It is possible to see bioluminescence near Guadalajara, and you don’t need to travel far. Just a few hours from the city, there is a guided tour that combines beaches, nature, and a unique nighttime experience: paddling on the sea while the water lights up with every movement.
This trip is organized by the Guadalajara-based agency Bionatours, experts in nature tourism, and is not to be missed. You will visit some of the most beautiful beaches in Jalisco and Banderas Bay.
The getaway is just a weekend long and you will visit places such as Puerto Vallarta, Los Arcos National Marine Park, as well as some hidden beaches, such as Colomitos, Madagascar, and Caballo.
Of course, you’ll also experience the most magical part: a nighttime paddleboard tour to see bioluminescence in Los Arcos de Vallarta.
This natural phenomenon is something you have to experience. It occurs thanks to marine microorganisms that emit light when they come into contact with the movement of the water, and they are a true visual spectacle!
What does the route to see bioluminescence near Guadalajara include ?
Photos courtesy of Bionatours
The experience includes:
- Round-trip transportation from Guadalajara
- Bionatours guides and local guides
- Travel insurance during activities
- Environmental interpretation and explanation of the sites visited
- Nighttime paddle board tour to observe bioluminescence
- Pizza party on Saturday night
- Accommodation (triple and quadruple rooms)
- Buffet breakfast on Sunday
- Boat transfer from Las Ánimas to Boca de Tomatlán
- On Sunday, there will be a walk of approximately 4 km along several beaches, starting at Boca de Tomatlán and ending at Las Ánimas.
Dates, departure point, and cost
Photos courtesy of Bionatours
📅 Departure: Saturday, April 11 at 7:00 a.m.
📍Meeting point: Torres Rojas in the Metropolitan Park
⏰ Return: Sunday, April 12, around 10:00 p.m. (depending on traffic)
💰 Cost: $5,200 per person
💳 Deposit: $1,500 (non-refundable)
For more information and to reserve your spot, send a message on social media to @bionatoursmx.
Important considerations
Although the chances of seeing it are very high (over 90%), the visibility of bioluminescence depends on weather and sea conditions.
