The 6 Waterfall Hikes in Mexico That Earn Their Price

1.Los Cabos: Hiking at the Fox Canyon with Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $165Our pick

Leave Los Cabos for Fox Canyon, where guides such as Luis, Hugo, Maury, and Marco lead you over rocky desert trails to waterfalls, pools, and natural water slides. Swim if you wish, then enjoy tacos or quesadillas in Miraflores before stopping at the Tropic of Cancer.

“This view was spectacular!!! Our tour guide, Hugo, was wonderful! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and knew when to be involved and when to give us space. Visiting this waterfall was the highlight of our trip!! We WILL be back!!”

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2.4-Hour Jungle Hike and Waterfall Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $35

Join a small English-speaking group with guides such as Juan, Alex, or Diego for a four-hour jungle hike from Puerto Vallarta. Ride public transport, cross shallow streams, learn about local plants and wildlife, swim beneath Palo Maria Falls, and climb to a bay lookout.

“The hike was amazing and my adult kids had a great time! However, this hike is NOT for someone with any knee issues. The guide is there to get you through the trail and to the waterfall, but not through the terrain. If it was not for my son, I would have not have made it through all the rocks we had to climb”

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3.4-Hour Jungle Hike and Waterfall Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 163 reviews · 4 hours · from $30Best value

Meet your English or Spanish speaking guide near the OXXO, ride a local bus south, then follow a rocky river trail through Puerto Vallarta’s tropical forest. Guides such as Juan, Alex, Diego, and Rocco point out plants and wildlife before you swim at a waterfall and choose a steeper route to higher falls and a bay lookout.

“Well worth the money. Rocco was a very informative guide, with a wide knowledge of the area, plants, and wildlife. The hike wasn’t difficult for anybody able bodied. A bit rocky and stepping across stones to get across the river. We had elder aged people and younger and everyone made it through just fine. The water was refreshing, the cliff jumping was fun and the waterfall was lovely. Highly recommend for a nice morning into early afternoon.”

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4.Hidden Waterfalls Hiking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $180

Leave Cabo for the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains on a private hike led by Carlos or Max. Expect rocky trails, natural pools, a waterfall swim, desert back roads, a craft ice cream stop, and optional lunch at a family-run Mexican restaurant. The route can be adjusted to your group’s ability.

“Carlos at The Max Company was an incredible guide! He made the whole experience so much fun. Highly recommend!”

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5.Las Ánimas to Quimixto Waterfall Half-Day Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $171

Leave Puerto Vallarta by private vehicle and water taxi, then hike from Las Ánimas along Banderas Bay to Quimixto. After a short village stop, walk about 25 minutes to Cascada de Quimixto for swimming, refreshments, fruit, snacks, lunch, and soda. English service is provided.

“Was an absolute AWESOME experience. The guide was so personable, educational and we had a wonderful time. Not a negative comment at all. Would highly recommend this”

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6.Mismaloya Waterfalls and Mountain Hike. Full-Day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $145

Meet guide Curiel in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica for an eight-hour Sierra Madre outing. After breakfast in Mismaloya, hike dirt trails to three waterfalls, natural pools, river views, birds, plants, and plenty of time for photos and swimming.

“This was so much fun, we had the time of our life. Curiel is such a great person, very knowledgeable, we learned so much about nature, birds, insects, animals. We felt extremely safe from start to finish. My personal recommendation is to wear hiking shoes, the right shoes will make a big difference. The Waterfalls are breathtaking. A most do activity and most do it with Curiel @curielxperience. Great human, super fun!!! Ps. The breakfast was delicious 😋”

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