Las Amapas Beach, Beach in Zona Romántica, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Las Amapas Beach is a small beach at the south end of Zona Romántica in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. It lies in a cove separated from Playa de los Muertos by a rock formation called El Púlpito, which stands between the two beaches.
Las Amapas Beach takes its name from the amapas trees that grow along this stretch of Puerto Vallarta's southern coast. The beach lies at the south end of Zona Romántica, separated from Playa de los Muertos by the rock formation called El Púlpito.
The beach takes its name from the amapas trees that grow along this stretch of coast. It lies at the southern end of Zona Romántica and is cut off from Playa de los Muertos by the rock formation called El Púlpito, or "The Pulpit", which visitors can see from the sand.
Las Amapas Beach is reached from Playa de los Muertos by descending stone steps past the rock formation El Púlpito, which separates the two beaches. The descent to the water is direct.
Low tide reveals natural pools between the rocks, showing small ecosystems filled with colorful fish and marine creatures. This hidden world only appears at certain times.
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