We took a boat to the Marieta Islands off the coast of Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta, with a great tour company by the name of Punta Mita Expeditions. Terrific snorkeling and paddle boarding with really warm water. We saw all sorts of amazing fish and sea life. The topper was swimming through a cave to a hidden beach. There was another cave on the other side that was a lot narrower and much more water pressure. The tour guide and I went through it and that was quite an experience. Another cool aspect of the excursion was seeing the blue-footed booby bird. This bird has sky blue webbed feet and is unique to the area.

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Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding and Swimming at the Marieta Islands

We took a boat to the Marieta Islands off the coast of Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta, with a great tour company by the name of Punta Mita Expeditions. Terrific snorkeling and paddle boarding with really warm water. We saw all sorts of amazing fish and sea life. The topper was swimming through a cave to a hidden beach. There was another cave on the other side that was a lot narrower and much more water pressure. The tour guide and I went through it and that was quite an experience. Another cool aspect of the excursion was seeing the blue-footed booby bird. This bird has sky blue webbed feet and is unique to the area.

Marine Safari to the Marietas Islands

So amazing! Sail out to the Marietas for a marine safari. Snorkel, stand up paddle board, spend your day with dolphins and blue-footed boobies! This activity is part of a 3 day exclusive AFAR package with accommodations at St Regis Punta Mita, dates Oct 13 - 16, or Oct 21 - 24, in conjunction with the AFAR experience in Mexico City. Your package includes lodging, airport transfers, daily breakfast for 2 as well as this incredible Marine Safari. Relax in the Remede Spa - your package also includes a $100 credit for a spa treatment!

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