Mismaloya is a small town on the Pacific Coast near Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, in Mexico.
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It's also close to Boca Tomatlàn. It's located at 214 miles from Guadalajara, the capital state of Jalisco. You can access it from Puerto Vallarta by bus for $M8 or by boat at various times during the day. It's surrounded by the Sierra Madre and the tropical forest. It's known for the pelicans you can meet in the water or on boats. You can find on the beach many activities like diving or snorkeling. There is a tiny village next to the beach with a typical market just before you entered the beach. The view is gorgeous and the water is calm. The place is safe, colorful and family-friendly. It's an ideal place to rest, have lunch and even have an overnight stay to enjoy the sunset.
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