Bask in the sun at this tranquil bay that provides easy ocean access and swimming and snorkeling options for all ages. The crystal clear and calm waters …
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Feb 9, 2025
My snorkeling experience here wasn't great. Not a lot of fish found. Visited as part of a snorkel catamaran tour. Many other snorkel tours were anchored here as well. Part of the problem is that our …Full review by TravelingSoccerLoon
Oct 18, 2024
This beach is great for snorkeling. Some small reefs right off of the beach. Go early to try to snag a hut. Not restrooms or restaurant on site.Full review by Madison H
Sep 13, 2024
We loved coming here to snorkel. Try to get there earlier before any tours or crowds as it's a very small little area. However, we saw a great variety of fish even right from shore. If you swim out m…Full review by Moose_the_explorer
is there a sandy bottom for those who like to walk in and not walk on rocks? are there sharks?
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No sharks, rocky bottom, the beach is good for snorkeling but not to spend more than 2 h in there. Arashi (next to Boca Catalina) is paradise, sandy beach, turquoise water, loved it.
No, fbere aren’t any to rent. It is a more residential area. There are a few Palapas on the beach to use but no chairs. We just brought towels and sat under an open palapa. The …
No, fbere aren’t any to rent. It is a more residential area. There are a few Palapas on the beach to use but no chairs. We just brought towels and sat under an open palapa. The snorkeling is so nice you won’t want to stay out of the water for long. Enjoy your trip!
Do you know how much it costs to get a taxi out there or an uber?
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A taxi was $12 US from the Marriott Stellaris. Another day we got a day bus pass for $10 US per person and used that to get there. The bus route goes a little short of the snorkel spot …
A taxi was $12 US from the Marriott Stellaris. Another day we got a day bus pass for $10 US per person and used that to get there. The bus route goes a little short of the snorkel spot but the driver asked if that is where we were headed and took us right there.
hi Dave.. how far did you have to swim out to see the good reefs beyond the Buoys? I am w 4 teens all pretty good swimmers & we will all have also snorkle vest.. but is it manageable from shore? Thanks
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Yes. We joked that we could’ve used uber instead of the catamaran tour and done the whole thing much cheaper. It’s not the best snorkeling. Mostly rocks and some brain coral. …
Yes. We joked that we could’ve used uber instead of the catamaran tour and done the whole thing much cheaper. It’s not the best snorkeling. Mostly rocks and some brain coral. Lots of fish tho.
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