Fun time in Los Veranos – Adventures and Food Near Villa La Sirena, Boca de Tomatlán

Los Veranos is Boca de Tomatlán’s closest village neighbor—an easy 15 minutes east on Hwy 200 from Villa La Sirena, making it one of the most convenient day-trip spots near Puerto Vallarta.

Although Los Veranos looks unassuming from the highway, hidden within its boundaries are top adventure activities in Puerto Vallarta, especially for travelers staying in Boca de Tomatlán vacation rentals. Many Puerto Vallarta visitors travel much farther—by bus, boat, or jungle trucks—to experience what you can easily reach from the Villa.

The main attractions include:

• Los Veranos Canopy Ziplining & Adventure Park

• Vallarta Botanical Gardens

Near these popular sites are several local Mexican restaurants: La Cav, Casa de Robles, and Carmen’s Tacos. More upscale dining is available at Hacienda de Oro inside the Botanical Gardens.

Those staying at Villa La Sirena Boca de Tomatlán can enjoy breakfast or lunch at these spots and easily return to the Villa to relax on the terrace.

A Perfect Day: Adventures + Nature + Local Food, Boca de Tomatlán

If you’re a Boca traveler with limited vacation time and a big Mexico adventures bucket list, you can fit both Vallarta Botanical Gardens and Los Veranos Canopy Zipline into a single day.

Start your morning with a traditional Mexican breakfast at La Cav or Casa de Robles, enjoy an adrenaline-filled day of ziplining, then stroll through the lush Botanical Gardens. Afterward, stop for a late lunch—or head back toward the Villa and stop at Carmen’s Tacos, which opens at 6:30 pm.

This loop makes Los Veranos one of the best day trips and adventures from Boca de Tomatlán.

Los Veranos Canopy & Adventure Park

Ziplining Near Boca de Tomatlán

Los Veranos is the only American & Mexican jointly owned zipline operation in Mexico.

It features:

• 19 ziplines spanning over 2 miles

• Patrick’s Zip Line – a half-mile long and 800 feet above the Rio Horcones

• Soaring over canyons, rivers, tropical forest, & treetops

This adventure park is a pioneer in North America, operating since 2002, and has grown into one of the largest zipline tours in the world. The Villa La Sirena team frequently recommends it due to its excellent safety record.

Hours:8 am – 6 pm • Monday–Sunday

Located on the slopes above the Rio Horcones, the park also connects to a scenic river trail leading east to Vallarta Botanical Gardens—an hour-long, beautiful hike.

Recognition

“Los Veranos Canopy Tour was proud to be recognized among the top 1% of experiences worldwide…” —Tripadvisor Best of the Best.

As loyal Boca supporters, we prefer the phrase: “Right here in Boca de Tomatlán.”

More Than Ziplining

• River-view restaurant

• Tequila tasting

• A wildlife sanctuary featuring monkeys, macaws, toucans, iguanas & more

Kids absolutely love the animal encounters.

The Villa proprietor (80+) even made it through the full zip line course—and talked a nervous 70+ guest into joining him! The Villa Onsite Manager supported the adventure. (We still wonder why she hasn’t returned!)

Vallarta Botanical Gardens

A Must-Visit Near Villa La Sirena

The Vallarta Botanical Gardens offer winding trails through tropical plants, orchids, native trees, and traditional displays. Fresh off the rainy season, the flora is lush and vibrant.

Mission: To conserve the natural environment and share the cultural and botanical heritage of western Mexico.

Hours:

• December–March: 9 am–6 pm, 7 days a week

• April–November: Closed Mondays

Entry fee: 300 pesosDistance: 20 minutes (8 miles) from Villa La Sirena

Sustainability

Hacienda de Oro—the on-site restaurant—sources from local farmers and uses handcrafted clay dishes from Michoacan.

The Gardens:

• It is home to Mexico’s most-visited public orchid collection

• Feature an on-site in-vitro orchid lab

• Support global botanical research

• Offer environmental education

• Protect the biodiversity of western Mexico

The surrounding Los Horcones River supports species like otters, ocelots, and green macaws. With 230+ bird species, the Gardens are a hotspot for birdwatching in Puerto Vallarta.

The Gardens also won the 2022 Garden of Excellence Award from the American Public Gardens Association.

Chico’s Paradise

Riverside Dining Near Boca de Tomatlán

Chico’s Paradise is a 30+ year dining tradition just 12 minutes from Boca. Located on massive boulders along the Rio Horcones, this restaurant is known for:

• Dramatic river views

• Cliff divers splashing into the pools

• A large menu geared toward the tourist trade

Hours: 12–6 pm, Monday–Sunday

Like Hacienda de Oro and Los Veranos Restaurant, Chico’s Paradise also benefits from its stunning river location.

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