Secret Beach
A calm, shallow bay on the sheltered western side of the island, with milky-blue water and bars where tables and hammocks are set up in the sea, making it a popular photo spot.
Secret Beach lies on the western, leeward side of the island. The seabed is fine sand, the water is only waist-deep and the waves are very small, making it ideal for floating and unwinding. Along the shore, several bars and restaurants set tables and chairs in the shallows, so you can eat fried seafood and sip rum cocktails while still in the water. From San Pedro, a golf cart ride takes about 30 to 45 minutes, and the last stretch is a bumpy dirt road that turns muddy after rain. It is busier with locals on weekends. Bring sun protection, and consider staying into the afternoon to watch the sunset.
Opening hours
Daytime; bars approx. 10:00 until sunset
Nearby sights
- Boca del Rio Park
- San Pedro Town
- Mexico Rocks
- Marco Gonzalez Maya Site
- Hol Chan Marine Reserve
- Shark Ray Alley
- Bacalar Chico National Park and Marine Reserve
- Caye Caulker