{"id":1478,"date":"2017-05-25T17:07:19","date_gmt":"2017-05-25T22:07:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/?p=1478"},"modified":"2017-05-31T17:51:49","modified_gmt":"2017-05-31T22:51:49","slug":"puerto-vallartas-south-shore-beaches-visit-boat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/experiences\/puerto-vallartas-south-shore-beaches-visit-boat","title":{"rendered":"Puerto Vallarta\u2019s South Shore Beaches to Visit by Boat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you live in paradise, everyday will present more and more opportunities for you to enjoy your surroundings; even more so when you become an owner of Garza Blanca real estate in Puerto Vallarta. You can be sure that your freetime will be spent creating unforgettable memories in Banderas Bay.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>South Shore Beaches to Visit by Boat<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The small beach towns like Las Animas, Quimixto and Yelapa are charming places to visit and are convenient to reach when you live on the Garza Blanca Preserve as Boca de Tomatl\u00e1n, the town where you can take a watertaxi to these beaches, is just ten minutes away.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at these popular beauty-spots that you can visit on the southern shore of Puerto Vallarta.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Las Animas<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The nearest of the three beauty-spots is the family friendly Las Animas beach. Here you will find a number of great lunch options, including fresh oysters and the catch of the day, plus several outdoor fun activities can be had anytime of the day. Indulge in simple luxuries, relaxing beneath the shade of its many palapas or taking a swim in the calm waters. You can reach Las Animas from Boca de Tomatl\u00e1n, either by water taxi or by walking along a fabulous coastal trail (about an hour and a half hike).<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"http:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/las-animas.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1481\" src=\"http:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/las-animas.jpg\" alt=\"las animas\" width=\"1200\" height=\"705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/las-animas.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/las-animas-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/las-animas-768x451.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/las-animas-1024x602.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Quimixto <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to enjoy a near-virgin beach, head further south to the beautiful Quimixto town. This beach is unspoiled with fewer touristic facilities. You will need to take a beach towel and a picnic as there only limited services here, which is part of its charm and appeal. It boasts of natural wonders brought by the sea and the nearby mountains. Great winds are suitable for water sports like surfing and windsurfing, and you will see many locals come here to enjoy these unique conditions. It also features a beautiful waterfall which you can reach by following a tropical trail either by foot or on horseback. Arrive to Quimixto by water taxi or private yacht.<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"http:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/quimixto.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1485\" src=\"http:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/quimixto.jpg\" alt=\"Quimixto\" width=\"1200\" height=\"766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/quimixto.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/quimixto-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/quimixto-768x490.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/quimixto-1024x654.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Yelapa<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Yelapa is considered is one of the most beautiful locations on the south shore for a visit. This quaint fishing town retains its old-world Mexican charm, having only recently been connected to the grid to enjoy modern electrical comforts. You will find all types of accommodations idea for an overnight stay or weekend getaway, including bungalows, rented houses, camping and small boutique hotels. You can engage in everyday enjoyable things like taking short walks on its sandy beach, kayaking on its gentle waters, eating delicacies sold by ambulant vendors or basking under the warm rays of the afternoon sun. One thing you must try is to taste the local liquors like mescal and raicilla. You can only arrive here by boat, so head to Boca de Tomatl\u00e1n to hop on a water taxi or charter a private boat.<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"http:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/yelapa.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1482\" src=\"http:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/yelapa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/yelapa.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/yelapa-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/yelapa-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/yelapa-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/yelapa-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Living in Puerto Vallarta has so many benefits, giving you time to explore different experiences each and every day. There is always more to discover on Banderas Bay!<\/p>\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you live in paradise, everyday will present more and more opportunities for you to enjoy your surroundings; even more so when you become an owner of Garza Blanca real estate in Puerto Vallarta. You can be sure that your freetime will be spent creating unforgettable memories in Banderas Bay. South Shore Beaches to Visit by Boat The small beach towns like Las Animas, Quimixto and Yelapa are charming places to visit and are convenient to reach when you live on the Garza Blanca Preserve as Boca de Tomatl\u00e1n, the town where you can take a watertaxi to these beaches, is just ten minutes away. Let\u2019s take a look at these popular beauty-spots that you can visit on the southern shore of Puerto Vallarta. Las Animas The nearest of the three beauty-spots is the family friendly Las Animas beach. Here you will find a number of great lunch options, including fresh oysters and the catch of the day, plus several outdoor fun activities can be had anytime of the day. 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