If you thought that a city as touristy as Puerto Vallarta couldn’t have its own private piece of heaven, you were wrong. Playa Colomitos is known for being one of Mexico’s tiniest beaches and also one of the prettiest!

You can get here either hiking along the coast towards Las Animas or by panga, which are little local boats that transport locals and tourists around.

Both the trailhead and boats are found in Boca de Tomatlan, the town that serves as a base for all the beaches south of Puerto Vallarta along Banderas Bay.

The best way to get here is to be adventurous and hike from Boca. It’s not that hard, and the views along the coastline are stunning. After about an hour, you’ll encounter Colomitos which is tucked in a small cove – you won’t believe how beautiful it is once you see the emerald green water here!

The water is calm and serene – it’s the perfect place to pack a picnic and chill out for the day. There aren’t any amenities here, so be prepared when you come and enjoy this little wonder of nature.