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title: Palo María Waterfalls Hike Half-Day Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Puerto Vallarta
country: Mexico
price: 76
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.96
reviews: 94
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Half day hike
rank_in_category: 2 of 13 (Hiking & Waterfall Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-09
data_updated: 2026-10-09
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/palo-mar-a-waterfalls-hike-half-day-tour/
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# Palo María Waterfalls Hike Half-Day Tour

**Guidekin's take:** Head inland for a hike to Palo María Waterfalls through the mountain and jungle landscape. Water, snacks and shared transport from the meeting point to Palo María River are included; moderate fitness is required. 4.96 from 94 reviews at €76 per person for 4h.

**Half day hike:** For a half day, Palo María includes shared transport, water and snacks: 4h at €76 per person, 4.96 from 94 reviews; moderate fitness required. Trade-off: Moderate fitness required. (last checked October 9, 2026)

In our comparison: #2 of 13 in Hiking & Waterfall Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

CurielXperience offers you a unique Hiking experience to the most beautiful natural hidden treasures Puerto Vallarta has to offer. Go beyond the beach, bar and nightlife scene. Curiel's knowledge and passion for the mountains and jungles will create lasting memories for outdoor and cultural enthusiasts alike. 
 For nature lovers, hikers, birdwatchers and photographers, an excursion with CurielXperience is not to missed.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: At the corner of Lázaro Cárdenas and…
- Starts 10:00: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €76 per person
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 4.96/5 from 94 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Curiel Xperience
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 10:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09

## Reviews

4.96 from 94 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 93 of 94.

- 5 stars: 93 (99%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

## What's included

- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Transportation shared with all tour attendants from meeting point to Palo María River.

## Itinerary

1. **Cascadas Palo Maria** (3h) - 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...

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Sat
- Departures: 10:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-09
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

At the corner of Lázaro Cárdenas and Pino Suarez street.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

## Compared with other Hiking & Waterfall Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #2 of 13** | €76 | 4h | 4.96 (94) | shared |
| [Coastal and Jungle Hiking Tour along 6 Beaches of Puerto Vallarta](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/coastal-and-jungle-hiking-tour-along-6-beaches-of-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) | €41 | 5h 30m | 4.98 (104) | shared |
| [Mismaloya Waterfalls and Mountain Hike. Full-Day tour](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/mismaloya-waterfalls-and-mountain-hike-full-day-tour/?format=md) | €117 | 8h | 5.0 (36) | shared |
| [Sierra Vallejo Birdwatching & Chocolate Experience](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/sierra-vallejo-birdwatching-chocolate-experience/?format=md) | €114 | 6h | 5.0 (32) | shared |

Ranked #2 of 13 in Hiking & Waterfall Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €32 to €117, median €66; typical length 6h. 0 of 13 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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