Las Marietas Islands, Mexico

 5/28/2013

Did you ever think that there could be a private beach somewhere in the world? Well there is a hidden beach located in Las Marietas Islands, about 22 miles west of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. It was formed by volcanic eruption over thousands of years ago.Years of research, scientists  found an effort to  protect this beach, it was finally considered a national park in 2005. The park takes up about 14 square km. On one of the islands is Playa de Amor, more commonly known as Hidden Beach. To get to this paradise, visitors have to swim through a short tunnel, opening up into the beach seen down below. There are many tour openings to provide day trips to this magical place!