Marieta Island is located in Mexico at the mouth of the Bahia de Banderas Bay. This is one of the most amazing places on the planet for its beauty. Its main attraction is Playa de Amor or the Hidden Beach of Love. Ideal for couples seeking privacy and romance, this crystal clear natural pool has been formed in the cave. We will tell you: how this beautiful place appeared, how to get there and what entertainments await you there.
Interesting facts about the hidden beach in Mexico
For a long time, the archipelago was uninhabited. Numerous populations of Sula Leucogaster penguins have always lived here, about a hundred species of aquatic and underwater birds nested, but people have not yet mastered the amazing greenery of the islands. Because of this, at the beginning of the 20th century, the Mexican government decided to conduct military tests on the archipelago. The war had not yet begun, but here the art of controlled bombing was being honed.
Imagine that the unspoiled beauty of the islands with blossoming vegetation and waters so shining in the sun was disturbed by bombs that were dropped one after another from planes. Because of this, huge pits appeared on the formerly wild in its beauty island, testifying to such a gross human intervention in nature.
Surprisingly, it was these barbaric methods of destruction that helped create one of the most beautiful and romantic places on the planet - the Beach of Love or the Hidden Beach. An important role in the preservation of this unique place was played by the famous explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau, who noted the many unique species of birds and aquatic life for which the Marietta Islands are home.
Why was the Beach of Love named that way?
When we hear about the Hidden Beach of Love, a beautiful legend about the origin of such a romantic name immediately appears in our heads. For example, one Mexican drug lord did not share his only beautiful daughter with a blue-eyed foreigner. And so the couple decided to hide from the overly caring parent on this beach. From that moment, their love story arose. However, in fact, Playa del Amor owes its name to social networks.
When time after time travelers in love began to post photos of this magical beach on famous social networks, talking about its beauty, the fame of the place, thanks to which love arises and grows, has invariably been entrenched.
We also recommend reading about other, equally beautiful and romantic beaches in Mexico.
In any case, looking at the light sand and the way the bright Mexican sun reflects off the turquoise water, you will want the very person next to you who will share the delight of this place with you. No wonder some of the most beautiful love stories in cinema took place on the beaches.
How to get to Hidden Beach of Love in Mexico
To get here, you don't have to get away from the Mexican bandits who have invaded the islands, but the adventure will be no less exciting, albeit safer and more romantic. First, tourists need to get to Puerto Vallarta. The planes of the airlines Iberia, Aeroflot, AirFrance, KLM, United, Lufthansa, AmericanAirlines fly from Russia. Be prepared for two transfers. To get to the beach itself, you have to rent a boat that will take you under the arch from the vaults of the cave. It is absolutely safe, but incredibly beautiful: an exotic beach slowly appears towards you, which is hidden by the walls of the cave from the rest of the world. The journey will take about 45 minutes. The cost depends on your bargaining ability, but typically the price is $ 100 for an adult and $ 50 for a child. Yes, the pleasure is not cheap, but it pays off with interest.
You can also pre-book a tour at your local travel agency. As a rule, such a tour includes a boat trip along the island, snorkeling (snorkeling) and free time on the beach itself. Additionally, you can buy the Whale Watching quest if you want to see the whales.
Who can you meet here
Feathered and floating inhabitants of the island. Those who love not only soak up the sand, but also observe the real life of the island will be pleasantly surprised. The reef near the island is considered to be the most inhabited by sea inhabitants. White, orange, dark blue - we are not talking about a bouquet of flowers (which can also be collected on the islands of Marieta), but about the fish that are found in the waters surrounding the archipelago. It's no joke, but over 100 species of marine life enjoy life near this fabulous place. Those who like to look not under their feet, but upwards, will be able to admire a considerable number of seabirds that nest on the islands.
Entertainment
As you know, the average Mexican temperature is +40 degrees. Sunbathers can lie on the sand near the water. The bright sun in a matter of minutes will give the long-awaited shade to the skin, and the warm waves of the ocean are happy to take you into their azure embrace at any time to refresh. Those who protect themselves from exposure to sunlight can happily sit in the shade formed by the walls of the beach cave. Swimmers will be happy to discover the ocean water, which warms up on the beach under the sun to the most comfortable temperature.
The opportunity to feel alone. Despite the fact that every year the Hidden Beach becomes more and more famous, not all people go there to relax. Someone is frightened by the long path that must be overcome in order to admire this beauty, others postpone this journey on the back burner. That is why Love Beach will truly be a great place for lovers. Fenced off from the rest of the world by the natural rocky walls of the cave, they will be able to especially subtly feel their closeness, and the beautiful views of this place will bring long-awaited romance into any relationship.
It's no secret that life is made up of those moments that take your breath away. Breathing in the truly fresh ocean air, trying to hold the light velvet sand in your palms, and looking up to where the sun slowly sets behind the walls of the rocky cave, you will experience the feeling that you have been waiting for. And having arrived in your hometown after this unprecedented place, you will be able to say with the most sincere air that you have been to paradise.
Enjoy your stay and romantic mood!
