A Guide to Puerto Vallarta's Crocodile Hotspots
Puerto Vallarta boasts beaches with resident crocodiles. Learn where to safely share the sand with these fascinating reptiles from Estero El Salado to the Cuale River mouth. Stay calm, keep distance, and respect wildlife signs for a sun-kissed adventure that's scaly, not scary.
Puerto Vallarta, where the sun kisses your skin, the margaritas dance on your tongue, and the occasional crocodile sunbathes by the Malecón like a scaly lounge lizard. Yes, you read that right: Pancho, the resident croc of the Cuale River, has become Puerto Vallarta's newest – and slightly unnerving – celebrity.
Imagine the scene: tourists slather on sunscreen, giggling seagulls pirouette overhead, and bam! There's Pancho, basking under the bridge like a leathery log with an attitude. He's become so chill, some folks even chuck him pebbles (not the smartest move, but hey, vacation brain does funny things).
