Beach· Barú· Other Caribbean
Barú Southwest Beaches (Playa Paraíso, La Ceiba & Los Muertos)
10° 9.9′ N · 75° 40.1′ W
A chain of quieter named beaches along Barú's southwest shore around the Cholón lagoon - Playa La Ceiba to the north, Playa Paraíso at the lagoon mouth and Playa de los Muertos down toward Barú village - all within dinghy range of the Cholón anchorage.
Practical
Position is Playa Paraíso (OSM way 205551283). OSM also maps Playa La Ceiba at 10.17719 N, 75.65043 W and the Playa de Los Muertos locality at 10.13902 N, 75.67958 W; the boutique Hotel Agua Azul and its beach lie between. Spanish Wikipedia notes that most Barú beaches are private (owned by individuals or tourism businesses) - Playa Blanca is the only public one - so land respectfully and expect to buy something at the beach clubs. From the Cholón anchorage (national guide A05, 10°09'48.152"N 75°39'52.124"W) these are a short dinghy ride; on weekends the lagoon is packed with party boats. Park rules on music, litter and coral apply along this coast.
Best for
Beach-hopping by dinghy from Cholón
Nearby
- Cholón Lagoon Anchorage (Ciénaga de Cholón, Barú)0.3 NM away
- Cholón Weekend Party Boats (Barú)0.3 NM away
- Playa Agua Azul (Barú, near Cholón)0.8 NM away
- Barú Village & Southern Tip1.6 NM away
- Isla Pirata & Isla del Pelícano (Rosario East)3.3 NM away
- Isla Pirata Anchorage3.3 NM away
- Isla Arena Lighthouse Islet (Rosario South)3.6 NM away
- Laguna Encantada & Isla Grande Mangrove Lagoons (Kayak)3.6 NM away