Playa El Coco
A long, curved stretch of sand about 18 km south of town, with calm water and few people. Sea turtles occasionally come ashore nearby, making it ideal for a relaxed getaway.
Playa El Coco lies about 18 km south of San Juan del Sur. It is a curved beach roughly 2 km long, with an open bay and gentle waves, good for swimming and strolling. Behind the beach, the hillside holds villa developments and a few restaurants. It is very close to La Flor Wildlife Refuge, and during nesting season sea turtles occasionally come ashore here. You can combine a visit with the refuge on the same day: watch the sunset at the beach, then join the night turtle-watching tour at the refuge. The access road is dirt, and in the rainy season conditions are poor, so driving or hiring a car with a driver is more convenient.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Playa Yankee
- La Flor Wildlife Refuge
- Playa Hermosa
- Playa Remanso
- San Juan del Sur Bay
- Cristo de la Misericordia
- Playa Marsella
- Playa Maderas