There is no doubt that Mexico is home to one of the most beautiful unspoiled beaches on the North American continent, and one of them is the hidden gem of Puerto Vallarta, the tiny and beautiful beach of Yalapa.
Luckily, the aggressive tourist groups stay away from this paradise on Earth, and if you still haven't heard of it, that's a positive sign. An authentic beach town, Yalapa offers so many stunning landscapes, affordable seafood, and calm waters.
Without chain restaurants, hotels, and exclusive bars, Yalapa is one of the most well-kept secrets among travelers who come here to enjoy the peace of a paradise beach with the best pies in the area. With flavors varying from strawberry to coconut, you can sweeten up your day under the sun for only $2.
Only accessible by boat, Yalapa is everything but a crowded tourist spot, and to be honest much better than Puerto Vallarta. When you get enough sun, you can take a stroll in the jungle that extends behind the town and explore your way through some of the most exotic trees that you've ever seen.
After that, you can visit Isabel Beach where you'll find even fewer people than on Yalapa main beach, and watch the bioluminescent plankton at night.
Off the shore of Yalapa, you can take a boat tour to Marieta Islands, a known sanctuary of blue-footed boobie and other bird species. Here you can also find the spectacular Hidden Beach, which is not so hidden anymore due to tour-operator invasions.
Whale watching is another thing in Yalapa that will take your breath away, so prepare your camera.
Exotic jungle flowers, cascades, lonely beaches, great swimming, delicious food, friendly locals, whales, iguanas, and mind-blowing accommodation is what Yalapa has to offer. If you are ready for a different beach experience, then add this spot to your bucket list.
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