Palo María Waterfalls Hike: Discover Puerto Vallarta's Hidden Natural Treasures with CurielXperience
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90 Ratings
Puerto Vallarta

Embark on a thrilling hike to the Palo María Waterfalls in Puerto Vallarta with CurielXperience. Discover hidden natural treasures, immerse in the mountains and jungles, and create lasting memories.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cascadas Palo Maria - CurielXperience Hiking tour includes:
    Let yourselv immerse and being in contact with nature with a local person that will guide you to create unique memories.
    -Guided Hiking.
    -Sierra Madre exploration.
    -River swimming.
    -Climbing.
    -Waterfalls.
    -Bird watching.
    -Flora and Fauna recognition.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Shared transportation from meeting point to Palo María River
Additional Information

CurielXperience extends an exclusive opportunity to explore the unseen natural jewels of Puerto Vallarta. Transcend the standard beach, bar, and nightlife routine. Curiel’s expertise and enthusiasm for the mountain and jungle environment will forge enduring recollections for both outdoor and cultural adventurists. Those who appreciate nature, enjoy…

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Location
Parque Lazaro Cardenas y Estacionamiento
Venustiano Carranza
At the corner of Lázaro Cárdenas and Pino Suarez street.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Wendistravelnow
Jan 27, 2026
Amazing adventure - We went on one of Curiel,s tour today. It was so fun and we learned a lot about the flora and fauna. Not to mention the challenging hike, that we were proud of completing. He encouraged us the whole way. We had 7 people in our group. We shared laughs, smiles and and memorable adventure! Thank you Curiel. See you again soon. One of the thoughtful things was he took so many pictures of our group and shared them with us.
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G8507bdpamelas
Jan 22, 2026
Great hike, great company - I recently went on a Curiel Experience hike with some friends. We chose the challenging, but half-day hike and were not disappointed. The hike itself was rocky, crossing the water several times - challenging enough to be fun, but doable and enjoyable for experienced hikers. The second half of this hike, to the second waterfall, is much more challenging and you should be ready for that. :) A couple of our group elected to stay at the first waterfall while the rest tackled the steeper climb. Both groups were very happy at the end of the day. The trip leader was friendly, full of information about the area, knowledgeable about what we would need, and very helpful throughout the hike. 10/10 would choose this company for another hike on a return trip.
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Kim_t
Jan 15, 2026
Beautiful and relaxing hike! - It was a beautiful hike seeing streams and waterfalls and lots of nature. Curiel is a wonderful and knowledgeable guide. We would definitely hike with him again!
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Betteclair
Dec 28, 2025
fun and exciting - fantastic hike with Curiel. he is both experienced and knowledgeable. we went to palo maria . it was a fabulous hike. Curiel made sure safely came first. i highly recommend him as a tour guide . have booked another for January.
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721madelynnea
Dec 25, 2025
10/10 Cascadas Palo Maria - We hiked to the Cascadas Palo Maria and it was so SO beautiful! Our stellar guide, Curiel, was tentative to our skill level, upheld safe hiking practices, and was knowledgeable about the local ecosystem and biodiversity. This hike included amazing views of the Pacific Ocean, secluded waterfalls, and rock wall rappelling. If you are looking for an engaging and easy going tour guide who takes you on one-of-a-kind adventures, be sure to check out Curiel Xperiences!
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Madelynne_a
Dec 25, 2025
10/10 Cascadas Palo Maria Hike! - We hiked to the Cascadas Palo Maria and it was so SO beautiful! Our stellar guide, Curiel, was tentative to our skill level, upheld safe hiking practices, and was knowledgeable about the local ecosystem and biodiversity. This hike included amazing views of the Pacific Ocean, secluded waterfalls, and rock wall rappelling. If you are looking for an engaging and easy going tour guide who takes you on one-of-a-kind adventures, be sure to check out Curiel Xperiences!
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Safari64885055015
Dec 13, 2025
What an enjoyable hike! - This experience was superb, made so in part by the fantastic mountain and spectacular river and waterfall, but mostly by Curiel himself. He is energetic, focused on safety, knowledgeable, skilled, and funny. We had a great time.
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Bkg42762
Dec 2, 2025
Wow! What a great adventure hike. - Highly recommend. What a fun and adventurous hike. CurielXperience is just the best. Really takes good care of you and makes sure everyone is safe.
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Jfthibert1
Oct 16, 2025
Hiking to the falls where we could swim - Beautiful walk - demanding but worth it: the falls were superb. And we were able to cool off. Curiel was a great guide.
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Petervr305rt
Oct 15, 2025
Waterfall hike and swimming adventure ! - Swimming under the waterfalls was definitely a highlight of my trip to PV this year. Curiel was super helpful, knowledgeable and fun to chat with. Highly recommend ! Bring water shoes...
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