The Amazing Hidden Beach

    The Amazing Hidden Beach

The Hidden Beach of Marieta Island, or the “Beach of Love,” a beach tucked away within a cluster of uninhabited islands a few miles off of Riviera Nayarit in Mexico. In the early 1900s the military used the sight for weapons testing until scientist Jacques Cousteau advocated for its protection. Now, the Hidden Beach area is fully prohibited by the Mexican Government.

   A gaping hole in the surface of the lush green island exposes a secret beach, with ample shade, sun, and crystal-clear water.

The Hidden Beach is invisible from the outside, and is only accessible through a long water tunnel that links the beach to the Pacific Ocean. There is approximately six feet of space above water level, so visitors can arrive at the beach by swimming or kayaking. The islands are still uninhabited, but are frequently visited by tourists who come to enjoy the diverse marine wildlife and the unique tropical Eden of Playa Del Amor.

In order to get there, tourists need to chartering a boat or finding a tour, like Vallarta Adventures, out to Marieta Islands National Park, a 45-minute ride from Nayarit. You’ll need to take a boat that has a special permit, and plan on arriving at low tide. Your guide will point you in the right direction from here, helping you locate a small space between the rocks on the main island. This is your 40-foot tunnel swim, but don’t hold your breath: There will always be five to six feet of space over your head for the duration of the paddle.

This is the landform of Marieta Island. It is the rarest place in the world because the beach only has one in the world.