CRUZ DE HUANACAXTLE GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Into the Swim-Hole: KOA’s Intimate Run to the Marietas’ Hidden Beach
A compact, 3-hour small-group voyage from Cruz de Huanacaxtle aboard the KOA that grants access to the Marietas Islands’ famed Hidden Beach and its extraordinary biodiversity.
Into the Swim-Hole: KOA’s Intimate Run to the Marietas’ Hidden Beach.
Embark on an exclusive, three-hour voyage from Cruz de Huanacaxtle aboard the elegant KOA to the Marietas Islands. The trip centers on the island group’s extraordinary natural reserve — a compact marine wilderness famed for its biodiversity — and includes a swim into the Hidden Beach, an enclave reachable only by water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A short, focused voyage aboard the KOA
This is a purpose-built, small-group excursion on the KOA, designed to make a concentrated visit to the Marietas Islands within a three-hour window.
The Hidden Beach — accessible only by swimming
The tour gives you the rare chance to enter the Marietas’ famous Hidden Beach, a coastal chamber that can only be reached through the water.
A window into the islands’ remarkable biodiversity
Beyond the beach, the Marietas Islands are a protected natural reserve noted for concentrated biodiversity — a brief but potent immersion in a unique marine and coastal ecosystem.
What the day feels like
What the trip feels like
The experience is concise and purposeful: a short run from Cruz de Huanacaxtle to the Marietas Islands aboard the KOA, guided time at the natural reserve, and a swim entry into the Hidden Beach — all delivered in a tightly scheduled three-hour outing.
THE ROUTE
A short, focused voyage aboard the KOA
This is a purpose-built, small-group excursion on the KOA, designed to make a concentrated visit to the Marietas Islands within a three-hour window.
THE FEATURE
The Hidden Beach — accessible only by swimming
The tour gives you the rare chance to enter the Marietas’ famous Hidden Beach, a coastal chamber that can only be reached through the water.
THE WILDLIFE
A window into the islands’ remarkable biodiversity
Beyond the beach, the Marietas Islands are a protected natural reserve noted for concentrated biodiversity — a brief but potent immersion in a unique marine and coastal ecosystem.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a three-hour outing with scheduled departure times; confirm exact embarkation time with the operator before your departure.
The tour runs for small private groups with a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 6 participants; price is listed per person.
Access to the Hidden Beach requires swimming from the boat; participants should be prepared to enter the water.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The excursion is three hours in duration.
What is the price per person?
Price is MXN $4,000 per person.
When does the tour depart?
Scheduled times include a morning departure; check the operator’s specific listing for the day’s start time.
What are the age limits?
The tour accepts participants aged 10 through 60 years.
How many people are on the tour?
Minimum group size is 5 people and maximum is 6 people.
Can I access the Hidden Beach without swimming?
No; the Hidden Beach can only be accessed by swimming from the boat.