Mismaloya from the Puerto Vallarta cruise port

Beach30-40 minutes by taxi3-4 hours including the driveFits a typical call

A cove south of the city on Highway 200 where John Huston filmed The Night of the Iguana (1963). The film set's ruins still climb the hill on the south side, and Los Arcos is visible offshore. El Edén, across the highway, was a filming location for Predator.

Getting there from the ship

From
Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal
Travel time
30-40 minutes by taxi
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Puerto Vallarta taxi fares.
Cost
Free beach. Taxi from downtown about 150-200 pesos (2021). The orange south-coast bus is cheaper.
Time to allow
3-4 hours including the drive

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Puerto Vallarta call you have up to 5 h 50 min at Mismaloya, enough for a visit (allow 3-4 hours including the drive), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship docks
    Allow about 20 minutes to get off and through the terminal.
  2. 2
    9:00 am · At Mismaloya
    30-40 minutes by taxi from Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal.
  3. 3
    2:50 pm · Leave Mismaloya by
    That gets you back to the ship an hour before all aboard.
  4. 4
    4:30 pm · All aboard
    Typical for Puerto Vallarta; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

It is the farthest common stop by road, so leave Mismaloya at least 90 minutes before all aboard to allow for traffic through the city. Snorkel and paddleboard trips to Los Arcos start from the beach.

Puerto Vallarta cruise port: Mismaloya FAQ

How far is Mismaloya from the Puerto Vallarta cruise port?

From Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal it is 30-40 minutes by taxi.

How much does it cost to visit Mismaloya?

Free beach. Taxi from downtown about 150-200 pesos (2021). The orange south-coast bus is cheaper.

How much time do you need at Mismaloya?

Allow 3-4 hours including the drive. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Puerto Vallarta call you have up to 5 h 50 min at Mismaloya, enough for a visit (allow 3-4 hours including the drive), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Mismaloya on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 30-40 minutes by taxi from Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal. It is the farthest common stop by road, so leave Mismaloya at least 90 minutes before all aboard to allow for traffic through the city. Snorkel and paddleboard trips to Los Arcos start from the beach.

Tours that go to Mismaloya

Checked against a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm call with an hour's margin.

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More things to do near Mismaloya

All 12 places
  • Los Arcos Marine Park · Snorkeling · by tour boat, or 30-40 by car to the Mismaloya departure beach from the pier · 1.7 km from Mismaloya
  • Las Ánimas Beach · Beach · 15-25 minutes by taxi to Los Muertos pier, then about 25 by water taxi from the pier · 6.1 km from Mismaloya
  • Vallarta Botanical Garden · Nature · 50-70 minutes by taxi from the pier · 7.4 km from Mismaloya
  • Los Muertos Beach · Beach · 15-25 minutes by taxi from the pier · 9.3 km from Mismaloya