Yelapa Mexico

From the peer on the south end of the Malecon, we found the water taxis offering rides to Yelapa. The ride was about 1 hour, with views of the coastal forests, villages and region the entire way, worth the trip already. They dropped us off on the main beach in Yelapa. From there to town is a short interesting trek. You walk the beach to the right, crossing a creek. It was calm but almost up to our waist. A bit beyond the creek, we found the stairs and cobblestone trail that takes people over a ridge and up the adjacent valley. You are now in Yelapa. To visit the waterfall, look for signs or just let instinct guide you up into the tropical deciduous forest. In less than a mile, you will be at the waterfall. It is about 30 feet high, with a pool for bathers at the base. The falls are nothing that great but it is a nice trek there. Be sure to visit the restrooms at the falls, a scramble up a hillside. It was entertaining watching tourists work so hard getting up only to find a nasty open air toilet at the top.

After a visit to the waterfall, spend some time walking around Yelapa. This little fishing village seemed authentic. The constant tourist walking through town must get old for the residents. Since we had our kids, it was easy mingling with local families. A few tables were out selling trinkets to tourists but that was about it.

Yelapa, Mexico

A day trip from Puero Vallarta