Beach· Careyes· Mexico

Playa Rosa (Careyes)

19° 26.7′ N · 105° 2.0′ W

A small, quiet pink-tinged beach at the head of Careyes bay, with a blue zig-zag staircase climbing into the hills and a cobblestone lane lined with flowering trees.

Practical

Landing beach for boats anchored in Careyes; time the surf. A small restaurant (Restaurant Playa Rosa) sits on the beach but was unattended during a 2013 visit — check before relying on it. Private estates surround the bay; stay on the beach and public paths.

Best for

Dinghy landing and a walk among the Careyes villas