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Canyoning and rappelling in La Hermita, near Puerto Vallarta
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La Hermita

An ecotourism hike through pine forest and blue-agave landscapes to a waterfall carved into ancient basalt columns.

Tour at a glance

Difficulty
Intermediate
Location
The hiking route explores a mountain agave-growing region with conifer forest and blue-agave fields.

Overview

The hiking route explores a mountain agave-growing region with conifer forest and blue-agave fields.

Choose a three- or eight-kilometre route to a volcanic waterfall framed by basalt prisms. This family-oriented hiking option does not include rappelling.

What's included

  • Professional local guide
  • Individual insurance policy for every participant who purchases an activity
  • Route and safety briefing
  • Small group experience
  • Bottled water during the hike

What's not included

  • Hotel pick-up and transportation (available on request)
  • Meals and alcoholic beverages
  • Personal hiking clothing and footwear
  • Guide gratuities

What to bring

  • · Closed trainers or hiking shoes with good grip — no open-toe shoes
  • · Comfortable hiking clothes
  • · Small backpack
  • · Reusable water bottle
  • · Waterproof protection for electronic devices when the route approaches water
  • · Change of clothes and footwear when indicated for the route

Photos of La Hermita

Real photos from Canyons PV trips with our guests.

Where is this adventure?

Approximate meeting area near Puerto Vallarta. We confirm the exact meeting point after your booking request.

La Hermita — The hiking route explores a mountain agave-growing region with conifer forest and blue-agave fields.

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Safety & requirements

We are validating the full route details for this adventure with our guide team. Ask us anything about it and we will answer with confirmed information only. Safety

What adventurers say

5.0 / 5Based on 44 verified reviews on TripAdvisor and Google
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Amazing waterfall rappelling

I had an amazing time rappelling down several waterfalls. Esteban and his team were professional, safety focused and made the whole day unforgettable. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a real adventure in Puerto Vallarta.
John K
May 2026 · Friends · TripAdvisor

First time rappelling and I loved it

Basálticos was my first time rappelling and the guides made me feel completely safe from start to finish. Beautiful canyon, great explanations and a lot of fun.
Margarita A
May 2026 · Couples · TripAdvisor

Perfect family adventure

Our family of three went canyoning with Esteban and it was the highlight of our trip. Well organized, excellent equipment and guides who genuinely care about the experience.
Catherine B
December 2025 · Family · TripAdvisor
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