How did Islas marietas form?

The Marieta Islands is a group of uninhabited islands formed by underwater volcano eruptions. They are natural wonders, but it was something other than the volcanic activity that brought the burrowed beach to light. It is rumored that the hole that created the Hidden Beach was a result of deliberate bombings.

Where is islas Marietas?

Wild Islas Marietas The Marieta Islands are located just a few miles off the tip of Punta Mita on the west coast of Mexico. This archipelago in Banderas Bay (Bahía de Banderas) is thought to have been formed by volcanic activity thousands of years ago. The islands have never been inhabited by humans, only by wildlife.

What is the Hidden Beach in Mexico?

Playa Del Amor
Playa Del Amor, commonly referred to as the Hidden Beach of Puerto Vallarta, is located in the Marietas Islands 22 miles west off the shore of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The beach features beautiful blue waters, all encased within an island cavern that only opens up to the sky above and the pacific ocean.

How was Hidden Beach created?

The strange formation of the ‘hidden beach’ is said to be due to military explosives testing in the 1900s, which left several craters and caves on the islands. However, an outcry led by Jacques Cousteau in the 1960s put an end to this practice, along with any other harmful human intervention.

Where is Playa del Amor?

But also, we feel inclined to tell you about Puerto Vallarta, Mexico’s Playa del Amor. This exotic “Hidden Beach” is invisible from the outside since its sandy cavern sits inside one of Mexico’s lush and uninhabited Marieta Islands.

How do I get to the Hidden Beach in marietas Island?

Visitors must first get from Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, or from Punta de Mita, Nayarit, to the Marieta Islands by boat. The hour-long ride to Marieta Islands National Park from Puerto Vallarta is a pleasant journey that culminates in an exciting (but safe) swim against the current through the extraordinary sea cave.

Why is it called Divorce beach?

Evoking imagery of a lovers’ quarrel with its name, Divorce Beach is so-called for its jagged rocks and the formidable waves of the Pacific Ocean. This rugged locale is the rowdy southern counterpart to adjacent Lover’s Beach, which faces the far calmer water of the Gulf of California.