Staying in Tourist-Oriented Puerto Vallarta?

Try an Uncommercial Alternative Like Boca de Tomatlan and Villa La Sirena

You probably left home for beaches, sunshine, water & tropical forest views, to be cared for, authentic Mexican food, and to kick back and relax. You can do this in Boca de Tomatlan, plus have a cultural experience in a family-oriented little fishing village. Couple this to a luxury Boho Chic vacation rental at Villa La Sirena, Boca de Tomatlan, with special complimentary coffee and Pan Dulce at your door.

Better Beach Location - Close to Puerto Vallarta’s Best Kept Secrets

Better beach location - close to a variety of beaches with minimal tourist traffic. Many are only accessed by water taxis. All are great hikes along the south shoreline. These locations are rated as some of the best beaches near Boca de Tomatlan and in Mexico.

It’s possible to extend your hike to Quixmito, but that is for serious-minded hikers. You would want to pick up a water taxi for the return trip. Read more here.

Want seclusion? Have a water taxi drop you at a remote beach cove for some private time and lunch. Your vacation rental host at Villa La Sirena will have coolers and beach gear ready, plus the Villa has kitchenettes, making it quick and easy to prepare snacks.

Activities Beyond the Beach

Want to go zip lining, visit Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens, or take an ATV ride into the tropical forest? Boca de Tomatlan accommodations are much closer than staying in a Puerto Vallarta resort. Read more here.

Indoor/Outdoor Living at Villa La Sirena

Villa La Sirena vacation rental apartments in Boca de Tomatlan feature an Indoor/Outdoor theme. The terraces and balconies greatly expand the living area to allow private sunning and relaxing outside. In addition, the table and chairs provide alfresco dining.

A More Authentic Mexican Experience

Who are you going to meet in Puerto Vallarta besides tourists, just like the folks you left at home? The exception is the person serving your food or helping you buy the unneeded souvenir. Boca de Tomatlan locals are a friendly group; they can take you on Panga-based tours, fishing trips, or simply bring you a cold cerveza as you sit watching the sunset. Read more here.

Why get stuck in a captive resort, which by design provides overpriced food and drinks? Your meal is designed for tourists - it’s not traditional Mexican fare. In Boca, authentic Mexican food is served in small family-run restaurants, priced for locals.

Walkable, Relaxed & Family-Friendly

Boca is small; it’s an easy walk to everything. Hard to get lost - if you wander outside the immediate village area, you’re either at the water or in the tropical forest.

Lunch or dinner with a few tacos, a generous quesadilla, some enchiladas, plus a homemade agua fresca will set you back around $5 USD. If you spend more than $15 a day, including a few cervezas, you’re overdoing it.

There are a variety of different dining experiences: a toes-in-the-sand waterfront palapa restaurant, a casual spot in the village, or a home-based restaurant sans-Gringos.

Stress-Free Arrival and Local Convenience

Worried about getting around? Concerned about getting to your resort/hotel? Villa La Sirena Boca de Tomatlan offers convenient, no-hassle pickup arrangements. You don’t need a car in Boca. The boutique villa’s concierge service can arrange taxis, fishing tours, or zipline trips in Los Veranos or Mismaloya.

Taking an evening stroll and enjoying the sunset? From Villa La Sirena boutique vacation rental, you are literally seconds from the Boca Malecon - an uncrowded walk to the beach with far fewer tourists than Puerto Vallarta.

Wanna fix a snack, some Quac and chips?  Odds are that the PV room doesn’t have amenities that allow preparing a snack, lunch, or dinner.  The resort wants you plopped in their dining room to bump that closing bill.  Villa apartments have a complete kitchenette. 

Small Village, Big Experience

Is big better? Maybe for some places. Puerto Vallarta is pretty big in Mexican terms, but for a vacation spot that takes you away from busy life and noise, Boca de Tomatlán is ideal.

Do you really want to be confined to a resort atmosphere, sitting around a crowded pool or a designated beach location?  Does this work for your small family?  Are they getting any cultural experience from a large hotel environment? Boca de Tomatlan vacation rentals like Villa La Sirena give you privacy, cultural flavor, and stunning views of the Rio Horcones as it meets a small inlet off the larger Bay of Banduras. and tropical forest.

Unique Details That Make Villa La Sirena Stand Out

 Boca is a family-oriented village with its own beach, trail-head to many beaches, Panga-based fishing/tour services, and traditional food. Villa La Sirena is a small, unique 4-apartment villa in Boca de Tomatlan on a hillside location that provides excellent views and private terraces and balconies.

There is no sacrifice in amenities. You get all the creature comforts of a Puerto Vallarta luxury resort room, but with a personal touch, warmer décor, and at a better rate.

How many Puerto Vallarta hotel rooms have pre-Columbian artifacts, original canvas paintings, staff-made wall hangings, Villa-designed headboards, and custom tile backsplashes? Read more here.

Concierge & Cultural Touches

Enjoy the Villa’s modest concierge service. Your Host/Onsite Manager is available 24/7 to ensure a perfect stay, helping with transportation, arranging tours, and providing beach or fishing gear.

Artistic juices flowing?  There is still time to schedule a 2026 art workshop vacation at Casa De Los Artistas, which is just across the river from Villa La Sirena.  Here is a link to the workshops available or contact bob@maslafinearts.com for more information.

Why Choose Villa La Sirena Over Puerto Vallarta Resorts?

Villa La Sirena in Boca de Tomatlan combines a boho chic vacation rental style with authentic Mexican charm. It’s a perfect alternative to crowded Puerto Vallarta resorts - offering unique décor, luxury touches, and cultural immersion in a friendly fishing village.

Isn’t it time to come to Boca and stay at Villa La Sirena? Boca sunsets are much better than Puerto Vallarta!

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