Boca de Tomatlán is 40-50 minutes from PVR airport (Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz), south at the end of the coastal road past Mismaloya. This fishing village is the launch point for water taxis to Yelapa and the south-shore beaches. A private transfer is direct with no shared stops, flight tracking, and an all-inclusive price from $160 USD per vehicle. Child seats and bottled water included.
How long is the transfer from PVR to Boca de Tomatlán?
Boca de Tomatlán is at the southern end of the Puerto Vallarta coastal road, reached via Federal 200 south through the city, then the coastal highway past the Marina, Zona Romántica, and Mismaloya. It is roughly 25-30 km from PVR airport. Under normal traffic the ride is 40-50 minutes; downtown PV congestion during high season can add 10-20 minutes.
| Destination | Distance | Average drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Boca de Tomatlán (village) | 25-30 km | 40-50 min |
| Boca de Tomatlán water-taxi pier | 25-30 km | 40-50 min |
| Mismaloya (en route) | 22-28 km | 35-45 min |
| Zona Romántica / Old Town (en route) | 14-18 km | 22-30 min |
What to expect when you land at PVR
PVR has a single main terminal with international arrivals on the ground floor. After immigration and customs, walk straight out through the exit doors — our host is waiting immediately outside the terminal holding a sign with your name and our logo. Do not engage with the timeshare and taxi representatives inside the terminal corridor. Keep walking straight out to the exterior.
Popular stays near Boca de Tomatlán
- Casa Tres Vidas beachfront villa
- Boca de Tomatlán boutique eco-lodges
- Hillside vacation rental villas above the cove
- Water-taxi-access stays in Las Ánimas and Quimixto
- Garza Blanca Preserve (just north en route)