Playa Principal

Dangerous Beaching of Boats

Even though I stayed in the Playa Principal area for 4 nights, I only ever made it to Playa Principal once, which was for a dolphin watching tour. There were dozens of boats taking off and a few bein...

Bit more polluted than Zicatela

Playa Principal is essentially contiguous with Playa Zicatela, separated only by a few large rocks. However, the vibes are very different. Calmer waters means it is used as a docking area for the boat...

Good family beach

There is a few boats coming here too and few restaurants but beach is family friendly as waves are gentle and you can swim in then

Calmest beach in the area for wading and swimming

A favorite place for local families. Lifeguards on duty sometimes. Area along the area where the boats are is calmer. Nearby local restaurants and bars on the beach as well as vendors selling drinks a...

Love the seaside city vibe, and the Punto beach was beautiful, relaxed and fun.

Loved the sand roads, the laid-back vibe, the tropical feel. But the waves were not very good for bathing. Even when not high, they were too forceful and there was an under current if you tried going ...