Excursion tips

Beaches, volcanoes and islands

Playa Potrero is an ideal base: calm bays right on the doorstep, snorkeling islands off the coast and volcanoes inland.

Beaches nearby

Our home beach

Playa Potrero

Sheltered bay with calm water, ideal for swimming, kayaking and stand-up paddling. Gorgeous sunsets.

5 min walk

Quiet & turquoise

Playa Penca

Light, almost white sand and turquoise water with small waves. Quiet and rarely crowded.

5 min walk

Hidden cove

Playa Prieta

Small cove with plenty of shade and clear water – reached by a short trail from Playa Penca.

approx. 15 min walk

Near Las Catalinas

Playa Danta & Dantita

Calm swimming cove at Las Catalinas. Dantita is a hidden white-sand beach reached by a short forest trail.

approx. 15 min by car

White sand & marina

Playa Flamingo

White sand, beach chairs, restaurants and the marina where boat and dive trips depart.

approx. 5 min by car

Shell beach

Playa Conchal

Beach made of tiny shells with crystal-clear water – one of the best snorkeling spots in the area.

approx. 15 min by car

Tours & day trips

Wellness · Day trip

Las Hornillas

Volcanic mud for your skin, hot springs and classic pools – one of them is the splash pool of a big water slide. Great fun for all ages.

day trip

Sea · Half day

Catamaran cruise

From Flamingo Marina to secluded bays, with a snorkeling stop and drinks on board. Especially lovely as a sunset cruise.

departs approx. 5 min away

Diving & snorkeling

Catalina Islands

Diving and snorkeling trips to the Catalina Islands: manta rays, sea turtles, moray eels and huge schools of fish.

half-day trip

Nature · Day trip

Rincón de la Vieja

National park around an active volcano: trails to waterfalls, bubbling mud pots and hot springs.

day trip

Adventure · Half day

Diamante Eco-Adventure Park

One of the longest ziplines over the ocean, plus a sanctuary with native wildlife.

half-day trip

Water · On the doorstep

Kayak & stand-up paddle

The sheltered bay of Potrero is perfect for kayaking and SUP – along the coast or out to the small islands.

5 min walk

We are happy to help you plan and can book tours with local operators.

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