SNORKELING TOURS IN SAYULITA
Perfect for Anyone who loves the marine world
The Marietas Islands are a beautiful marine protected area and UNESCO underwater reserve boasting healthy coral and a variety of reef fish.
$79 USD entrance fee included
aprox $1.580 MX
KEY INFO
Here's what you need to know
2 stops at different sites
08:30 meeting time
return around 15:00
transport to/from Sayulita
light lunch + refreshments
OVERVIEW
Islas Marietas are a marine park and UNESCO site with an extraordinary story.
The Marietas islands are a small group of volcanic islands in the Banderas bay. Never inhabited, these islands were originally used as a military testing zone, and were periodically by the Mexican army with weapons and bombs.
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In the late 1960s, scuba diver Jacques Cousteau led an international drive to protect the Marietas islands and ban military activity in the area. Thanks to their efforts, all human activity on the islands was banned and they are now protected by the Mexican government and UNESCO.
SNORKELING
Snorkeling the Marietas gives you the chance to see healthy coral and beautiful reef fish.
The Marietas are known for their variety of wildlife, both above land and under the water. The islands themselves are home to many endangered bird species, such as the blue footed booby - only found elsewhere in the Galapagos and the Sea of Cortez.
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As volcanic islands, the Marietas provide interesting rock formations and are home to angel fish, puffer fish, trumpets, trunk fish and more. Whilst you're there, you should definitely check out the hidden beach!
THE TRIP
Here's how it's going to work
CHECK IN
Arrive at 8:30am at our office in Sayulita.
We'll get you fitted with all the equipment you need then drive you 30 minutes to La Cruz Marina where our boat is moored.
Carretera Higuera Blanca 15, Local F, Colonia Cucola, Sayulita, Nayarit, México.
BOAT RIDE
It's a 30 minute boat ride on our comfortable 30 ft boat with 150hp engines and sofa seating.
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This is the perfect opportunity to see whales (December to March) and sometimes dolphins.
SNORKELING
We'll stop twice to snorkel on two different sides of the island with some time to relax in between.
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We'll provide you a light lunch and refreshments while you chat about what you saw!
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We'll get you back to Sayulita at around 15:00.
EXTRA INFORMATION
Included
Full snorkel equipment
Light lunch + soft drinks
Experienced dive guide
Transportation to/from Sayulita
Excluded
Photography
Entrance fee to national park (200 pesos cash)
Trip to the hidden beach
Tips to boat crew
