The hidden beach in Marieta Island will be able to make you enjoy your own world.
Located not far off the coast of Mexico in Banderas Bay- the beautiful Marieta archipelago. Here, there is an impressive beach hidden under a pit- a dome cave formed by explosions in the early 20th century.
Marieta Islands originally formed thousands of years ago by volcanic activity and completely being uninhabited. In the 1900s, the Mexican government began military trials on the island because no one lived there. Bombings and the huge explosions occurred on the island, creating a great cave until nowadays.
To come to this isolated paradise, you’ll have to swim through a short tunnel. Afterthat, a stunning beach separated from the inner islands is appearing in front of you.

Like preventing any intrusion from the outside, hidden beach located on the Marieta archipelago of Mexico will make you feel like being in your own world.
Beaches are surrounded by the imposing cliffs, the white sandy beach and whispering waves from the only passage leading to island at the middle of the island.


From above, the island is like a bird’s nest surrounded by soft white sand. When viewing from the inside, visitors feel like rock arches surrounding beaches, which create a very interesting feeling.

Marine environment of the hidden beach has existed for a long time without being influenced by any external impacts, even human beings.
Thus, marine biota have flourished here with the biodiversity of both species’ figures and their uniqueness.


The sea are said to own about 103 species of fish and different coral reefs. They live together and swim beneath the clear turquoise water. With any luck, you even get a chance to see giant whales when they surfaced the sea.
Even when diving, many people also told that they heard the voice which sounds like cow’s. Astonishingly, those strange noises are the songs of whales.

They use these islands for natural shelter in order to avoid predators and ocean streams. Thanks to pristine nature and its biodiversity, Marieta archipelago have become one of the best destinations for the sport diving’s followers.

Little known that Marieta islands are the place pirates frequently came. The main resources attracting them to the islands … the goodwill of guano. Being considered to be a very valuable fertilizer with characteristic odor, droppings have become a valued goods for years here.
Benefits results from the areal density and abundance of birds in the area. Marieta Islands are nesting areas, shelter, reproduction and migration of at least 92 species of aquatic birds, indigenous and different migrating birds.

It is the home of the largest white terns of Mexico. Besides, there are a huge number of terns Sterna Anaethetus and seagull Larus Atricilla.
Since being discovered, hidden beach has become incredibly interesting and attractive destinations for tourists. However, like its name, this beach is different from the massive and modern tourist areas nearby. It will be an ideal resting place for any visitors.

After several years of research and focused efforts for protecting the archipelago, the whole area with an area of 1,400 hectares, including bewitching hidden beaches has been preserved as a heritage for the next generation. If you have a chance, do not miss the opportunity to visit and enjoy this hidden paradise.