Asipona and TURIIMAR are working together to ensure Puerto Vallarta has this route.
To continue advancing the work to open the Puerto Vallarta-Islas Marías maritime route, authorities from the National Port System Administration (Asipona) of this city and executives from the Islas Marías Comprehensive Tourism Company (TURIIMAR) held a meeting at the port facilities.
Asipona reported that the tourism company’s delegation toured the facilities to verify that Puerto Vallarta meets the conditions to offer quality and safe service for the planned route.
The port authority also announced that various working meetings and operational practices have been held to make the establishment of this route a reality, and they hope to soon announce the characteristics of the new tourist offering.
It is worth noting that last June, the Federal Ministry of Tourism (SECTUR) and TURIIMAR signed a collaboration agreement for the non-exclusive use of the Mexico brand, to position the Marías Islands as a sustainable tourist destination of high cultural value. The agreement seeks to promote responsible, inclusive, and transformative tourism, aligned with the Mexico Plan 2025-2030.
Puerto Vallarta to have a route to the Islas Marías; access to the new tourist destination in a former prison.
Studies are advancing to inaugurate the maritime route from Puerto Vallarta to the legendary Islas Marías, currently accessible only from San Blas and Mazatlán.
Located approximately 130 km from the Mexican mainland, María Madre covers approximately 145 km² and is part of a four-island nature reserve currently managed by the Mexican Navy.
Puerto Vallarta is advancing the project and studies to become the third destination with a direct route to the new tourist development of the Islas Marías, currently accessible only from San Blas, Nayarit, and Mazatlán, Sinaloa.
Various working meetings and operational practices have been held to make the establishment of a maritime route connecting Puerto Vallarta with the Marías Islands a reality. The offerings, promotions, and features of this new tourist destination are expected to be announced soon.
It is worth remembering that, in response to the problems of overcrowding in Mexico’s prisons, the transfer of prisoners to the Islas Marías was resumed in April 2005, with the goal of bringing the population (inmates and staff) to approximately 3,000.
The archipelago is currently a protected area under the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources. In 2010, it was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO due to its endemic flora and fauna, which form a very fragile ecosystem with coral reefs, colorful mollusks, more than 21 species of sharks, and 10 varieties of rays. Therefore, the island is not intended for mass visitors, but rather for nature lovers and academic tourism.
The new re-population of the federal territory is being carried out under the concept of ecological protection and conservation of the natural environment. The only inhabited island remains Isla María Madre.
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On December 16, 2022, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador inaugurated the Islas Marías Tourist Center on María Madre Island, which until now can only be visited on weekends and by sea from Mazatlán and San Blas. The opening of a route from Puerto Vallarta would be a new alternative to access this unique destination.
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How much does a trip to the Marías Islands cost?
The price to visit the Marías Islands can vary, but generally a tour package that includes transportation, lodging, and meals can cost from $6,000 to $9,000 Mexican pesos per person. Some specific packages, such as one that includes transportation from Boca de Chila, Nayarit, tours, lodging, and meals, can cost $8,862 pesos per person.
Approximate cost breakdown:
Ferry transportation (economy class): $3,500 MXN.
Accommodation (single, two nights): $5,455 – $8,050 MXN.
Buffet meal (per day): $1,900 MXN.
Hiker insurance and access to the ANP: $300 MXN.
Other options:
There are packages that include direct flights to the island, costing $8,250 pesos per person, which includes food, lodging, and island tours.
Some sources mention that the cost can be even higher, exceeding $9,000 pesos.
It is advisable to consult directly with travel agencies or specialized websites for more detailed information on available packages and their updated prices.
What are the Islas Marías today?
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History
The Islas Marías were closed as a prison complex in March 2019 by presidential decree. The Mexican government made this decision due to high maintenance costs, the difficulties in conducting scientific research on the site, and the damage caused by Hurricane Willa in 2018. Furthermore, the prison model, in place since 1905, was deemed dysfunctional and violated the human rights of inmates and their families. The complex was transformed into a cultural center and ecological reserve.
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