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Penca Beach, Playa Potrero

4.6
#6 of 10 in Outdoors in Playa Potrero
Beach · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
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  • By rochelleforster
    Ask for directions from Playa Portero (sand there is more brown and that beach is just ok). A local told us to go to Penca Beach as the sand is white, the beach large and not so many waves. We put.....  more »
  • By LWickiser
    This is one of the prettiest beaches in the area! The sand is white and so beautiful and the water is a gorgeous shade of blue. We were there at high tide so the water was a little rough but we had....  more »
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  • By Kristi P
    Absolutely stunning beach. The beach only has a few people on the entire beach. Sand is so soft, great for swimming and pretty good snorkelling. Love this place because you pretty much have the beach to yourself. Small dirt toad heading down to the beach.. watch for the signs off the road.
  • By jodi mincemoyer
    Not much wave action. No shade. Nice beach, especially for watching sunset.
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