Adventure Travel in Mexico

Bowden Sarrett, one of our top Mexico travel specialists, has just returned from a fantastic stay at Capella Ixtapa Resort & Spa. While there, she had a blast rapelling and zip-lining--Read about it and see her great photos below!

In Puerto Vallarta, Mexico we did a full day excursion with Vallarta Adventures. We began our adventure in Nuevo Vallarta, where we boarded a boat. (There they have huge tanks and work with and train dolphins and I assume have regular shows and swim sessions.). We took the inflatable boat ride to a tiny village where we got in the back of a truck to ride up the mountain. Seat belts required! Finally at the top we were outfitted with climbing harnesses and helmits and applied lots of bug spray before we mounted surefooted mules for a slow ride to the summit. After a safety talk and an up close visit with a tarantula we descended by multiple zip lines over the trees and waterfalls and also did a little bit of rapelling which twice landed us in freezing cold water. The day involved a little bit of hiking and lots of fun and the reward at the end was chips and salsa before the ride down the mountain in that same old truck. They had cold beer for sale too! Below are more fun photos. This experience is a must for anyone wanting a bit of adventure while on vacation in Mexico!

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