Playa El Arenal
Fishing-village beach outside Pedasí, the departure point for Iguana Island, fishing trips and whale-watching boats, where you can see the fishing boats return at dusk.
Playa El Arenal lies about 3 km northeast of Pedasí. It is a long sandy beach where local fishermen moor their boats, and it is also where boats leave for Iguana Island and for deep-sea fishing, and for humpback whale watching from July to October. Boat operators usually approach visitors directly on the sand, and prices for a private charter are negotiable depending on the number of people. Going out early in the morning is recommended to avoid the afternoon winds and waves. There are simple seafood eateries on the beach, and in the evening you can watch the fishing boats come in and buy the day's fresh catch. The water is murky, so swimming is not as good as at Iguana Island.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Pedasí Town Plaza
- Playa El Toro
- Isla Iguana Wildlife Refuge
- Playa Los Destiladeros
- Playa Venao
- Isla de Cañas Wildlife Refuge
- Iglesia de Santa Librada, Las Tablas