorullo is Canopy River, here are the great options you have for this great experience:

We will begin our tour by driving 45 minutes across the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains on board an ATV and crossing an area that perfectly combines subtropical ecosystems, you will also be able to observe the beautiful landscapes that surround the waterfall ”El Salto” and we will stop to enjoy its clear waters and capture great pictures.

Finally, we will head directly to the longest suspension bridge in Mexico, this is an experience you will never forget.

Full tour description

Dare to ride an RZR and discover unknown trails, in the stunning Sierra Madre. Admire the scenery from our mountains to the river canyon, where we’ll enjoy the waterfall “El Salto” and the wonders that nature has given us.

Starting our adventure once again driving direct to experience the most exciting part of this adventure, the longest hanging bridge in the world above the River Cuale.

Full tour description

We will welcome you to our adventure with a complimentary drink and safety briefing at the amazing tour site. Once ready, we hike deep into the mountains of the Sierra Madre Occidental, admiring the extensive flora and fauna of the area. Your local, expert guide will tell you all about the trees and animals that make these lush mountains their home.

We walk for an hour towards the Jorullo Bridge, from here we head to the El Salto Waterfall, where you can rest, or swim and cool off in its clear and flowing waters. Then, we will walk back and pass over the bridge a second time. The last stop is a look-out point where you will have wonderful views of the bridge and Banderas Bay, as well as the lush vegetation all around.

Full tour description

We will begin our journey driving for 45 minutes along a dirt road, crossing the western part of the mountain “Sierra Madre” on board an all-terrain vehicle and touring the desert transition zone and subtropical ecosystems, you can observe the beautiful landscapes that surround the waterfall ”El Salto“ and we will make a stop to enjoy its crystalline waters. We will begin our adventure again by driving directly to the most exciting experience of our tour, crossing the longest vehicular suspension bridge in the world above the Cuale River.

Feel the wind in your face and the butterflies in your stomach while flying at a maximum speed of 200 meters over the river, between the treetops, appreciating the majestic landscapes that surround CANOPY RIVER, a place where the adventure has only one name and the special guest is you. Ahh, I forgot … don’t say I didn’t tell you, we will close this adventure aboard a cute and flirty mule, very good for children!

Full tour description

Combine the excitement of our Polaris RZR 4×4 Off-Road Adventure with the aerial thrills of the River Canopy Tour. Fast and fun both on the ground and high above, this combo is safe and enjoyable for the whole family from 6 years old and up.

Drive your own 4-seat semi-automatic Polaris RZR from the center of Puerto Vallarta up into the foothills of the surrounding mountain range, called the Sierra Madre. We will pound through unnamed trails, obtaining fantastic panoramas of Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay beyond. We will stop at a seasonal waterfall where you can cool off with a swim in the pool below.

Fly tandem, upside down or like Superman across massive jungle-draped canyons on the longest and highest zip lines in Puerto Vallarta – the Rio Cuale Canopy Tour. The longest zip line is a whopping 1300 feet long and 600 feet high. Throw in a mule ride and a tequila tasting and you have an incredible day of adventure!

Full tour description

At the end of this exciting tour, you can wind down enjoying a Tequila tasting tour and also replenish your energy levels by having a fabulous meal with an excellent view of the green areas and the bridge, under the palapas of the Los Coapinoles restaurant within the Canopy River facilities, the restaurant offers Mexican and seafood dishes and on the weekends a buffet breakfast (not included in the tour price).

Jorullo Bridge is one of the new attractions in the Puerto Vallarta area, especially for those who want a unique adventure activity that is also in harmony with nature and prioritizes environmental protection too.

In order to fully enjoy the ride and tour, we recommend:

• Use comfortable clothes and shoes, bring good sunblock cream and sunglasses.
• Bring a swimsuit, towel and bug repellent.
• Vehicles are made for 4 people.
• Minimum driving age 18 years old with a valid driver’s license, the minimum age for the companions in the vehicle is 6 years old.
• This activity isn’t recommended for pregnant women.

At the end of this exciting tour, you can wind down enjoying a Tequila tasting tour and also replenish your energy levels by having a fabulous meal with an excellent view of the green areas and the bridge, under the palapas of the Los Coapinoles restaurant within the Canopy River facilities, the restaurant offers Mexican and seafood dishes and on the weekends a buffet breakfast (not included in the tour price).