Los Veranos Canopy Tour Explained

Los Veranos Canopy Tour
Location:	Boca de Tomatlán, Jalisco, Mexico
Coordinates:	20.4754°N -105.3003°W
Mapframe:	yes
Status:	Operating
Opening Date:	^[1]
Theme:	Adventure
Rides:	16 zip lines

Los Veranos Canopy Tour (Spanish for "the summers") is an adventure park nearby Boca de Tomatlán, Jalisco, near the resort city of Puerto Vallarta. It is known for its 16 zip lines spanning over 2miles, claiming to be the largest canopy system in the world. The system is located in a forest across the Bahía de Banderas near Vallarta, attracting tourists who visit the city.^[1]

History

The tour was created by an American family in 2002. Later, an animal sanctuary, restaurant, and massage were also added.

As of 2023, no incidents have occurred during its entire span of operation.^[1]

Zip lines

The park contains the following zip lines:^{[2] [3]}

1. Bambino (49.2feet long and 49.2feet high)
2. Hakuna Matata (295feet long and 65feet high)
3. Hasta La Vista (360feet long and 82feet high)
4. Moctezuma (295feet long and 98feet high)
5. Dancing Tree (377feet long and 98feet high)
6. Chile Piquin (1230feet long and 197feet high)
7. Black Diamond (1706feet long and 558feet high)
8. Dos Cojones (1575feet long and 590feet high)
9. Diablito (70feet long and 10feet high)
10. Speedy Gonzales (984feet long and 984feet high)
11. Survivor (495feet long and 66feet high)
12. The Big Enchilada (1673feet long and 492feet high)
13. Gringo Tree (558feet long and 65feet high)
14. Banana Split (787feet long and 295feet high)
15. Nut Cracker (558feet long and 65feet high)
16. Tequila Screamer (1378feet long and 20feet high; can be a race between two people)

To ride a zip line, one must be under the weight of 285lb. Children must also be over the age of 5 at least 40inches tall.^{[4] [5]}

Other attractions

To reach the facility, one must ride on a motorboat across the Bahía de Banderas and then use a bus.

The canopy boasts an animal sanctuary authorized by the Federal Government of Mexico containing species of monkeys, turtles, iguanas, coatis, macaws, toucans, and snakes.

A hiking trail along the Horcones to the Vallarta Botanical Garden is also given. Kayaking and swimming are allowed, and water slides can be found.

In addition, the park offers a restaurant, which sits next to the river and serves traditional Mexican food, pizzas, and hamburgers. Tequila tasting is also provided.^{[1] [6]}

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Official website. 12 May 2023. 13 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230513002515/https://losveranoscanopy.com/. live.
2. Web site: Photos at Los Veranos Canopy Tour. Foursquare City Guide. 12 May 2023. 16 August 2016. Johnston. Michael. 13 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230513002515/https://foursquare.com/v/los-veranos-canopy-tour-pickup/4c03cc00310fc9b6f053c661?openPhotoId=57b31d01498ed3c4a6a8e159. live.
3. Web site: Victor's PV TOUR EXPERT. 12 May 2023. 13 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230513002516/https://pvtourexpert.com/tours/. live.
4. Web site: Canopy Los Veranos. My Vallarta Experience. 12 May 2023. 27 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230527224809/https://www.myvallartaexperience.com/land-activities/canopy/los-veranos. live.
5. Web site: Los Veranos Canopy Tour. 12 May 2023. All pvr tours. 13 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230513002515/https://allpvrtours.com/tours/best-zipline/los-veranos/. live.
6. Web site: CANOPY TOURS LOS VERANOS. 12 May 2023. Puerto Vallarta Tours. 13 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230513002515/https://www.puertovallartatours.net/las-juntas-y-veranos-canopy-tour.htm. live.