Ditch the main beach unless you crave dodging erratic beginner surfers and overpriced cocktail vendors. It feels like a chaotic mosh pit by 11am. Instead, trek twenty minutes past the old cemetery to reach Playa de los Muertos. The water stays clearer, the crowd is chiller, and you save your sanity. Pack a cooler with cold Pacificos from a local corner store. Spend three hours max here, then head back to town for tacos.
Spending time on the primary shoreline often results in a stressful experience defined by crowded sand and aggressive solicitations for umbrellas. The main area functions more like a high-density transit hub than a place for relaxation, especially after the morning tide retreats. Navigating the constant collision of surfboard fins and amateur riders makes swimming an exercise in hazard avoidance. For those preferring calm, the southern transit path leads toward the weathered stones of the local graveyard, providing a necessary barrier between the chaotic town center and the quieter, surf-free waters that define the regional coastline's southern edge.
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Follow Calle Delfin south until you reach the steep incline passing the cemetery gates. The path is paved but uneven, so wear sturdy footwear rather than flip-flops to navigate the dusty, sloped terrain safely.
Vendor presence at the quieter southern spots is minimal, so stocking up on supplies at a local shop near the central plaza ensures you have cold beverages and snacks without paying inflated tourist prices.
Arrive before ten in the morning to secure a spot under the limited natural palm shade. Afternoon winds often kick up sand, and the heat becomes oppressive enough to drive most visitors back toward town.
Expect zero amenities at this secluded cove, which serves as a major reason to visit. Bring your own towels, sun protection, and equipment because there are no commercial rental kiosks located past the cemetery entrance.
Continue walking past the cove on the rugged coastal trail for another fifteen minutes to reach Playa Carricitos. This path is significantly rougher and prone to stronger undertows, requiring caution if you intend to swim.