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Playa Santa Martha

Getting there

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Parking
Free unpaved parking near the bay.

The vibe

“Calm crescent inside a sheltered bay”

A long, calm bay on the west coast inside a protected inlet — gentle water, a few small restaurants and a quietly local feel. Good for slow swims and lazy afternoons.

Good for

SwimmingFamiliesSolitudeCouples

Accessibility

Not step-free

Soft sand entry with a short walk down to the water; no paved beach access.

Parking
Free unpaved parking near the bay.
Entry fee
Free
Substrate
Sand · White
Water
calm
Snorkeling
good
Entry
Free

About

Sheltered horseshoe-shaped bay tucked between Soto and the San Juan plantation, with calm turquoise water that stays glassy most days. A small sunken Cessna sits in about 7 m of water just offshore — a fun, easy snorkel for confident swimmers. A marina and resort sit at the far end of the bay.

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