Parks #1 in Nuevo Nayarit

Aquaventuras Park

4.2 · 4,273 reviews
Lively and family-oriented
Aquaventuras Park, Carretera a Tepic Km 155 S/N México 200 lt 140, Bahía de Banderas, 02108 Pueblo de Acoma, 63732 Nuevo Nayarit, Nay., Mexico
Interesting facts
1

The park is home to a rescued sea lion colony that participates in public educational presentations.

2

The facility functions as a certified member of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums (AMMPA).

3

The site includes the 'Big Kahuna,' one of the park's tallest tube slides involving high-speed descents.

4

It utilizes a multi-stage water filtration system designed to support both human swimming areas and mammal habitats.

Overview

Aquaventuras Park is a water-focused amusement facility located in Nuevo Vallarta, featuring a variety of high-speed slides and swimming pools. The park maintains a dedicated habitat for marine mammals, offering interactive dolphin encounter programs. It features a dedicated children's play area with smaller, age-appropriate water structures and slides. The site includes a lazy river for patrons to navigate the park grounds via water. Food service facilities and equipment rentals are available on-site for visitors. The infrastructure is designed to cater to families, balancing adrenaline-based slides with more relaxed aquatic activities.

Photo spot

The elevated bridge platform overlooking the main pool area provides the best vantage point for capturing the slides and park layout.

Insider tips

Bring non-slip water shoes, as concrete surfaces can become extremely hot in the Nayarit sun.

Purchase your dolphin encounter experience online in advance to ensure slot availability during peak season.

Utilize the provided lockers early in the morning to secure a central spot near the main pool areas.

What to avoid

Avoid visiting during Mexican national holidays or major school vacation weeks when local crowds significantly increase queue times.

Good to know

Generally closed on Mondays during the low season; check the official calendar for variations in midweek operation throughout the year.

Etiquette

Proper swimwear is required; cut-off jeans and street clothes are prohibited on slides for safety and hygiene reasons.

Plan your visit
Typical visit
5-7 hours
Best time to visit
Weekday mornings during the dry season (November to May) to minimize wait times for popular slides.
Address
Aquaventuras Park, Carretera a Tepic Km 155 S/N México 200 lt 140, Bahía de Banderas, 02108 Pueblo de Acoma, 63732 Nuevo Nayarit, Nay., Mexico
20.703, -105.271
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Details
Shade & rest areasLimited palapas and shaded lounge chair zones available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Water featuresIncludes ten high-speed slides, a lazy river, and a dedicated interactive dolphin habitat.

Frequently asked

Plan for about 5-7 hours to see the highlights.

The best time to visit is Weekday mornings during the dry season (November to May) to minimize wait times for popular slides..

The elevated bridge platform overlooking the main pool area provides the best vantage point for capturing the slides and park layout.

Close by you'll find Dolphin Discovery Puerto Vallarta, Splash Parque Acuatico Vallarta, Marina Nuevo Vallarta.

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